easyJet and easyJet holidays reveal the best-value 48-hour escape destinations across the UK to help spontaneous travellers maximise the August Bank Holiday
easyJet is operating over 800k seats from the UK over the Bank Holiday weekend, 6% more than last year, with the most popular short getaway destinations including Amsterdam and Paris
easyJet holidays packages start from just £232pp including flights and accommodation, with flights also available from £31.99*
Ahead of the August Bank Holiday, easyJet and easyJet holidays have revealed the best-value Bank Holiday escapes from more UK regional airports than any other package holiday provider, offering spontaneous travellers a high-value city break without touching their annual leave.
easyJet is operating over 800k seats from the UK over the Bank Holiday weekend, 6% more than last year, and offering 56 more destinations, including new routes to Preveza, Reus, and Ljubljana.
Whether flying out Friday evening or Saturday morning, travellers can reach key European hotspots in under three hours from their local airport in the UK, spend two full days abroad, and be home with the Bank Holiday Monday still to come.
Brits across the country are just a short flight away from Europe's holiday hotspots via easyJet's UK airports:
London Area: London Gatwick, London Luton, London Southend and London Stansted
England: Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Newcastle and Southampton
Scotland: Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness and Aberdeen
Northern Ireland: Belfast International and Belfast City
Short-haul packages to Amsterdam and Paris are proving most popular for quick weekend turnarounds without using up any annual leave.
Tony Hopkins, Trading & Development Director at easyJet holidays, commented:
"More people are looking to make the most of Bank Holiday weekends, and it's easy to see why. A short break offers the chance to switch off, explore somewhere new and enjoy great value, all without using a single day's annual leave. Destinations such as Amsterdam and Paris are proving particularly popular, and with flights from more UK regional airports than any other package holiday provider, easyJet holidays is making weekend escapes more accessible for customers across the UK."
The Ultimate Bank Holiday Loophole Hotlist
While the ultimate 48-hour packages below showcase featured deals from easyJet's UK bases, spontaneous travellers can also book flights across more than 20 UK airports served by the airline nationwide, including the likes of London Southend, Newcastle, Southampton, and Belfast City.
Departure Airport | Destination | Hotel & Star Rating | What Makes It Ideal for 48 Hours | easyJet holidays 48hr Packages |
Newcastle (NCL) | Amsterdam, Netherlands | TRIBE Amsterdam City (4-Star) | Just a 1hr 20m flight; effortless metro access to iconic canals and museum district. | Two nights at 4* TRIBE Amsterdam City on a Room Only basis from £393 pp, including flights, departing on 28 August 2026 |
Glasgow (GLA) | Paris, France | Sub-2 hr. flight with rapid metro links straight into the city for a romantic weekend. | Two nights at 4* the Originals Boutique Maison Montmartre on a Room Only basis from £232 pp including flights, departing on 28 August 2026 | |
Manchester (MAN) | Prague, Czech Republic | Grand Majestic Plaza Hotel Prague (4-Star) | Direct 2hr 05m flight; walkable old town with budget-friendly dining and grand architecture. | Two nights at 4* Grand Majestic Plaza Hotel Prague on a Bed & Breakfast basis from £452 pp, including flights, departing on 28 August 2026 |
Birmingham (BHX) | Berlin, Germany | Short 1hr 50m flight; central location right on Alexanderplatz, perfect for 48 hours of art, history, and nightlife. | Two nights at 4* Leonardo Royal Hotel Berlin Alexanderplatz on a Room Only basis from £323 pp, including flights, departing on 28 August 2026 | |
Liverpool John Lennon (LPL) | Barcelona, Spain | B Hotel Barcelona (3-Star) | Direct 2hr 25m flight; rooftop pool overlooking Plaza España, ideally positioned for Gothic Quarter exploring. | Two nights at 3* B Hotel Barcelona on a Room Only basis from £356 pp, including flights, departing on 28 August 2026 |
London Gatwick (LGW) | Milan, Italy | Glam Hotel Milano (4-Star) | Quick 2hr flight; located right opposite Milano Centrale, allowing rapid transfers to Duomo and shopping quarters. | Two nights at 4* Glam Hotel Milano on a Room Only basis from £351 pp including flights, departing on 28 August 2026 |
Edinburgh (EDI) | Geneva, Switzerland | Ruby Claire Hotel Geneva (4-Star) | Quick 2-hour flight to breathtaking lake views, Old Town cobblestones, and world-class dining. | Two nights at 4* Ruby Claire Hotel Geneva on a Room Only basis from £266 pp, including flights, departing on 28 August 2026 |
Glasgow (GLA) | Palma, Majorca (Spain) | HM Jaime III (4-Star) | Convenient 2hr 55m direct flight pairing sunny Balearic vibes with cathedral culture and seaside dining. | Two nights at 4* HM Jaime III on a Room Only basis from £377 pp, including flights, departing on 28 August 2026 |
48-Hour Bank Holiday Flight-Only Options
Departure Airport | Destination | Flight Duration | One-Way Lead-in Fare |
Liverpool | Mallorca | 2hr 30min | £31.99* |
Belfast International | Alicante | 2hr 55m | £49.49* |
Belfast International | Mallorca | 2hr 40m | £53.99* |
Birmingham | Gran Canaria | 4hr 25m | £44.99* |
Bristol | Nice | 2hr 10m | £55.99* |
Edinburgh | Rhodes | 4hr 35m | £53.99* |
London Gatwick | Antalya | 4hr 20m | £51.99* |
Liverpool | Amsterdam | 1hr 20m | £51.99* |
London Luton | Faro | 2hr 55m | £47.99* |
Manchester | Malaga | 3hr 05m | £39.99* |
Manchester | Geneva | 1hr 50m | £52.99* |
London Southend | Alicante | 2hr 35m | £35.49* |
Southampton | Barcelona | 1hr 55m | £60.99* |
Belfast City | Edinburgh | 50m | £35.99* |
All easyJet holidays packages include flights and hand-picked hotel accommodation. For more information and to book, visit https://www.easyjet.com/en/holidays
For further information, please contact the easyJet Press Office on 01582 525252 or log onto www.easyJet.com/en/news
Notes to editors
*Flights one way per person including taxes
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