New Year – new holiday destination

IT’S a new year – and one way to approach 2019 is to think of the 365 potential holiday days which lie ahead.

From Athens to Abu Dhabi, from Casablanca to Cork – there are 198 destinations on offer if you fly from Manchester Airport. Here, we give you the full lowdown of where you can fly to and when you can fly there, by season.

Whether you prefer a quick hop over the Channel or a cross-Continent adventure, there’s a location to suit everyone. The list includes Mumbai which launched in 2018, as well as newcomer Ethiopia.

There are also a few American destinations, including the age-old favourite of New York. If you’re looking to book cheaper flights for a city break or hot spot at a European destination then easyJet, Ryanair, Flybe and Jet2.com are the best option.

All the airlines hold flight sales throughout the year including New Year, post-summer usually around September and Boxing Day sales. If you sign up to the mailing lists on each site you’ll be the first to hear about flash sales.

Meanwhile for long-haul flights you’ll be looking to book with the likes of Emirates, Virgin Atlantic, Thomas Cook and British Airways, which all hold regular sales throughout the year. Alternatively, if you’re able to be flexible with your travel you can book via skyscanner.net. This website compares airlines, dates and prices to help you choose the cheapest option. It is available for all destinations from Manchester Airport. For hotel bookings or a combination of flights and hotels you can book with the likes of Thomas Cook or go on websites including Expedia, which hosts flash sales on packaged breaks for both longhaul and short trips. So why not book some time off and jet off into the sunset to any one of these holiday hotspots.