Snap Up Budget-Friendly July Getaways: Return Flights from Manchester Under £80

(IN SHORT) Shoulder-season travel from Manchester Airport unlocks affordable sun escapes under £80 pp return. Featuring eight destinations—Mallorca, Naples, Beziers, Brindisi, Jerez, Pula, Rhodes, and Paphos—these deals capitalize on lower prices before the school holidays. Flights operate via Ryanair and Jet2.com in July (and late June), connecting passengers to beach resorts, historical sites, and cultural hotspots. This period offers families, couples, and solo travellers a chance to enjoy Europe’s coasts and cities with greater flexibility and value.

(PRESS RELEASE) MANCHESTER, UK, 2025-Jun-23 — /Travel PR News/ — As the travel industry shifts into the shoulder season—those windows just before and after the peak summer holidays—savvy sun-seekers unencumbered by school schedules can snap up excellent deals. Manchester Airport’s extensive network, serving over 200 destinations with 50+ airlines, offers unmatched choice and flexibility outside of London, making it the perfect springboard for a budget-friendly escape.

Here are eight handpicked summer getaways—each under £80 return per person—ideal for booking now, before the school term ends in late July:

Mallorca
Ryanair flies 9–16 July from just £28 pp return. Beyond Magaluf’s nightlife, families relish Puerto Pollensa and Alcudia’s gentle beaches, while nature lovers head north to tranquil mountain retreats.

Naples
Ryanair flies 12–25 July from just £49 pp return. A city reveling in football fever after Napoli’s recent Scudetto, Naples also boasts world-renowned pizza, Gelato traditions, and easy access to the Amalfi Coast, Capri, Vesuvius, and Pompeii.

Beziers
Ryanair flies 10–24 July from just £56 pp return. Nestled in France’s celebrated Languedoc wine region, Beziers sits minutes from Mediterranean resorts like Valras and Cap d’Agde—home to sandy beaches, Aqualand water parks, and Gallic ruins at Ensérune.

Brindisi (Puglia)
Ryanair flies 1–8 July from just £49 pp return. The Puglian coast offers golden sands, olive-oil-rich cuisine, and Hemingway Beach. Brindisi’s medieval towns—Otranto, Monopoli—await discovery.

Jerez (for Cádiz)
Jet2.com flies 12–26 July from just £77 pp return. Jerez’s inaugural Manchester link opens onto Cádiz’s Atlantic shores—less crowded than the Mediterranean—where historic streets and nearby seaside resorts like Rota beckon.

Pula (Istria, Croatia)
Jet2.com flies 10–24 July from just £59 pp return. The Istrian peninsula offers a wallet-friendly alternative to Dalmatia. Pula boasts a remarkably preserved Roman arena and access to pristine Adriatic beaches.

Rhodes
Jet2.com flies 30 June–8 July from just £58 pp return. Known as the Island of the Sun, Rhodes enjoys 300 sunny days annually. Explore the medieval Old Town, white-sand shorelines, and the verdant, butterfly-filled Valley of the Butterflies.

Paphos (Cyprus)
Jet2.com flies 1–10 July from just £58 pp return. With millennia-old Greek ruins, a charming harbor, and family-friendly beachfront resorts like Coral Bay, Paphos combines history with coastal relaxation.

Each fare is based on direct bookings with the airline and valid at publication.

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SOURCE: The Manchester Airports Group plc.