Spring Break: Fly from Manchester Airport
Whether youíre looking for a romantic getaway, a culture-filled weekend or a foodie experience, start your perfect city break with a flight from the UKís global gateway in the North
The sights and sounds of exploring a new city on a weekend break provide the perfect getaway for culture vultures and city-hoppers. Fancy exploring the Catacombs in Paris or taking in a Broadway show in New York?
Manchester Airport flies to more than 200 destinations across the globe. Their direct connections to major cities around the world will save you time and make your trip more efficient, allowing you to spend more time exploring and less time travelling.
Later this year, the airport’s transformation programme will be complete, meaning more than 70 per cent of its passengers will use the brand new Terminal 2.
From Dubai to Madrid and beyond, here are the best city breaks to enjoy that are only a flight away from Manchester Airport.
Lisbon
Spring is the perfect time to visit Portugal’s sun-kissed capital. Packed with pretty tiled buildings, independent boutiques, street art, cosy cafes and an incredible restaurant scene, it provides the perfect city break. For day trips, be sure to visit Sintra to take in its opulent palaces, extravagant villas and historic sites, all set amidst lush forest and jagged hills.
Where to stay: The Vintage Hotel
A 5* hotel where one-off art and design can be found in every corner. Ideally located near Principe Real, Lisbon's most eclectic cultural neighbourhood, Bairro Alto, the bohemian district which never sleeps, and Avenida da Liberdade, the city’s prime shopping and business area.
3 nights, £665pp, departing 5th May from Manchester Airport with Easyjet
Madrid
As spring paints Madrid with sunshine, there is no better time to discover the elegant, vibrant city. Spain’s capital city is a mere two and a half hours from Manchester Airport and offers one of Europe's largest royal palaces, the magnificent Prado Museum and the Real Madrid football stadium.
Where to stay: VP Plaza Espana Design
This 5-star hotel is located in Madrid’s Plaza de España and hosts a private art collection that includes “The Waterfall”, a kinetic sculpture of more than 25 metres in the shape of a waterfall, created exclusively by the artist Pere Gifre.
3 nights, £975pp, departing 13th May from Manchester Airport with Iberia
Istanbul
A short, four hour flight from Manchester Airport will land you in Istanbul. Inspired by India's Holi Festival, The Istanbul Colour Festival has become one of the city's most prominent events. This festival symbolises the arrival of spring, friendship, and joy, where participants throw colourful powders at each other and dance in a lively and friendly atmosphere.
Where to stay: FER Hotel
FER is a sophisticated boutique-style hotel set in a historic building from the 1800s, which has been carefully renovated to blend modern luxury with its elegant, historical charm. The hotel is within walking distance of some of the city's most famous baths, museums, mosques, shopping areas, and treasures of architecture.
3 nights, £585pp, departing 19th May from Manchester Airport with Turkish Airlines
Dubai
Temperatures start to rise in Dubai in spring, but the weather is still pleasant enough to allow for some cultural exploration of older parts of the city. A direct eight hour flight from Manchester Airport opens up the opportunity to enjoy the dazzling emirate of Dubai, with soaring skyscrapers, pristine beaches and opulent luxury.
Where to stay: Jumeirah Zabeel Saray
Resting on the golden sands of Palm Jumeirah West Crescent, the beach resort offers sweeping ocean views and is the perfect base to discover Dubai.
7 nights, £1,499pp, departing 8th May from Manchester Airport with Emirates
New York
Spring in NYC brings botanical gardens, Broadway shows, baseball games and street festivals to the city that never sleeps. A city break to New York is always a good idea, and with a direct eight hour flight from Manchester Airport, what’s stopping you from a visit this season?
Where to stay: The Knickerbocker Hotel
Once frequented by John D. Rockefeller and F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Knickerbocker Hotel is an iconic attraction in New York City. Offering a calming, five-star escape amidst the bustle and bright lights of the city, the hotel provides dining by celebrity chef Charlie Palmer and a rooftop bar with unforgettable views.
5 nights, £1,495pp, departing 1st May from Manchester Airport with Virgin Atlantic
Reykjavik
Explore Reykjavik, Iceland's capital city, on Destinolgy’s tailor-made trip, where the never-setting sun fuels a lively atmosphere. Embark on an adventure through the Golden Circle, witnessing the incredible power of geothermal geysers and cascading waterfalls at Thingvellir National Park. Finally, unwind at the luxurious Sky Lagoon, where geothermal waters meet breathtaking ocean views for an unforgettable Icelandic experience.
3 nights with excursions from Manchester Airport, £1,595pp, tailor-made-holidays.
For more information on the offers shown or to make a booking please call Destinology on 01204 920 581 or visit destinology.co.uk
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