You can currently find cheap flights from £19 in September to Denmark and Norway

01 September 2023 , 08:25

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You could get to and form Copenhagen for £27 (Image: Getty Images/EyeEm)

Holidaymakers yearning for a little late summer sunshine could find cheap flights to destinations including the home of Lego for just £19 return.

This summer has been, at least in the UK, somewhat of a washout. June may have been the hottest on record in the country on average, but regular interruptions by rain and weeks of dreary grey in July and August has put something of a dampener on things.

The chaos caused by air traffic control issues this week - which has left thousands of people stuck far away from home for days with no easy way to get back - has added to the general sense of gloom.

If you are still up for a trip then there are plenty of affordable options currently available on Skyscanner. The cheapest deal in September is from London Stansted to Billund in Denmark, where Lego HQ is situated.

Billund is home to the first Legoland (PA)

The town is all but built from the small plastic blocks, have enjoyed boom years after the first Lego factory was opened there in the 1930s, and as the home of the first Legoland.

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You could also head from Edinburgh Airport to Copenhagen for just £27 return. The Danish capital is filled full of historical intriguing landmarks, dive-bars and chocolate-box like cottages which run along its harbours. Here are some of the deals currently on offer.

• From London: Billund from £19 return; Oslo from £22 return; Nimes from £23 return
• From Manchester: Brussels from £23 return; Billund from £24 return; Nantes from £26 return
• From Edinburgh: Dusseldorf from £25 return; Copenhagen from £27 return; Gothenburg from £30 return

Laura Lindsay, Skyscanner’s travel trends and destination expert, argues that September is one of the best times of year to travel. "I would recommend a few places for a sunny September break. It’s a great 'off-peak' time to travel, with flights and accommodation generally enjoying fewer crowds and offering great value," she said.

"Airfares are tied to supply and demand, and prices are always cheaper when there are more seats available. While bookings remain mostly short-term, demand around school holidays is always higher than off-peak so expect to pay less than if you travel during busy times.

"As seats fill, prices rise, but airlines are watching booking trends very closely and increasing flights on busier routes. As they do this, prices will change. If you can’t book straight away, it’s worth setting up a price alert for your chosen route – that way Skyscanner can email you if the cost drops."

When it comes to getting the best bang for your buck, Laura argues that it is key to do your research.

"Compare, compare, compare. Prices are fantastic but it’s always worth doing that extra bit of research not only to save money but to make the most of the flights from your chosen departure airport. You might discover you can try somewhere you hadn’t thought of or that was previously out of reach," she continued.

"Also, combining different airlines for the outbound and return legs of your trip can seriously cut costs. Fares don’t have to be booked as returns. Look at flying out with one airline and back with another to save money.

"If you live nearby two airports, or don’t mind an extra bit of travel before your trip, try using the 'include nearby airports' button when searching on Skyscanner. It will open up more pricing and more routes for better comparison.

"Of course, the old adage is true and the best tips for booking any trip at any time are to make sure you have good insurance which fully covers your needs, as well as making the booking on a credit card."

Milo Boyd