If you’ve not planned a holiday with the kids yet, you might understandably be feeling a little left out – but fear not. There are still places you can fly to before the end of August for less than £100pp return. From action-packed city breaks to sun, sea and sand, the UK’s global gateway in the North has you covered.
Here are eight amazing places to get a cheap holiday!
* Prices are the cheapest available return flights from Manchester before the end of August 2025 for a stay of at least two nights (accommodation not included). Prices are available when booked directly through the specified airline’s website and are correct at the time of publication. Hold baggage may not be included.
5. Ibiza
Fly with Jet2.com on 16 August and return on 21 August from only £75pp return* It might not be the first destination that comes to mind when planning a family holiday, but there’s more to Ibiza than just clubbing. The north and east coasts of the island, away from the party scene, are lined with picturesque fishing villages, family-friendly resorts and unspoilt beaches – and accommodation tends to be a little cheaper here, too. | Getty Images
6. Brussels
Fly with Ryanair on 25 August and return on 27 August from only £48pp return* If you’re not bothered by the beach and you’re just looking to escape the routine for a few days, Brussels is one of the best spots in Europe for a family-friendly mini break. There’s heaps to see and do – from Mini-Europe, a model village made up of famous European landmarks, to the Museum of Natural Sciences and its huge Dinosaur Gallery. Belgium is also famous for chocolate, of course, and Choco-Story will trach you about the history of Belgian chocolate before giving you the chance to sample some. | Submitted Photo: Submitted
7. Belfast
Fly with Ryanair on 21 August and return on 26 August from only £37pp return* A nice, short flight with young kids, you can reach Belfast in 40 minutes and there’s lots to keep them occupied when you get here. The huge Titanic Museum on the city’s waterfront tells the story of the iconic ship in the city where it was built, and is packed with interactive exhibits. You can take tours from Belfast up the scenic Antrim coast, to the famous Giant’s Causeway. | PACEMAKER Photo: PACEMAKER
8. Cork
Fly with Ryanair on 19 August and return on 24 August from only £56pp return* Cork, Ireland’s second-biggest city after Dublin, is in the country’s south. The climate is usually a little warmer here than in other parts of the Emerald Isle – and the long-term forecast suggests temperatures are likely to top 20C for the rest of this month. Explore the Fota Wildlife Park, one of Ireland’s best zoos, take a trip back in time at Blarney Castle & Gardens, and enjoy a day at the seaside in nearby Youghal. | Nigel Roddis/Getty Images for IRONMAN