The 7 destinations where you can find £15 flights this month – with sandy beaches and warmer weather
WITH both the winter weather and the cost of living, January can be a hard month to get through.
Thankfully, there are a number of destinations you can fly to in just a few hours where the weather is much better and flights are less than your weekly shop.
Ryanair, Wizz Air and easyJet offer some of the cheapest fares on the market from just £12.
From popular Spanish cities to quieter Italian beach resorts, we’ve rounded up 7 of the holiday hotpots you can fly to this month without breaking the bank.
1. Barcelona, Spain
The capital of Spain is an ideal spot for Brits wanting a cheap, warm break thanks to highs of 12C even in January.
Secret tapas bars, a huge sandy beach and bargain wine make Barcelona the ideal spot for a last-minute blast of sun.
And with flights around two hours, it won’t take you long to get there.
Ryanair flights to Barcelona start from £14.99 when flying from London Stansted. Hotel start from £38 a night.
2. Sicily, Italy
Sicily has been described as the “pearl of Med” although is known for being the home to Mount Etna.
But it’s recently soared to fame after featuring in the hit drama White Lotus, which showed off it’s pretty beaches and side streets.
The weather in Sicily has averages of 12C in January, although have reached as high as 15C.
EasyJet flights to Sicily start from £14.99 when flying from London Luton. Hotels start from £39 a night.
3. Essaouira, Morocco
Morocco is one of the most affordable places for winter sun, and Essaouira is a popular hotspot on the African coast.
Also known as “Marrakech-by-the-sea,” it has huge sandy beaches and bright markets ideal for cheap souvenirs and gifts.
Visit in January and you could enjoy highs of 26C.
Ryanair flights to Essaouira start from £14.99 when flying from London Stansted. Hotels start from £17 a night.
4. Porto, Portugal
Brits often overlook Porto in favour of Lisbon, the Portuguese capital.
But with more tour operators launching flights, and it being named one of the best European coastal destinations last year, it’s not the one to miss.
Temperatures can hit highs of 17C, and you’ll easily find a wine for £3.
Ryanair flights to Porto start from £14.99 when flying from London Stansted. Hotels start from £34 a night.
5. Thessaloniki, Greece
Greece’s second largest city, Thessaloniki is a great option for a Greek break if you can’t splurge on the pricier islands.
It’s a port city so don’t expect any beaches in the city, but there are a number nearby or you can take in the many museums and street food stalls along the way.
You can expect around 10C when visiting in January too.
Ryanair flights to Thessaloniki start from £14.99 when flying from London Stansted. Hotels start from £33 a night.
6. Malaga, Spain
A favourite of Brits, Malaga gets a whopping 300 days of sunshine a year, with highs of 22C in January.
Miles of sandy beaches, pints from £2.20 and an abundance of bars and restaurants means it ticks all the boxes.
Flights are less than three hours, and it takes just 10 minutes to get from the airport to the city centre.
Wizz Air flights to Malaga start from £12.99 when flying from London Gatwick. Hotels start from £21 a night.
7. Budapest, Hungary
While Budapest isn’t the warmest January destination – with highs of just 7C – it is also home to one of the most famous thermal baths in the world where you can warm up.
Széchenyi Baths has more than 21 pools to choose from, or stay late into the night for their evening parties.
Hotels in Eastern Europe are often much cheaper than France, Spain and Italy – although if you want a treat, can try out the new Hard Rock Hotel that has opened in the city.
Ryanair flights to Budapest start from £14.99 when flying from Manchester. Hotels start from £12 a night.