EasyJet Reveals Top 10 Affordable Summer Destinations for Guaranteed Sunshine
Airlines offers flights starting from £38.50 to European and North African locations with minimal rainfall.
EasyJet has identified its top 10 cheapest destinations offering British travelers a reliable escape from the UK's unpredictable summer weather, with flights available from as little as £38.50. The airline highlighted these locations as having a high probability of sunshine and minimal rainfall during the peak summer months.
Top Sun-Sure Destinations
Djerba, Tunisia, is listed as the most affordable rain-free destination. It boasts nearly zero chances of rainfall during summer, with average temperatures around 28C. The island is known for its Mediterranean beaches, multicultural history, and whitewashed architecture. Direct flights and package holidays are available from London and Manchester, with flights starting from £45.13.
Seville, Spain, ranks second, offering sunny skies with an average of 0.4 days of rainfall in July and August and an average daily temperature of 28.3C. The Andalusian capital is recognized for its Moorish heritage and flamenco dancing. Flights start at £44.99, and three-night city breaks are priced from £174.
Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, secures the third spot, described as a desert-meets-sea location with pristine coral reefs and an average daily temperature of 31.2C in July and August. Rainfall is minimal, and the area receives approximately 10 hours of daily sunlight. The destination also offers historical sites, including Saint Catherine's Monastery.
Kos, Greece, comes in fourth place, noted for its reliable blue skies and sandy beaches. The island is associated with Hippocrates and features archaeological sites. Flights for the summer start from £47.99.
Dalaman, Turkey, rounds out the top five. This coastal region in southwestern Turkey is known for its guaranteed dry and sunny summers, with average daily temperatures of 26.8C in July and August. Flights to Dalaman start from £59.49.
Other destinations on the list include Larnaca, Cyprus (sixth), with an average of 0.2 days of rainfall and daily temperatures of 27.1C; Marrakech, Morocco (seventh), offering a 78% chance of sunshine and average temperatures of 28.7C, with flights from £38.49; Hurghada, Egypt (eighth), popular for diving and year-round sunshine; Paphos, Cyprus (ninth), with an 85% chance of sunshine and average temperatures of 26.8C, flights from £64.99; and Izmir, Turkey (tenth), which has an 86.5% chance of sunshine and average temperatures of 27.8C, with flights from £50.99.
Kevin Doyle, easyJet UK's Country Manager, stated that the airline's value fares offer an opportunity to escape overcast weather for sunnier climes this summer.