Are you looking for a cheap getaway this year? Manchester Airport has shared some of the trips you can take with flights from £28 per person.
Whether you’re looking for some winter sun or you’d prefer to save your trip for later in the year, there’s something for everyone.
From Canada to Sicily, here are some of the deals you can get on flights from Manchester Airport in 2025.
Cheap flights from Manchester Airport in 2025
The airport has suggested linking a trip to your New Year’s resolutions to help you achieve your goals – let’s see where you could go and what you could get up to.
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Prices quoted are the cheapest available price per person on a direct return flight from Manchester before the end of December 2025 and are correct as of January 13, 2025.
Find out more and book your next trip at the airport’s website.
Oslo
Flights: Direct with Ryanair
Cost: As of January 13, 2025, flights were still available in February for £28pp return.
If you’d like to get out more in 2025, Oslo could be a good idea for your next trip.
The airport explains: “Among the countries with the lowest smoking rates in Europe is Norway – and the fresh winter air in Oslo is a great way to clear your lungs, and your mind.”
You could try ice bathing or the floating saunas in the Oslo Fjord.
Marrakesh
Flights: Ryanair
Cost: £30pp return
Cutting down on alcohol in the New Year is a popular resolution with Dry January becoming a regular task for people across the UK.
The airport shared: “Morocco is a longstanding holiday favourite and offers a bit of everything – from sunshine and beaches to mountains and forests, charming souks and bazaars, unique architecture and world-renowned food.
“It’s a predominantly Muslim country and, while alcohol is available in some places, it’s not on the menu in many of the family-run restaurants in Marrakesh’s Medina (Old Town).”
Geneva
Flights: Direct with easyJet or Ethiopian Airlines
Cost: easyJet returns start at £34pp
Whether you’re looking to learn a new language or brush up on one you learned a while ago, a trip to Geneva might be able to help.
Geneva could be your next destination (Image: Getty) “Switzerland has four official languages (French, Italian, German and Romansh) and Geneva is a truly global city, hosting the headquarters of several UN agencies and intergovernmental organisations”, says Manchester Airport.
Albania
Flights: Fly to Tirana with Ryanair
Cost: From £43pp return
Are you trying to save money while still making memories on trips abroad?
The airport said that “few places can compete with Albania” when it comes to value for money.
“Described as the ‘new Croatia’ by travel writers, the Balkan nation saw the number of international visitors increase by more than a third last year. Its growing popularity can be credited not only to its stunning coastline but also to its very reasonable prices.
“According to cost of living calculator Numbeo, a restaurant meal can be as little as £5 per head and a local pint on draft can cost as little as £1.”
Montenegro
Flights: Direct to Tivat with easyJet
Cost: From £95pp return
Do you want to learn a new skill or start a new hobby this year? Combine this with being active and Montenegro could be the place for you.
You’ll find a range of water sports in another of Europe’s most popular emerging destinations, including jet skiing, sea kayaking and parasailing.
Sicily
Flights: Cantania with easyJet
Cost: From £116pp return
If you’d like to eat more fruit in 2025, Sicily could be the trip for you, suggests Manchester Airport.
It said: “Sicily offers you the chance to sample the much-vaunted Mediterranean diet – as well as sun, sea, sand, and spectacular scenery.
“Staples at the Sicilian dinner table include seasonal fruit, vegetables and olive oil, and whole grains, and the fertile volcanic soils around Mount Etna allow much of this to be grown locally – while red meat, processed foods and saturated fat are a rare sight but fresh fish and seafood are commonplace.”
Crete
Flights: Heraklion with easyJet
Cost: From £162pp return
You might be thinking about doing some volunteering this year and Crete could be the place you do it.
According to the airport, “the Greek islands have long had a substantial population of street cats and dogs, many of which don’t have an owner and eke out a living in tourist resorts by scavenging leftovers on outdoor restaurant terraces.”
It added: “The island of Crete is working hard to address this and is home to a number of cat and dog shelters and animal welfare programmes, many of which welcome and encourage the support of tourist volunteers.”
Germany
Flights: Frankfurt with Lufthansa
Cost: From £181pp return
If you’d like to add some more cardio to your life in the form of cycling, Germany could be the country to visit for you.
Manchester Airport said: “Germany is one of the best countries on the continent to explore on two wheels.
“One of the most popular trails is the River Main cycle path (or ‘Main-Radweg’), which originates in Frankfurt and snakes alongside the river for nearly 400 miles, taking cyclists through rugged mountainous scenery, ancient forests, quaint German market towns and three UNESCO World Heritage sites in Würzburg, Bamberg and Bayreuth.”
Canada
Flights: Direct to Toronto with Airtransat or Air Canada
Cost: From £382pp return
In need of a digital detox? Manchester Airport recommends Canada: “Toronto is a bustling city but within an hour, you can be camping out in a tranquil nature reserve on the shores of Lake Ontario or Lake Huron – and if you travel a couple of hours to the north, you can be in the pristine wilderness of the Algonquin Provincial Park, which offers something incredible at all times of year, from snowy vistas in winter to wildlife spotting in spring, lakeside camping in summer and impressive autumn foliage.”
Mexico
Flights: Direct to Cancun with Tui
Cost: From £422pp return
If you’re trying to quit smoking, you might choose a trip to Mexico where “some of the strictest anti-smoking laws in the world” exist, including no smoking in all public places.
Visit Mexico’s popular attractions and enjoy great food, weather and beaches this winter. It’s said to be good value for money too.
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Finland or Singapore
Flights: Direct to Helsinki with Finnair / direct to Singapore with Singapore Airlines
Cost: From 224pp return / from £1,262pp return
Manchester Airport recommends holidaying in Finland or Singapore if fitness is your priority this year as these two locations are “two of the fittest countries on the planet.”
The airport added: “In Singapore 84% of the population exercise at least once a week thanks to a range of public health facilities and initiatives.
“Finland is known for its Everyman’s Right initiative that allows people to roam freely around its stunning natural environment. That means you can find people hiking, kayaking, climbing, swimming, skiing – and much more – all year round.”
Fly directly from Manchester to Singapore with Singapore Airlines from £1,262pp return. Get on a direct flight to Helsinki with Finnair from £224pp return.