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Flights for under £100: the cheapest destinations to visit from London this February
Who doesn’t love affordable travel? British post-holiday chatter is frequently peppered with remarks and references to the pennies saved once we return home with more loose change than expected, our bellies as full as our hearts after days ticking a new destination off of the ever-growing bucket list. As any thrifty traveller knows, it’s all in the planning – yet it’s the endless search and consequential indecision that all too often keeps the trip in the group chat. Faff no more, we say! Here, we’ve rounded up a selection of the cheapest destinations to travel to from London this February, whether you’re seeking a last-minute bargain among the Winter Olympics fanfare in Milan or short-haul winter sunshine along the Moroccan coast.
Milan, Italy
Milan has long been one of the most affordable flight routes from London and, surprisingly, the arrival of the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 hasn’t changed that. Hotel rates may be higher than usual across the city, although Condé Nast Traveller’s guide to the cheapest, nicest hotels in Milan may help with that. If in doubt, use Italy’s fashion capital as a launchpad, whizzing into Milan’s beating heart to soak up the sporting action over lunch (with a couple of attractions, hand-luggage-only-permitting) before making use of excellent train connections. Within hours of landing, you could be experiencing low-season Lake Como or gazing up at Juliet’s balcony in Verona.
Price: From £23 per adult return
Bratislava, Slovakia
Imagine sweeping views of the winding Danube River and the frosty vineyards beyond from a castle turret, or slow afternoons feasting your way through cobblestone streets before settling into a bar as folk music welcomes the evening crowd. Bratislava remains one of Europe’s most underrated, affordable gems, and is an excellent choice for a February escape. Best of all, you may be well ahead of the crowds. Ryanair recently highlighted the Slovakian capital as one of Europe’s most exciting city break destinations thanks to its rich history and charming Old Town – come summer 2026, the airline will grow the route capacity by 70 per cent.
Price: From £29 per adult return
Istanbul, Turkey
While many Brits save Turkish escapes for the summer, when the glitterati descend on the Turquoise shores between Bodrum and Antalya, there’s much to be said for a wintery adventure through Istanbul’s ancient streets. The bicontinental city is never quiet, thanks to a population of almost 16 million, but February certainly marks the low season for tourist numbers, making it a great time for first-timers eager to explore the likes of the Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar and Hagia Sofia.
