May comes with three bank holidays in 2023 and that means lots of long weekends to take advantage of. There are multiple big celebrations taking place in Birmingham but if you are looking for a trip to foreign shores, there’s still some affordable plane fares available from Birmingham Airport.
Whether you are looking for a fashion and culture fix or are looking for a beach to sun yourself in, there is a variety of options to choose from. And, they are all affordable options - given that we are at the end of April.
From Denmark to Saudi Arabia - which recently announced its state carrier will start flights from Birmingham Airport - the landscape is varied and exciting. From city breaks to resort towns - these countries have a lot of great things to offer.
So, if you are looking for a destination to head to during the May Bank holidays, here are eight of the cheapest locations from Birmingham Airport:
1. Amman, Jordan
Fare from Birmingham Airpot start from £252 for Amman - the capital of Jordan. It’s a modern city with numerous ancient ruins. You can see Roman temples to palaces here. (Photo - Adobe stock images)
2. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Fares from Birmingham Airport start from £235 for Riyadh or Hajr Al-Yamamah - the capital and largest city of Saudi Arabia. There is much to see and explore from modern to historical architecture all set in a desert. (Photo - Adobe stock images)
3. Dalaman, Turkey
Fares from Birmingham Airport to this Middle Eastern destination starts from £216. Situated on the southwestern coast of Turkey - this is a great holiday destination to soak up the sun on a beach. (Photo - nejdetduzen - stock.adobe.com)
4. Lanzarote, Spain
Fares from Birmingham Airport to this island city, one of the Canary islands off the coast of West Africa administered by Spain, starts from £113. It is known for year-round warm weather, beaches and volcanic landscape. (Photo - Mike Mareen - stock.adobe.com)