April is the sweet spot for Manchester’s sun-seekers, with flights to some destinations in Southern Europe currently over 40% cheaper than in subsequent months. As travellers look to swap spring showers for early sunshine, KAYAK‘s monthly Best Priced Flight Routes feature best-value fares from UK airports based on real-time search data, helping travellers stretch their budgets on getaways in April.
With Manchester getting all four seasons in one day, spring can be a bit stop/start, and luckily for us some of our favourite holiday hotspots are set to be at their cheapest in April, versus the next five months.
Which holidays destinations are cheaper to fly to from Manchester in April, than the next five months?
Some of the most stunning locations are heading for their cheapest prices from Manchester.
Nantes, France
Nantes is a dynamic city in western France, uniquely positioned at the crossroads of history and avant-garde imagination. Once the medieval capital of the Dukes of Brittany and a powerful maritime port, it has transformed into a vibrant cultural hub often ranked as one of the best places to live in Europe.
The city is perhaps most famous for its mechanical menagerie, where giant robotic elephants and sea creatures roam the former shipyards, paying homage to the visionary legacy of local legend Jules Verne. Between its high-speed rail connection to Paris and its proximity to the Atlantic coast, Nantes offers a seamless blend of grand 18th-century architecture, lush botanical gardens, and a gritty, creative energy that makes it feel entirely distinct from the rest of the Loire Valley.
✈️ Find flights to Nantes here.
Rhodes, Greece
Rhodes is a captivating blend of ancient grandeur and sun-drenched Mediterranean charm. As the largest of the Dodecanese islands, it’s most famous for the Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, though today its crown jewel is the Medieval City.
This UNESCO World Heritage site is a living labyrinth of cobblestone streets, Gothic palaces, and Byzantine churches, all enclosed by massive stone fortifications built by the Knights of St. John. Whether you’re exploring the ancient acropolis overlooking the sea or enjoying the vibrant nightlife and turquoise waters of the coast, the island manages to feel like a perfectly preserved bridge between the classical past and a modern island getaway.
✈️ Find flights to Rhodes here.
Bologna, Italy
Bologna is often called the “Red, Fat, and Learned” city of Italy, and it earns every one of those nicknames. It is Red for its terracotta rooftops and left-leaning politics, Fat for its status as the culinary heart of the country—giving the world tortellini, mortadella, and the authentic ragù alla bolognese—and Learned because it houses the oldest university in the Western world, founded in 1088.
Covered walkways (porticoes) allow you to explore the medieval centre, vibrant markets, and bustling student quarters while staying dry, rain or shine. While it may not have the tourist intensity of Florence or Rome, Bologna offers a more authentic, gritty, and deeply delicious slice of Italian life.
✈️ Browse flights to Bologna here.
Ibiza, Spain
A hen do and nightlife hotspot, Ibiza is more than just neon lights and basslines. Beyond the world-famous DJs and clubs lies a surprisingly tranquil side characterised by rugged pine forests, hidden turquoise coves (calas), and the historic Dalt Vila—a fortified old town in Ibiza City that is recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
The island’s unique energy, often attributed to its bohemian history and the mystical rock of Es Vedrà, continues to attract a mix of luxury travellers, spiritual seekers, and artists. Whether you’re dancing until sunrise at Playa d’en Bossa or watching the world-famous sunset at San Antonio with a glass of sangria, Ibiza offers a magnetic atmosphere that balances hedonism with a deeply laid-back, “hippy-chic” Mediterranean lifestyle.
✈️ See holiday options for Ibiza here.
Luqa, Malta
Luqa is a traditional Maltese town located in the southern region of the island, primarily known to travelers as the home of Malta International Airport. While many visitors simply pass through its gates, Luqa (whose name is derived from the Italian word for “poplar tree”) retains a quiet, authentic charm characteristic of old Malta.
Its heart is dominated by the majestic Parish Church of St. Andrew, an architectural centrepiece that becomes the focal point of the town’s vibrant festa (village feast) every July, complete with elaborate fireworks and brass bands. The town is a maze of narrow streets and limestone houses, offering a glimpse into the everyday lives of locals. It also holds historical significance from World War II, as its airfield played a critical role in the defence of the Mediterranean.
✈️ Find flights to Luqa here.
Manchester’s cheapest flights for April vs next 5 months:
- Nantes, France £85 ▼ 48%
- Rhodes, Greece £118 ▼ 47%
- Shannon, Ireland £45 ▼ 46%
- Marseille, France £82 ▼ 44%
- Carcassonne, France £86 ▼ 44%
- Bologna, Italy £90 ▼ 42%
- Ibiza, Spain £84 ▼ 42%
- Reus, Spain £98 ▼ 41%
- Barcelona, Spain £66 ▼ 41%
- Verona, Italy £96 ▼ 40%
- Palma de Mallorca, Spain £68 ▼ 40%
- Luqa, Malta £98 ▼ 39%
- Corvera, Spain £106 ▼ 39%
- Pisa, Italy £98 ▼ 38%
- Corfu, Greece £112 ▼ 38%
- Faro, Portugal £82 ▼ 37%
- Chania, Greece £143 ▼ 37%
- Granada, Spain £141 ▼ 37%
- Almería, Spain £123 ▼ 37%
- Tunis, Tunisia £214 ▼ 36%