Skyscanner crunched the numbers to find the cheapest week of the summer holidays to fly. So, if you’ve been holding off on booking your next trip, now’s the time to start planning.
Firstly, it comes as no surprise that our data showed that the first two weeks of July are the most popular time to head away this summer and that this is also the most expensive time to travel. Yet even though 63% of UK travellers know that there are cheaper weeks of the summer to travel, only 4% are actually taking advantage of those cheapest weeks.
After crunching tens of thousands of data points, we can now reveal that the week of 19th August is, on average, the cheapest week of the summer holidays to fly. This means that UK travellers can save 17% by travelling on the week commencing 19th of August versus 22nd of July. That’s an average saving of up to £268 for a family of four!
The cheapest week to travel
Find the cheapest time to travel from the UK to popular holiday destinations this summer:
| Origin | Destination | Cheapest week to travel | Average ticket price |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | Ibiza | w/c 12th August | £138 |
| Manchester | Dublin | w/c 5th August | £65 |
| Edinburgh | Copenhagen | w/c 26th August | £87 |
| Birmingham | Lisbon | w/c 15th July | £148 |
| Newcastle | Barcelona | w/c 22nd July | £76 |
Wondering when’s the best time to book?
Check out the best time to book for these traveller-favourite destinations:
| Destination | Best time to book | Current flight price |
|---|---|---|
| Reus, Spain | 6 weeks ahead | Find flights |
| Faro, Portugal | 9 weeks ahead | Find flights |
| Antalya, Turkiye | 1 week ahead | Find flights |
| Amsterdam, Netherlands | 21 weeks ahead | Find flights |
| Cork, Ireland | 5 weeks ahead | Find flights |
