Days back, Manchester Airport released a list that shares the top 24 destinations within 12 countries in Eastern Europe for travellers over direct flights. The airport shares it as lesser known locations than other popular travel spots out from Spain, Greece and Turkey.
The destinations released in the list are more versatile for experiencing different cultures and enjoying holiday time under budget. Manchester Airport shares almost 7 destinations of the 12 countries, describing cities’ availability accessible for direct flights.
Poland: Manchester Airport serves a fantastic range of Polish destinations
The country in Eastern Europe with the most attractive destinations that are served by Manchester Airport includes Poland, with seven cities. These Kraków, Gdańsk, Warsaw, Wrocław, Poznan, Rzeszow and Katowice.
The quite popular and most picked Polish destination is Kraków. It is the home of Wawel Castle, the former seat of Polish kings. The breathtaking St. Mary’s Basilica is also enormously popular. For fans of nightlife, the Kazimierz (Jewish Quarter) is a must-visit. It takes around £32pp for a Ryanair return flight to Poznań (Poland from Manchester Airport). However, different prices do apply for each of the seven cities.
Croatia: Experience Europe’s most stunning beaches
From Manchester Airport, travellers may access five Croatian destinations, including—Dubrovnik, Split, Pula, Zadar, and Zagreb. The popularity of Croatia in the summer is due to sandy beaches. Split is quite a good choice and is close to beaches such as Bačvice, Kašjuni, and Firule, which have crystal clear waters and are incredibly scenic. Split is also fantastic for taking a ferry to nearby islands like Hvar, Brač, and Vis.
Passengers can go on the cheapest flight to Croatia from Manchester Airport to Zagreb. It takes around £28pp for a return ticket, and Ryanair flies to the Croatian capital. Zagreb is within lockdown and a few hour’s drive from the coast. The city is popular for its medieval alleyways with open-air within the buzzing lifestyle.
Bulgaria: A fantastic variety of sun, skiing, and culture
The Manchester airport is within three destinations in Bulgaria: Sofia, Burgas, and Plovdiv. It’s a popular place among the youngest travellers looking for excitement within the gateway to the Black Sea coast. It’s within a thousand who flock to the Sunny Beach resort to party. The destination is worth considering to older visitors for the adventure and things to do like exploring museums, fine food and natural beauty.
Apart from Plovdiv, it is quite an amazing place for winter tourists, offering unique fun and adventure activities like skiing. The destination is family-friendly, with beautiful resorts within a 90-minute drive of Plovdiv. That is around the 30 miles of ski runs.
The further afield Eastern European destinations—reached directly from Manchester Airport. The flights are a little more expensive with EasyJet, starting at £111pp for a return flight. It is one of the oldest travel spots with world heritage and religious architecture—recognized by Boyana Chruch and Alexander Nevsky Cathedral.
Hungary: Rich cultural heritage, historic spa treatments, and unique nightlife in Budapest
Although the remaining countries on the list have a single city within direct flight Manchester Airport, It offers direct flights from Manchester to Budapest, the capital, which is the quickest, becoming a popular city break destination for many in the UK and beyond.
Czech Republic: The world’s beer capital is also known for its stunning architecture
Prague ensures passengers with no-stop flights from Manchester Airport are available. It is nicknamed the City of a Hundred Spires and is known for its Gothic, Baroque, and Romanesque architecture. It’s within the best square. The Astronomical Clock is popular and has been running since the 14th century.
That’s a bucket-list destination for beer drinkers. It’s a destination that shares countless characterful and historic bars for enjoyment and local drinks, such as legendary lagers like Pilsner Urquell and Budvar. The airport, although far from the Czech capital, is around 2 hours and 15 minutes, and ticket price starts from £22pp for a return with Ryanair.
Slovakia: Fly to Europe’s most quirky capital
Flying to Slovakian from Manchester Airport is Bratislava, located on the country’s western border. The city is great for honeymooners and young couples and best for family trips. That incredibly low crime rate & comfort during summers.
Bratislava is also referred to as an electric city that brims with unique street art. A famous example is Cumil Sewer Worker, a bronze statue that peeps out of a faux utility hole cover. This is quite a popular city because of the microbrewery scene and many taprooms.
The Slovakian destination that you can fly to from Manchester Airport is Bratislava. The Slovakian capital is located on the country’s western border. This city is a great destination for young couples and families as it has an incredibly low crime rate and comfortable summer weather. Overall, Ryanair and Buzz get two-and-a-half flights from Manchester Airport. Typically, flights cost start at £28pp return, flying with Ryanair.
Latvia: Take relaxing strolls and explore life behind the former Iron Curtain
Let’s wind up here with the final destination among the list of Eastern Europe that shares direct accessibility from Manchester, which is Riga, the capital of Latvia. It’s old town-extensively pedestrianized-attracts almost over 1.2 million tourists every year.
Its must-visit buff for history lovers to explore Medievalist architecture—the House of Blackheads. The city is also best for nomads to enjoy museums with the serene charm of the Daugava River. So far, the cheapest flights from Manchester to Riga start at £47pp for a return. The other airline flying this route is Buzz. The average flight time is approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes.
