Sadly, Manchester’s summer has been and gone as the weather is now looking a bit bleak – and what better way to cheer us up than a holiday? However, if you’re looking to fly on a budget, you may be in luck when it comes to bagging a cheap getaway, according to popular flight search engines. There are a number of bargain destinations available to fly to from Manchester Airport and we have found the cheapest flight going, so all you need to do is book and pack your bag. Better still, you can currently get a one-way ticket from as little as £13 (roughly the cost of a couple of beers these days) and funnily enough one of the cheapest places to fly to from Manchester is known for its beer…
What is the cheapest place to fly to from Manchester this summer?
Looking at the month of June, as the holiday season kickstarts, the cheapest place to fly to from Manchester is one that connects the North West city with the cultural German city of Cologne – and it’s currently only £13 one way, according to Skyscanner. The cheapest time to fly from Manchester to Cologne is on Saturday 14th June, leaving at 7.50pm and arriving in Cologne at 10.25pm, however prices do not differ too drastically should you wish to book a trip at a different time during the month of June or another summer month.
What is Cologne famous for?
Cologne is known for its Gothic cathedral, the Dom, as well as its Romanesque churches and marvellous architecture. Cologne Cathedral is one of the most iconic buildings in the city and happens to be a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The German city is of course famous for its perfume as well as being home to the Ludwig Museum which features works by the likes of Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol, and Roy Lichtenstein.
Cologne is also good when it comes to beer too. The average cost of a pint is around €4.50 (£3.78) according to Numbeo, but also Cologne is recognised for its Kölsch beer, a unique pale ale that you’ll find in traditional brewpubs throughout the city.
What other cities are cheap to fly to?
But this trip isn’t the only cheap flight heading out of Manchester Airport as you can currently fly to a number of cities from just £13 one way too, such as Paris on June 8. Plus, some of the cheapest flights departing from Manchester include ones to Shannon in Ireland, Oslo in Norway, Gdansk in Poland and Brussels in Belgium all for £13 one way.
Fancy a city break with a bit more sunshine and a coast? Other cheap destinations that have a beach include Santander in Spain and Naples in Italy for £13 one way on selected dates in June.