Jealous of friends jetting away over the Easter break? Why not book a trip of your own?
Families may only just be thinking about the new school term after the Easter holidays but there is plenty to look forward to this year.
With money tight for many families across the region, airlines are offering some cracking summer deals out of the North East for anyone wanting to get away over the long school break.
The long awaited summer break which is due to get underway on Friday, July 19. The 2024-25 academic year will get underway on Monday, September 2.
All prices are correct at the time of publishing and are based on trips leaving from Newcastle Airport on the first Monday of the school holidays and returning to the North East after seven nights abroad. Each listing also has flights available for £200 per person or less.
A short hop across the Irish Sea is Dublin. A one-day itinerary in Ireland’s capital could include a tour of the world-famous Guinness Brewery and taking in a live music performance in Temple Bar. Flights start from £153 this summer.
6. Paris
It may not be coastal, but Paris is on many travellers' bucket lists. The city has it all, food culture and some amazing neighbourhoods to explore. Flights from the North East start at £159. Photo: Pixabay
7. Chania, Crete
The Greek mediterranean island of Crete is also a budget option this summer, with flights on the first week of the summer holidays starting at £163.
8. Barcelona
Back in Spain, but moving to the mainland, Barcelona is on the the continent's most iconic cities, and flights from Newcastle this summer are on offer from £199. Photo: AFP via Getty Images
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