According to Skyscanner’s Smarter Summer Report, the cheapest day to travel is Saturday. This is based on flight search activity from 1 January to 31 March 2025, covering outbound travel dates from 30 June to 31 August 2025. The report found that flights to popular holiday destinations such as Malaga, Faro in Portugal, and Alicante cost significantly less on Saturdays.
Malaga: Flights cost £153 on average on Saturdays
Faro: Flights cost £183 on average on Saturdays
Alicante: Flights cost £160 on average on Saturdays
However, for some popular holiday hotspots, the cheapest day to travel is actually Tuesday. For example, flights to Malaga cost £142 on average on 30 June, flights to Faro cost £171 on 25 August, and flights to Alicante cost £152 on average on 7 July.
Best Days to Travel for Each Destination
Malaga
30 June (£142)
Tuesday (£153)
Faro
25 August (£171)
Tuesday (£183)
Alicante
7 July (£152)
Tuesday (£160)
Best Weeks to Travel
Skyscanner’s report also found the cheapest weeks to travel to these destinations. For Malaga, the best bet is flying out on the 30th June, when flights cost £142 on average. For Faro, the cheapest week is 25 August, when flights cost £171 on average. For Alicante, the cheapest week is 7 July, when flights cost £152 on average.
Malaga: 30 June (£142)
Faro: 25 August (£171)
Alicante: 7 July (£152)
Cheapest Destinations
Skyscanner’s report also found the destinations with cheap flights. These should be considered if you want to save money.
Bremen, Germany: Flights cost £60 on average
Poprad, Slovakia: Flights cost £68 on average
Baden-Baden in Germany: Flights cost £73 on average
Expert Insights
Commenting on the report, Skyscanner’s Martin Nolan said: ‘We know how important summer holidays are to Brits, especially this year with people looking to stretch out the summer season.’
‘Our Smarter Summer Report, built on key data from Skyscanner, has been designed to help travellers maximise their time and money as much as possible.’
‘It is important to us that travellers can find their dream destination at the right price for them.’
‘Our research shows that a large proportion of travellers (76%) are open to exploring more off the beaten track destinations this summer, and here at Skyscanner we want to help them search and compare every option available to them.’
“Our Smarter Summer Report is the perfect tool for anyone looking to make the most of their summer holiday. With our expert advice and data-driven insights, you can find the best deals on flights, accommodation, and activities, and make your holiday dreams a reality.”
— Skyscanner
By exploring these tips and insights, you can save money on your next trip and make the most of your summer holiday.
Key Takeaways:
The cheapest day to travel is Saturday, with flights to popular holiday destinations costing significantly less on this day.
The cheapest week to travel is the week of 30 June for Malaga, 25 August for Faro, and 7 July for Alicante.
The cheapest destinations for flights are Bremen, Germany, Poprad, Slovakia, and Baden-Baden in Germany.
Definition:
A Smarter Summer Report is a report that provides expert advice and data-driven insights to help travellers make the most of their summer holiday.
Definition:
A Smarter Summer Report is a report that provides expert advice and data-driven insights to help travellers make the most of their summer holiday.
Definition:
A Smarter Summer Report is a report that provides expert advice and data-driven insights to help travellers make the most of their summer holiday.
Definition:
A Smarter Summer Report is a report that provides expert advice and data-driven insights to help travellers make the most of their summer holiday.
Definition:
A Smarter Summer Report is a report that provides expert advice and data-driven insights to help travellers make the most of their summer holiday.
Definition:
A Smarter Summer Report is a report that provides expert advice and data-driven insights to help travellers make the most of their summer holiday.
