Brits are continuing to make their summer getaway as the school holidays get underway.
07.07.2023 - 17:41 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Budget-friendly travel doesn't necessarily mean you can't venture far. Holidaymakers tend to opt for European destinations for a cheap getaway - but if you fancy exploring somewhere further afield, you don't always have to spend thousands of pounds on flights.
One Brit enjoyed a getaway to Dubai, and his outward travel - including two flights and a bus trip - cost him less than a tank of petrol. Callum Ryan, 22, flew from Luton to Bulgaria and then to Abu Dhabi before getting a bus to Dubai for just £64.66. The average cost of filling up a 55-litre Ford Focus with petrol sits at £79.13.
Cheaper flights aren't without their compromises, though. Multiple stops, long layovers and limited luggage allowance tend to keep prices low, but for many it is worth the money they'll be saving.
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With that in mind, here are four long-haul destinations you can fly to for under £100 from Manchester Airport. The below flights depart in September and were found via Skyscanner.
Boasting scenic mountains and beautiful beaches, Saudi Arabia is the largest country in the Arabian Peninsula. Located in southwestern Asia, it is rich in history and home to stunning ancient ruins.
And with the Gulf of Aqaba and the Red Sea in the west and the Persian Gulf in the east, there are plenty of opportunities for sea adventures, including scuba diving and boat tours.
Temperatures sit between the late 30s and early 40s between April and October, dipping to the 20s for the rest of the year.
A one-way ticket to capital city Riyadh starts from £50 and takes around 20 hours with two stops. A stunning beach resort getaway could be on the horizon in
Brits are continuing to make their summer getaway as the school holidays get underway.
With the summer holidays underway kids will be excited at the prospect of several weeks off school. But for parents and guardians it can be difficult making sure children don’t get bored during the long break.
House hunters who are looking to snap up a cheap property are in luck as there are a variety of affordable homes up for grabs in Greater Manchester at the moment.
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A group of mayors including Andy Burnham have now initiated legal action against train operating companies over controversial plans to close railway station ticket offices. The news was confirmed as a rail union claimed more than 100,000 people across the country have officially responded to the proposals.
A large-scale public art takeover project featuring murals from notable artists and members of the community has been unveiled in Eccles just in time for the summer holidays.
While the summer holidays fill kids with the excitement of having six weeks off school, it can be expensive to keep children fed and entertained during the long break. It can be costly to dine out, but you don’t want to spend the whole holiday in the kitchen either.
Flying can be a stressful experience as there are so many aspects which are outside of your control. One of these is whether your flight is delayed or cancelled.
It may be the middle of summer but the weather we’ve been experiencing lately feels unseasonably wet and windy. While it’s miserable in the UK you may be dreaming of holidays in more exotic locations.
A tourist was told he was 'lucky to be alive' after waking up in hospital following a crash in Manchester. Dean Gustafson was visiting the city for a day from Oxford on July 8 when he was hit on Oxford Street, close to St Peter's Square.
If you’re jetting off on holiday it’s important to keep updated on the status of your flight. Cancellations or delays can occur at the last minute, impacting scheduled departures.
It’s important to check the status of your flight when going on holiday as it can change on the day. Scheduled departures can be impacted by various factors, which may cause cancellations or delays.
It's a busy time for holidays and lots of people in our region will be jetting off from Manchester Airport.
It’s a Wednesday lunchtime and the rain is coming in sideways. Nevertheless, here at a world-famous market in Greater Manchester, the winding pathways and narrow streets between stalls are packed out - it takes more than a bit of bad weather to deter these seasoned shoppers.
EasyJet has announced new twice weekly Christmas flights to Lapland from Manchester Airport. The winter route will see flights to Kittila in Finnish Lapland - a new destination for the airline.
If you’re going on holiday it’s important to keep updated on the status of your flight as it can change at the last minute. A number of factors can impact schedule departures, leading to delays or cancellations.
Going on holiday can be a stressful experience and one thing you need to keep an eye on is the status of your flight. Scheduled departures can be impacted by numerous factors, from bad weather to a backlog of delays.
Manchester Airport has been hit by a 'baggage issue' - leaving some passengers without luggage when arriving abroad.
A mum has slammed her son's school trip fees as 'utterly ridiculous' after discovering she could take her family of six away to Center Parcs for the same price.
Now that summer is here it’s the perfect time to plan a getaway abroad - and it’s not too late to book a trip if you haven’t already done so. One last-minute option is to do a city break; it’s a great way to discover somewhere new and enjoy a change of scenery.