The cheapest holiday destinations to fly to from seven major UK cities revealed
The cheapest destinations to fly to this summer from each of the UK's major airports have been revealed.
Researchers from TravelSupermarket looked at prices for seven-night holidays between May and September and discovered there are plenty of great value options on offer.
Steph Marinkovic, head of editorial at TravelSupermarket, says: 'What's fascinating about our research is how much prices can vary depending on which UK airport you fly from.
'The data clearly shows that savvy holidaymakers might want to consider travelling to a neighbouring city that's a little further away if they're looking for the best possible deal.
'In some cases, the savings can be substantial enough to cover the extra travel costs.'
So, where are the cheapest destinations to fly this summer?
London - Gatwick, Heathrow, Stansted, Luton and City
Dalaman is the best value destination for London-based travellers with prices averaging £539 per person.
The Turkish beach resort is on the country's southwestern coast and is known for its Blue Flag beaches and stunning natural beauty.
Another great option for Londoners is Marrakech which comes at £559 per person. The Moroccan city is perhaps one of the globe's best destinations for shopping.
Kefalonia in Greece (£569), Gran Canaria in the Canaries (£601) and the Costa Dorada in Spain (£624) round off the best-value places to fly to from London.
Steph adds: 'Fly from London this summer and you won't be short on cheap holiday deals, with Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and Luton all major hubs for package holiday operators.
'Kefalonia comes in third. Home to budget-friendly resorts such as Lassi and Lixouri, it's a top spot for a cheap and cheerful seaside stay.
'Alternatively, look to Gran Canaria or the Costa Dorada for a sunshine holiday in Spain that won't blow your budget.'
Manchester
Italy's Lakes are the best-value option for Mancunians with prices from just £422 per person.
If a lakeside break isn't for you, the next cheapest choices are Lanzarote (£608) in the Canary Islands, the Costa Dorada (£621) in Spain, Gran Canaria (£625) in the Canary Islands and the Costa Blanca (£629) in Spain.
Steph says: 'Those in Manchester will want to hit up the Italian Lakes this summer, where the average cost for a seven-night holiday comes in at just £422 per person.
'Lake Como is the pick for stunning scenery and even lovelier villas, or jump on the ferry to tour Lake Garda's charming towns.
'The rest of the line up is all about Spain. Whichever you choose, you can expect all the summer holiday essentials - read brilliant all-inclusive hotels, endless activities and sunshine for days.'
Liverpool
Brits flying from Liverpool Airport will find their cheapest choice is Spain's Costa Dorada, at just £470 per person.
Lanzarote (£538), Tenerife (£566), Dalaman (£586) and the Costa Blanca (£589) are the next cheapest choices on the list.
Steph explains: 'Based in Liverpool? You'll want to make a beeline for the Costa Dorada for a cheap summer holiday this year.
'Seven-night getaways average an enticing low £469 per person - that's a whopping £151 per person cheaper than departures from Manchester.
'Stick to Spain and you can find bargains in Lanzarote, Tenerife and the Costa Blanca. Whether you're after sunsets and sangria or traditional towns and tapas, you're sure to find a budget break to stick.'
Birmingham
Spain's Costa Dorada is also the cheapest destination choice for Brits flying from Birmingham Airport at £493 per person.
Kefalonia (£609), Corfu (£621), Dalaman (£644) and Fuerteventura (£560) are next on the list.
'The Costa Dorada is on a roll as a wallet-friendly escape. So much so that it's over £100 per person cheaper than Birmingham's other ranking destinations,' says Steph.
She adds: 'Book a week's summer holiday to one of the Costa Dorada's well-loved resorts and you can expect to pay an average of £493 per person compared to the Greek islands of Kefalonia (£609 per person) and Corfu (£621 per person) which take second and third place.
'That said, there are still great-value deals to be snapped up in the latter two, especially for travellers in May or early June.'
Newcastle
Gran Canaria is the cheapest option for Brits flying from Newcastle this year at just £570 per person.
Spain's Costa Blanca (£631) is next on the list, while Fuerteventura (£632) Majorca (£671) and Lanzarote (£676) round off the top five.
Steph says: 'Gran Canaria wins as the cheapest summer holiday destination from Newcastle, it's also almost £60 per person cheaper to fly to from Newcastle than Manchester.
'Our data also reveals that Newcastle is the cheapest airport overall to fly to Fuerteventura this summer, ahead of Birmingham and Edinburgh.'
Leeds
Those living in Yorkshire will find that Spain's Costa Blanca is the most affordable destination to fly to this summer at just £584 per person.
Next on the list is Majorca (£643), the Costa del Sol (£657), Lanzarote (£678) and Tenerife (£792).
Steph reveals: 'Travellers departing from Leeds Airport will want to set their sights on Spain this summer, with Costa Blanca at the top of the cheap list.
'Prices for a package holiday here average £584 per person, that's £45 per person cheaper than Manchester and £5 per person less than Liverpool.
'In second place, a week in Majorca will set you back around £640pp, while the Costa del Sol sits closely behind in third, beckoning the summer holiday crowds with its lively resorts and sun-baked beaches.'
Edinburgh
Dalaman reigns as the cheapest choice for those flying from Edinburgh at £619 per person while Gran Canaria ranks second at £634, Fuerteventura is third at £656, Lanzarote in fourth at £680 and Sardinia places fifth at £705.
Steph
'Dalaman's all-inclusive resorts and adventure activities have long been luring holidaymakers, and this year, its low prices are sure to be a hit with sun-seeking Scots.
'Prefer a Spanish island? Gran Canaria is the second cheapest destination to fly to from Edinburgh.
'Elsewhere, Sardinia takes fifth place at just over £700pp for a week's getaway. Consider basing yourself near Cagliari or Alghero for a cheap holiday in this Med island hotspot.'
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