Top holiday destinations from Birmingham airport
With many of you about to embark on a family holiday in the next few weeks, we’ve discovered the most popular destinations from Birmingham airport last year. Any surprises on this list?
- Spain
Was it ever in doubt? Plenty of family-friendly resorts in the warm Spanish climate make sure that Spain is a popular holiday destination for Brits! With a high number of ex-pats also living the Spanish dream there may be a lot of family members going out to visit loved ones as well!
- Canary Islands
Technically separate to Spain, the Canary Islands consist of Lanzarote, Tenerife, Gran Canaria and Fuerteventura. Again they have a lot of family-friendly resorts to treating you and the kids whilst also boasting some superb water parks and activities. There were almost 1 million journeys there last year!
- Ireland
Perhaps so high up for the stag do’s and weekends away in Dublin/Belfast, Ireland sits third on the list from Birmingham airport. There are also some amazing tourist destinations located within our neighbouring island that could make an excellent family break.
- Germany
Again, perhaps a few weekend breaks making this one high on the list! Plenty of awesome cities to visit like Berlin, Munich and Hamburg over a weekend and with a rich culture of beer and food Germany is a great destination to head to from Birmingham, just under 850,000 journeys last year!
- UAE
In particular, Dubai has seen a huge surge in tourism over the last few years. The amazing weather combined with the world’s tallest building and the world’s biggest mall make it a worthwhile visit for Brits!