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Cheap Flights in May

Where to fly in May from the UK — a selection of seasonal flights at the best prices.

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Where to fly in May from the UK

Popular seasonal destinations for holidays and travel in May.

Lowest prices available this month, based on Trip.com data.

Useful information about flights in May

Visas & entry

  • UK passport holders: Dubai/UAE visa-free 30 days, Thailand 60 days, Turkey 90 days, South Africa 90 days
  • USA needs ESTA, Canada needs eTA
  • EU/Schengen 90 days in any 180 — passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond return date
  • EU/Schengen ETIAS requirement launches in 2027 — an online €20 travel authorisation

Weather & packing

  • Mediterranean (Greece, Italy, Spain): 22–28°C, sea just warm enough
  • Cyprus / Malta: 25–28°C, beach weather
  • Bali / Indonesia: 27–30°C, dry season begins
  • Iceland: 8–12°C, light layers and waterproof

How to save on May flights

  • Book bank holiday weekends 6–8 weeks out
  • Fly 5–16 May (between Early May and Spring bank holidays) for softest fares
  • Late May half-term: book by end of March
  • Southern Europe is at its shoulder-season sweet spot

Cheap flights in May: bank holidays and pre-summer value

Looking for cheap flights in May? May is packed with bank holidays — Early May, Spring, and Late May — plus the late May half-term. These drive sharp weekend and week-long fare spikes on European short-haul.

Where to fly in May from the UK

Mediterranean is at its shoulder-season sweet spot: Greece, Italy, southern Spain, Croatia, Portugal. Warm enough for the beach, quieter than June. Long-haul highlights: the US East Coast in bloom, Japan post-Golden Week, and Turkey pre-summer.

How to save

Book bank holiday weekends 6-8 weeks out — they're among the most expensive short-haul weekends of the year. Fly 5-16 May (between the first two bank holidays) for the softest fares.

FAQ – Cheap flights in May