Getting out and about across Europe is a fun activity many of us love to take part in. However sometimes, we are restricted by time.
To help with this, Manchester Airport have rounded up more than a dozen holiday locations where you can fly to from their terminals. Even better, they're all destinations you can fly to and from in 24 hours.
Whether you want to hit the bustling streets of Paris, or go for a pint in a lively Dublin pub, flying out from the region's airport you can do either of these and more. We've got the full roundup of 13 spots where you can hop on a plane for a day trip, and be back in your own bed not long after.
1. Milan
Milan is a global centre for fashion, and its iconic cathedral and the neighbouring square are the main draw for tourists. The surrounding area is filled with boutique stores, restaurants, pizzerias and ice cream shops. It’s possible to give yourself a whopping 12 hours and 50 minutes in Milan if you travel on a Saturday from Manchester with Ryanair, but a slight quirk is that you’ll travel in and out via two different airports. You can catch the early flight out at 06:15 to Milan-Bergamo, arriving in time for breakfast, and then the 22:15 flight back from Milan-Malpensa, on the opposite side of the city. Both airports are well-connected to the city centre and the flight time is a little over two hours.
2. Newquay
Flights to Newquay, Cornwall’s biggest resort town and a water sports mecca, take a little over an hour from Manchester. What’s more, it’s possible to get there and back the same day, while giving yourself seven hours to hit the beach, on Mondays between April and September. Surfing is the water sport of choice for many of Newquay’s visitors but you could always opt for kayaking or kitesurfing if you feel adventurous.
3. Dublin
A short hop across the Irish Sea with multiple flights per day, Dublin is a prime candidate for an international day trip from Manchester. A one-day itinerary in Ireland’s capital could include a tour of the world-famous Guinness Brewery and taking in a live music performance in Temple Bar.
4. Amsterdam
With a flight time of just one hour and 20 minutes, and flights available in the early morning and late evening, you can give yourself a full 12 hours to explore the Dutch capital without even needing to stay overnight. Cultural highlights include the Van Gogh Museum, displaying some of the celebrated artist’s most famous works, and Anne Frank House, honouring the memory of the Second World War diarist who hid in the city to escape persecution.