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Unforgettable Extreme Day Trips Made Easy

From sunrise flights to sunset returns, our community of explorers is redefining what's possible in 24 hours ⏰

Step Out of the Ordinary ... Adventure Awaits! 🌍✈️

Extreme Day Trip = Early flight out to Europe + Late flight back (No hotel needed) 🗺️

For less than a train ticket to London, you could be exploring Rome, haggling at the medina in Marrakesh, or hitting the beach in Alicante ... all in a single day and still sleep in your own bed that night!

The secret? Low-demand budget flights to Europe! 🙌

Grab the first flight out, the last flight back, and pack your day with maximum adventure for minimal cost.

What makes it work:
✅ Super Cheap Flights – Often under £50 return! 💶
✅ No Hotels Needed – Sleep in your own bed tonight 🛌
✅ No Checked Bags – Travel light, travel fast! 🎒
✅ All killer, no filler – Short, sharp visits to the best sights ✈️

By midnight, you'll be home, feet tired, heart full, phone packed with blurry selfies, and a fridge magnet to prove it. 🌙

One day, endless adventures. Where will you fly to next? 🌍

Extreme Day Trip Adventures Collage

As Featured In:

The Telegraph
AOL
Thrillist
Euro News

How It Works 🎯

STEP 2

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Find EDT Flights

Search for low-cost, low-demand flights from your local airport to European cities 🗺️

Use our flight search tool built for EDTers by EDTers to book your flights quickly and easily ✈️

STEP 3

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Book, Enjoy & Share

Check out our curated itineraries and take to the skies to create amazing memories 📸

Then share your EDT stories with our community 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

STEP 4

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Stay Updated

Jump on the EDT Insider newsletter for the latest EDT news, tips and inspiration including:

📸 Community Highlights

📖 Stories from the Wild

🚀 Inspiration Galore

Find Your Next Adventure! ✈️

Click any airport below to find flights for Extreme Day Trips from the UK to Europe

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Discover Your Next Adventure

Whether you're looking for an exciting one day adventure or a relaxing overnight break, find out what european destinations are available from your nearest airport.

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Who Runs ExtremeDayTrips.com? 🙋‍♂️

Rick's Adventures

Hi, my name's Rick and since taking over the running of the website in October 2024, I've been on a mission to transform ExtremeDayTrips.com into the ultimate platform for day-trip adventurers.

When I'm not coding new features, you'll find me testing out extreme day trips myself! 🚀

Recent Adventures 🗺️

  • ✈️ Dublin – A whirlwind tour with just enough time for a Guinness 🍺
  • ✈️ Lake Como – Scenic drives and lakeside gelato breaks 🍦
  • ✈️ Cologne & Düsseldorf – Two cities in one trip 🍻
  • ✈️ Copenhagen – Bikes, canals, and smørrebrød adventures 🚲
  • ✈️ Lisbon – Pastel de nata and tram rides on a tight schedule 🚋
  • ✈️ Marrakech – Souks, spices, and cultural immersion in 24 hours 🕌
  • ✈️ Lapland – Meeting Santa and chasing Northern Lights ❄️
  • ✈️ Chamonix – A rapid escape to the Alps for breathtaking views 🏔️
  • ✈️ Malaga – Caminito Del Rey and fun in the sun 🌞

Download The Free Extreme Day Trips Mobile App 📲

Screenshot of the Extreme Day Trips mobile app search screenScreenshot of the Extreme Day Trips mobile app flight results screen

Download our app to find the best Extreme Day Trips from your local airport all in the palm of your hand.

Download Now and Get:

✈️ Search for flights from your local airport

🎯 Find Extreme Day Trips or Overnighters

⚡ Lightning-fast search results

🌟 Book EDTs on your phone in a couple of clicks

📱 Works on iPhone and Android phones

✅ Works on phones, tablets and other compatible devices

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What's New at ExtremeDayTrips.com? 🆕

Recent Improvements ✨

  • Removed all ads - you're welcome! 😉
  • Made the site 4x faster—find trips quicker than ever
  • Added social logins - because remembering passwords is so 2010
  • Added Liverpool airport to flight alerts 🛫
  • Revamped the merch shop with Amazon Prime delivery

Coming in 2025 🎯

  • 🎯 Direct flight bookings - no extra fees, no hidden costs 🙌
  • 🎯 Curated collection of searchable Extreme Day Trips
  • 🎯 Hidden gems and unique destinations finder
  • 🎯 Smart price alerts for your wishlist destinations
  • 🎯 One-stop shop for all your EDT needs

Meet The Team 👋

Rick

Rick

Head Extreme Day Tripper

Rick runs ExtremeDayTrips.com to bring together like-minded adventurers, offering tools, itineraries, and resources to make these fast-paced trips as easy and epic as possible.

When he's not hopping on flights, he's building the ultimate resource for EDTers.

Roles

  • Coding
  • Planning
  • Marketing
  • Support
  • Bug Fixing
  • Chief Ideas Guy
Bailey

Bailey

Chief Morale Officer

Meet Bailey, the beloved four-legged member of the team who brings more than just wagging tails to the office.

As the official Stress Buster, Bailey specializes in providing unconditional love and tail-wagging happiness.

Bailey's daily duties include greeting team members with enthusiastic barks, ensuring everyone gets a little fresh air with timely walk reminders, and offering comforting hugs during crunch times.

Roles

  • Moral Support
  • Stress Buster
  • Sofa Hogger
  • Walk Reminder
  • Hug Provider
  • Happiness Officer

Pssssst! Want to be let in on a secret...

Introducing The EDT Insider Newsletter ✨

Join 12,000+ Extreme Day Trippers already getting the inside scoop on hidden gems, community highlights, and exclusive travel tips!

Hits your inbox roughly every two weeks (when Rick isn't away EDTing 🤣)

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Join The Community 🌍

Be inspired and get tips from each other in the Extreme Day Trips Facebook communities.

Started by community champion Michael Cracknell, the original EDT group has exploded from 70,000 members at the start of 2024 to an incredible 300,000+ adventurers!