Simple airport trick can save £360 on return flights in school holidays

Posted on : 06/09/2022
Simple airport trick can save £360 on return flights in school holidays
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Holidays are on everyone’s minds as summer hits Britain and we all crave some extra sunshine.

But, if you’re a parent then you may feel heading abroad simply isn’t worth the money as flight prices skyrocket over the school holidays.

And, you’d be right to worry as you can save hundreds travelling outside of school breaks as holiday companies cash in on the restricted dates families can head overseas.

However, there is one trick you can try which may make a summer trip more affordable.

Laura Lindsay, Skyscanner’s travel trends and destination expert, recommended that brits living in the North of England head over the border to Scotland’s airports.

Flying from a Scottish airport like Edinburgh or Glasgow could save you a fortune in the school holidays, reports the Sun.

This is because Scotland’s summer holidays fall on different dates than those in England or Wales meaning peak times are different – and so are peak prices.

The hack really does work too as direct return flights from Edinburgh to Alicante between August 20 and August 27 with Ryanair would set you back £532 for a family of four.

This is compared to similar return flights from Newcastle to Alicante on the same dates which would cost £892 for four with Ryanair.

That’s a saving of £360!

Similarly, direct return flights from Edinburgh to Faro in Portugal for the same week cost £448 for a family of four with Ryanair.

Whereas if you get comparable flights from Manchester to Faro for the same week a family of four will pay £704.

Cheap holidays for 2022

We've done the leg work for you and searched out some of the best holiday deals for 2022 – check out our top picks below.

  • TUI has summer holidays from £172pp including Greece and Turkey – book here.
  • Jet2 has last minute deals with £60pp deposits – book here.
  • Thomas Cook has a dedicated guide to its best holiday deals from £243pp – book here.
  • On the Beach has all-inclusive breaks with £30pp deposits – book here.
  • LoveHolidays has getaways from £83pp including Portugal and the Balearics – book here.

By driving to Scotland you’d save a whopping £256.

School holidays in Scotland this year start on June 30 2022 and end around August 15.

Whereas in England school holidays vary by council, but most start around July 22 and return on September 1.

Check on your child’s school website for exact dates.

All of the above prices were correct on Skyscanner at 12pm on Thursday June 9. Changes may occur after this date.

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