With the upcoming bank holiday weekend from Saturday, May 24 to Monday, May 26, travellers based in Newcastle have a variety of last-minute holiday options available without missing work. Whether seeking a city break or a beach escape, numerous flights from Newcastle Airport offer short trips to popular destinations including Spain, Italy, France, Germany, and the Netherlands.
Several airlines, such as Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2, Lufthansa, and KLM, provide convenient flights that typically take around three hours or less, ensuring at least 48 hours to enjoy your destination.
France: Paris in a Weekend
Newcastle travellers can reach Paris in approximately one hour and 40 minutes. For maximum time in the French capital, an early Saturday departure at 8:10 am with easyJet and a late Monday return flight at 9 pm with Air France are available. The round-trip flights cost around £550.
Accommodation options vary widely, with Airbnb city centre stays starting from £67 per night. Hotels with good ratings on Booking.com are priced from £236 for a two-night stay over the bank holiday weekend.
Germany: Frankfurt and Düsseldorf
Jet-setters who can leave early on Friday have the option to fly to Frankfurt on Lufthansa, departing at 5:45 pm, returning Monday at 4:20 pm local time. Though pricier at approximately £476, the flight duration is about 1 hour 45 minutes.
For an extended stay, flights to Düsseldorf are also available, ideal for those who can take Friday off. Airbnb listings in Frankfurt start at £66 per night, while three-night hotel stays begin around £120 on Booking.com.
Italy: Milan and Beyond
Ryanair offers a late Friday night flight at 9:55 pm to Milan, allowing travellers to head straight into holiday mode after work. The return flight departs Monday at 10:20 am local time. These flights are priced at around £235, though extra fees may apply for luggage.
For those with Friday off, trips to Rome and Naples are also accessible from Newcastle. Hotel stays in Milan start from £404 for three nights, and Airbnb options are available from £89 per night in central locations.
The Netherlands: Amsterdam
EasyJet flies to Amsterdam on Saturday morning at 8:20 am, with the flight taking just 1 hour 15 minutes. Return flights with KLM are available at 4:30 pm or 10:40 pm on Monday, with prices ranging between £349 and £476.
Travel Tips
Travellers are advised to book as early as possible as flight and accommodation prices tend to rise significantly over public holidays. For those flexible with their time off, travelling on alternative weekends may offer better deals.
