THE CEO of Ryanair has warned that there’s “no doubt” that air fares will rise by summer next year.
However, if you secure a deal now, it’s likely to be cheaper than if you wait until the last minute – and we’ve found some worth booking.
The conflict in the Middle East and the Strait of Hormuz has resulted in the rising price of oil – it has recently increased to over $100 (£75.57) a barrel.
Some airlines have hedged their fuel (meaning they pay a set price) but this could come to an end if the conflict continues into next year.
Talking about 2027, Michael O’Leary said that flight prices were “only going one way”, which is “significantly upward”.
He added: “Fares for Ryanair passengers and every other passenger into the summer of 2027 are going to rise materially, I believe, because of significantly higher oil prices.
“I have no doubt fares are rising next year. The question is by how much.”
If you want to bag yourself a summer holiday now before the price increases begin, here are some more affordable deals that we’ve found…
The Costas, Spain
Whether you want to hit the coast or the cities, Spain is always a safe option for Brits.
Consider coastal regions like the Costa Brava, Costa del Sol, Costa Brava and Costa de la Luz for your next break.
There are beautiful Mediterranean beaches with sandy shores and warm seas especially in the summer months – not to mention lots of spots are very affordable.
With On the Beach, book a stay for two at the Merce Hotel on the Costa Brava from July 1 for seven nights from £335pp – it has a rooftop pool, a restaurant and the seaside village has plenty of bars and coffee shops.
Marrakesh, Morocco
For guaranteed sun, and short flights, Marrakesh is a great option when it comes to holidays.
The city centre has lots to see and explore like busy souks and huge palaces.
If you’re after a quieter break, there are lots of riads outside of the city – one of which is just beyond the Atlas Mountains.
A seven-night break for two in Marrakesh at the Riad Atlas Prestige between July 12 -19 can be booked from £279pp with loveholidays.
The small hotel has nine guestrooms with a roof terrace for dining and is close to waterfalls and a small village – the city centre can be reached in an hour and a half by car.
If you pay a £19 deposit today today – the rest can be paid in nine monthly instalments.
Albanian Riviera
The Albanian Riviera is predicted to be a popular destination next year thanks to its consistently growing tourist numbers.
Much of the coastline has white-sand beaches and bright blue waters with bustling beach clubs and bars.
Even better is that Albania sits around the mid-20s in spring, and during summertime can be over 30C.
You can book a seven-night break with loveholidays to Vlore from £359pp.
The four-star Hotel Aliko is a few minutes away from the beach with views of both the sea and mountains.
Bulgaria
If you’re heading away with the kids in 2027 consider Bulgaria as a cheaper alternative when it comes to package breaks.
It doesn’t even take that log to get there with the average flight time of just over three hours and temperatures of up to 30C in August.
A family of four can opt for full board seven-night break at the Garden of Eden Hotel with loveholidays from £549pp between August 2-9.
The hotel sits right by a sandy beach, it has eight outdoor swimming pools, three restaurants, a spa and there’s a children’s club during the summer too.
If you’re heading on a family holiday in 2027 – here are more options with some of the best deals from £36pp a month from Malta to Tenerife.
Here are some tips on how to find cheap flights…
Skyscanner is a great option for comparing the price of flights with various airlines – and it even have a price drop tool.
The feature claims to scour up to 80 billion prices a day and shows which destinations have seen flights that have dropped 20 per cent compared to the last week.
Google Flights is another search engine which compares flight prices and shows multiple airline options.
If you choose the ‘explore’ option, it can show the cheapest, direct flights across the world.
For even more hacks on when to fly, Expedia has put together a handy list on the cheapest days to fly – which is Friday.
Compared to travelling on a Saturday, jetting off the day before can save up to 18 per cent.
It also found that found that international travellers can save £93 on average by booking between 15 and 30 days ahead, instead of six months.
Where you fly from also makes a difference – some of the most expensive UK airports to fly from are London Heathrow, Humberside and Manchester..
For more hacks, head here.