Everyone assumes August has to mean sky-high fares. Peak summer, school holidays, everyone and their dog trying to get away at once, surely the flights are a fortune? Not necessarily. We’ve had a dig through Skyscanner and found ten cracking European destinations you can fly to and from London this August for under £75 return.

The trick, as ever, is flexibility. Stay open-minded about your exact travel dates and which airport you land into, and there are still some brilliant deals to be found even in the height of summer. Whether you fancy a proper city break or a springboard into somewhere further afield, here’s our countdown of the best value flights for August.

10. Tirana, Albania – £75

Albania’s buzzing, colourful capital doesn’t get nearly enough credit. Expect leafy boulevards, a lively café culture, and the Dajti Mountain cable car right on the doorstep, all in glorious August sunshine. It’s also one of the best-connected gateways into the Albanian Alps. It’s worth noting that Tirana easily connects to our Mountains to Sea and Mini Albanian Alps Experiences.

9. Stockholm, Sweden – £73

August is arguably Stockholm’s finest month, long, mild days, the crowds of high summer beginning to thin, and the city’s parks, waterways, and outdoor cafés all at their absolute best. Don’t miss the Old Town’s cobbled lanes or a boat trip out into the archipelago.

8. Trieste, Italy – £72

Sitting quietly at the top of the Adriatic, Trieste blends Italian, Austrian, and Slavic influences into something genuinely different from the usual Italian city break. Wander the grand Piazza Unità d’Italia, sip coffee in one of its elegant old cafés, and enjoy August’s warm, breezy evenings by the sea. Trieste connects beautifully with any of our Slovenia Experiences either by a relaxing train to Ljubljana or a shorter 1 hour road transfer

7. Budapest, Hungary – £68

Budapest in August means long evenings on the Danube, thermal baths that are just as good (if not better) in summer, and a ruin bar scene that really comes alive after dark. It’s a city that rewards wandering, so leave plenty of time to get gently lost.

6. Zagreb, Croatia – £61

Croatia’s underrated capital swaps the coastal crowds for a relaxed, café-filled old town, excellent museums, and some of the best ice cream in the Balkans. August evenings here are warm without the intensity of the coast, making it a lovely, low-key city break. Zagreb is also another easy connection for our Slovenia Experiences, with the two capitals just a short hop apart.

5. Seville, Spain – £59

Yes, Seville in August is properly hot, but early mornings and late evenings are glorious, and you’ll find the Real Alcázar, Plaza de España, and the city’s famous tapas bars far quieter than in spring. Just pace yourself in the afternoon heat. Seville is where our Andalusia Experience both starts and finishes, so it’s the ideal bookend to a deeper dive into southern Spain.

4. Copenhagen, Denmark – £40

Copenhagen in August is all bicycles, harbour swims, and long, light evenings. It’s a wonderfully liveable city to explore on foot or by bike, with Tivoli Gardens, Nyhavn’s colourful waterfront, and a seriously good food scene all worth your time.

3. Biarritz, France – £40

This elegant surf town on the French Basque coast is at its absolute best in August, think golden beaches, excellent seafood, and a laid-back, sophisticated atmosphere that feels a world away from the nearby Spanish coast. Perfect for a long weekend by the sea.

2. Bologna, Italy – £36

Bologna is one of Italy’s great food cities, and August brings warm evenings perfect for lingering over pasta and gelato beneath its famous porticoes. The Piazza Maggiore, the leaning towers, and a properly local, unpretentious atmosphere make it a brilliant, undervalued choice. Bologna is also home to our own Bologna Experience, so why not turn your flight into something more?

1. Cologne, Germany – £33

Topping our list at just £33 return, Cologne combines an extraordinary Gothic cathedral, a lively riverside old town, and a properly welcoming beer garden culture, all easily explored on foot. August brings a full calendar of outdoor festivals and events too, so check what’s on before you book.

Ready to do it?

Deals like these don’t tend to hang around, and with prices this good, there’s really no excuse to let the rest of summer pass you by. Whether it’s a spontaneous long weekend or the perfect springboard into one of our small-group adventures, now’s the time to book that last-minute trip you’ve been putting off.

Grab your flight, and get in touch with the Untravelled Paths team to see how we can turn it into something truly unforgettable.

Written by James Chisnall