Málaga offers some of the most affordable flights and from there, you can reach destinations like Estepona (Picture: Shutterstock)
If you’re looking for a last-minute summer getaway, then good news — you can still find remarkably affordable deals for Spanish destinations.
Spain has long been one of the most popular destinations for British holidaymakers on a budget, offering numerous hotspots with reasonably priced accommodation and budget airline flights.
According to the Office for National Statistics, Spain was the most visited country by UK residents in 2023, with a whopping 17.8 million packing their bags. Preliminary data suggests it remained in the top spot last year, too.
But which destinations have the cheapest flights and accommodation?
Metro crunched the numbers so you don’t have to.
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The cheapest flights from UK to Spain in 2025
Several of Spain’s most sought-after destinations are served by daily flights from budget airlines such as easyJet and Ryanair, with fares starting from as little as £13.
Let’s take a look:
Palma (Majorca)
Majorca’s capital Palma often sees deals from £13 to £40 one-way (with return fares often between £25 and £90 in off-peak/flash deals). Some of the cheapest offers at the moment are from London Luton and Manchester.
Sources: Skyscanner and EasyJet
Affordable flights to Málaga can be found from London, Southend and Newcastle (Picture: Getty Images)
Málaga
Málaga also gets one-way flights from London for around £13 to £40, with returns typically ranging from £28 to £120, depending on the season. The cheapest flights currently on sale are from London Gatwick, Southend, and Newcastle.
Alicante
One-way deals are currently available with Ryanair from around £13, and more expensive single fares are only £32. Typical return fares range from £40 to £110, with London Gatwick offering some of the most affordable flights.
Sources: Skyscanner and KAYAK
Alicante offers both cheap accommodation and flights (Picture: Getty Images)
Alternative Spanish destinations to visit in 2025
Barcelona
Single direct flights to Barcelona are currently on sale from £13, with average return fares commonly ranging from £40 to £140 (very competitive, and often on sale).
Sources: Momondo and Skyscanner
Other destinations with cheap flights that are worth looking at:
Cheap hotels in Spain for 2025
Spanish destinations typically offer reasonable accommodation, though it’s worth cross-checking reviews, as some locations might be more, erm, ‘luxurious’ than others.
That said, if you are prepared to be flexible with your dates and locations, it’s possible to find a bargain for perfectly comfortable three and four-star properties.
The average prices quoted are based on live rates on Thursday, 14 August 2025.
Hotels in Salou can be found from £32 per night (Picture: Getty Images)
Torremolinos (Costa del Sol) — from £41 per night for two to three-star properties.
Source: KAYAK
Benidorm (Costa Blanca) — broad supply keeps rates low; from £37–£81 per night, depending on property type.
Source: KAYAK
Salou (Costa Dorada) — from £32 per night for two-star and plenty of three to four-star options under £52 off-season.
Source: KAYAK
Lloret de Mar (Costa Brava) — from £43 per night (average double around £83).
Source: KAYAK
Alicante (city + beaches) — from £38 per night for budget chains and two to three-star properties.
Source: KAYAK
Zaragoza — from £31 per night (Zaragoza often has the lowest room rates of any major Spanish city).
Source: KAYAK
Murcia — from £31 per night; wallet-friendly year-round.
Source: KAYAK
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