It’s cold, it’s dark by 5pm and I for one am in need of a holiday. If you’ve got your sights set on a dream vacation next year or want to jet off this side of Christmas, you’ll do well to shop the Black Friday travel deals that are launching thick and fast. Travel companies, flight handlers and holiday brands are getting those travel deals in thick and fast and I for one thank them! Maybe now’s the time to consider taking that cruise you’ve always planned or to stop talking about the girls’ trip you’ve been chatting about since college and get booking it; or if you’re the planning type, get your 2024 holidays booked in for the kids’ school half terms already.
The Black Friday travel deals to browse - at a glance
Although not all of our favourite holiday companies have dropped their travel Black Friday deals, I’ve done a deep dive into the last few years of Black Friday travel sales to see the sorts of savings you can expect to find and highlighted the deals already available. And fear not, many travel companies have some brilliant discounts anyway, Black Friday or not…
Tips for getting the best Black Friday travel deals
- Search flights by month - Try not to get tied to a specific date, instead, do your research and see what’s the cheapest month to fly to your preferred destination. When searching, open your search up to the whole month too – you’ll find some days are cheaper to fly on than others, and prices can vary on the time of day you fly too.
- Try different departure airports - Some airports are cheaper to travel from than others. Of course, if you can’t get to an airport it’s not even worth considering it, but for some, travelling a little further by car to their departure airport might add an hour to the journey but can see savings double. It’s worth noting that some airports are cheaper to park at than others, and some that you might not have considered are far easier to get to by public transport than you might have thought…
- Be open to new destinations - If you're frantically searching for a cheap trip to New York, chances are, you’re probably not the only one and those deals can sell out pretty quickly. Shop around for inspiration or alternative destinations.
- Don't forget to book your staycation - We don't have to tell you that the UK is just as beautiful to visit as some further afield destinations. Don't dismiss booking your next staycation over the Black Friday weekend too - who needs the Maldives when you've got Margate?
See the best Black Friday travel offers
TUI is one of the most popular travel companies in the UK and they always offer great deals, Black Friday or not.
Their BF offer is a goodie, and includes not just package holidays (up to £250 off) but money off flights, river cruises and their Marella cruises too.
It’s one of those companies you probably use for booking travel in the UK via, at least, more often than you realise, and for this year's Black Friday, Booking.com have offered up to 30% off selected properties - there's literally hundreds to choose from.
Black Friday has come early to Jet2Holidays – they’re currently up to £60pp on winter holidays, summer holidays and plenty more breaks too. Never a better time to get booking that winter sun deal, eh?
Eurostar have just announced they've released thousands of seats at £39 as part of a week-long promotion. The cheap Eurostar seats are notorious for selling out ridiculously fast, so fast fingers please!
Lastminute.com's Black Friday sale is well worth a browse for their incredible flight and hotel savings - you can save up to £250 on your dream holiday.
I find myself browsing this luxury hotel website for inspiration, adding plenty of their properties to my bucket list.
They often have exclusive offers running, and for their 'birthday week there's a £50 off deal on two nights or more. Bear in mind you need to become a member to be privy to the deals - it's free, so worth signing up.
The UK’s largest online travel agent has launched its biggest ever Black Friday promotion with up to 30% off hundreds of hotels.
Including everything from short haul beach holidays, city breaks and long haul escapes, there's savings on 2024 summer holidays too, including ones during the school holidays.
The past few years has seen Virgin Atlantic and Virgin Atlantic Holidays offer deals across the network including top USA destinations like New York and LA as well as long-haul holidays to the Caribbean and Maldives. For now, save up to £2,300 on upper class flights. Haven’t you always wanted to turn left?
Disney Holidays appear to be skipping the Cyber madness but instead, are offering a two-week package from £72 per person/night.
Find out all the details of the Magical 2-Week Package by clicking the link.
Aerial landscape view of Espalmador and Ibiza during sunset with sailboats anchored.
Every year, BA release a slew of flights and holiday packages discounted for Black Friday and these are the ones that sell quick – and now it's go time!
There's plenty to explore, including flights to Barcelona from £33, flights to Berlin from £44 and plenty more.
How I chose the best Black Friday travel deals
- Trusted brands: All of the travel companies I’ve highlighted are ABTA or ATOL accredited, the official seal of approval to give holidaymakers reassurance if anything goes wrong. Most travel insurance companies suggest holidays are booked with a travel operator or company that is either ABTA or ATOL protected. If not, we’ve only included brands we personally have used.
- Best deals: I’ll be updating this article throughout the month to reflect the best travel deals where savings are big. I’ve shopped around to find the best deals I can.
- Variety: Since we’re not all package holiday lovers, I’ve included a range of travel and holiday companies, operators and brands to suit all tastes and budgets.
