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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! 🌍✈️

£32

10h 50m

Tirana

Albania

10h 50m in Tirana for £32 ✈️

by Sarah

Really enjoyed the amazing beautiful Tirana, scenery is out of this world. Big thanks to Rexhino Topalli for organisin...

STN → TIA

Wizz Air

£41

14h 0m

Palma

Spain (Majorca)

14h 0m in Palma for £41 ✈️

by Jen

EDT to Palma (3rd EDT, for my birthday 🎂) Obligatory breakfast with cocktails because there are no time zones at the a...

LTN → LTN

easyJet

£54

12h 45m

Málaga

Spain

12h 45m in Málaga for £54 ✈️

by Rick

Flights were £54 return each. Bargain. ✈️💰 ...

LPL → AGP

easyJet

£56

12h 0m

Monaco

12h 0m in Monaco for £56 ✈️

by Cristina

Took my son to Monaco for the day for his 18th. Flights out from Gatwick to Nice £56pp return and we had 12+ hours from...

LGW → NCE

easyJet

£29

11h 35m

Caminito del Rey

Spain

11h 35m in Caminito del Rey for £29 ✈️

by Natalie

An incredible day trip to the beautiful coastal city of Málaga! Flying from Bristol, we made the most of every moment ...

BRS → AGP

easyJet

£73

13h 25m

Amsterdam

Netherlands

13h 25m in Amsterdam for £73 ✈️

by Lisa

It was my son's 15th birthday so I surprised him with an EDT to Amsterdam, mainly to visit the Ajax stadium. I woke h...

LTN → AMS

easyJet

£81

13h 45m

Alicante

Spain

13h 45m in Alicante for £81 ✈️

by Claire

Another EDT for me, but this time I went to Alicante 🇪🇸 and took my 8 year old son! I'm not going to lie, I was a bit...

BRS → ALC

Ryanair

£25

12h 30m

Prague

Czech Republic

12h 30m in Prague for £25 ✈️

by Aysha

Flights from Luton to Prague 6:30am, back from Prague to Luton at 9:55pm - return flights were only £25 each! We travel...

LTN → PRG

Wizz Air

£65

10h 10m

Ibiza

Spain

10h 10m in Ibiza for £65 ✈️

by Kate

An incredible day trip to the beautiful island of Ibiza! Starting early from Stansted, we made the most of every momen...

STN → IBZ

Ryanair

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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? 🌍

How It Works 🎯

STEP 1

🌍

Find Your Perfect EDT

Browse popular destinations or explore themed breaks:

Popular EDT Destinations →

STEP 2

✈️

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 ✈️

Find EDT Flights →

STEP 3

🎉

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 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Find EDT Itineraries →

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 Out More →

Find Your Next Adventure! ✈️

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

East Midlands Airport

GLA

Glasgow Airport

LBA

Leeds Bradford Airport

LON

London Airports - All

LGW

London Gatwick Airport

LHR

London Heathrow Airport

LTN

London Luton Airport

STN

London Stansted Airport

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Our Trustpilot Reviews

5.0 Average Rating

Karen

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2 reviews

23 November 2024

Really inspirational site for finding places to visit in a day…

The site is amazing help for searching for exciting trips, giving inspiration and tips on flight times, bus numbers, things to see and do. I've had days trips to Malaga, Alicante, Dublin, and overnigh...

Richard Walker

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1 review

30 May 2025

What a fantastic resource for EDT travelers

What a fantastic resource for people looking to do an extreme day trip, or even for people looking for cheap flights. I recently found a return trip from Manchester to Dublin for £28

Mrs Stacey Baugh

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5 reviews

11 March 2025

A very easy to use website that does…

It does the hard work of finding same day flights to and from various airports. I find this much easier to use than skyscanner, and the prices are correct when you actually go to book, unlike other we...

Eleanor Adams

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2 reviews

3 April 2025

A great website and so easy to use

I have recently been on a trip to Pisa with my brother, and have an upcoming trip to Edinburgh. I've seen friends go on day trips abroad before and thought I'd love to do it, but didn't want to spend...

Darren

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13 reviews

8 June 2025

Bye bye Skyscanner, hello Extreme Day Trips.

Much better than following hundreds of false leads on Skyscanner. Istanbul can be done on an extreme day trip, should be added. Otherwise this works very well.

Gillian Dudley

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2 reviews

14 March 2025

Brilliant website

Brilliant website giving hints and tips to seeing Europe and the world cheaper! We had a trip to Wroclaw which was brilliant and heading to Limoges in September thanks to EDT.

Lisa C

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9 reviews

2 June 2025

I love this website!

Helped me find a bargain 24 hour trip to Carcassonne with my husband, we had the best time. Roll on the next EDT!

Michael

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9 reviews

3 June 2025

Brilliant site for finding cheap flights and planning epic Extreme Day Trips!

I used to spend ages trawling Google Flights and Skyscanner trying to piece together cheap extreme day trips – it was a pain and felt like looking for a needle in a haystack. ExtremeDayTrips.com make...

Holly Reynolds

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3 reviews

31 May 2025

So easy to use and great suggestions!

I was searching for an adventure and the Extreme Day Trips website was fantastic at helping me find the best deal. It is full of suggestions for places to go, and the search function works beautifully...

gembobs crafts

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8 reviews

2 June 2025

What a brilliant website

Love selecting my airports and getting emails about the trips I can take it's so helpful! Thank you!!

Vicki Belovski

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2 reviews

17 April 2025

Use ExtremeDayTrips to plan your next adventure

I love using ExtremeDayTrips.com for planning my next adventure. They do the hard work of finding cheap flights to manageable destinations for day trips or overnighters and sharing stories give good i...

Wardah Siddiqi

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7 reviews

3 June 2025

At your finger trips.

I am discovering new places new countries to visit and enjoy the place. I'm getting the idea of getting good deals. I am single parent so I always look for budget places to visit and with this group I...

Tyler Southern

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1 review

17 April 2025

Great place to book EDTs

Great place to book EDTs, most of mine came from here

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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.

Extreme Day Trips

Overnight Breaks

International Destinations

Want to compare airports? View all UK airports to see how your local airport performs.

Extreme Day Trips and the Environment – A Guilty Pleasure or a Lighter Way to Travel?

10 min read

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29/04/2025

By Rick Blyth

Is Ryanair Prime Worth It?

A comprehensive analysis of whether the £79 Ryanair Prime membership is worth the investment, plus a calculator to see if it will save you money.

11 min read

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28/03/2025

By Rick Blyth

12 Essential Tips for Handling Unexpected Flight Cancellations

A comprehensive guide to managing flight cancellations and delays, based on real experience getting stranded overnight in Switzerland.

5 min read

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26/03/2025

By Luke Simmonds

Who Runs ExtremeDayTrips.com? 🙋‍♂️

Hi, my name's Rick and I run ExtremeDayTrips.com.

When I'm not coding new features, you'll find me accidentally booking Extreme Day Trips for "research."

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 screen

Screenshot 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

Meet The Team 👋

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

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

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!

The Original Extreme Day Trip Community 🌟

Join the flagship group where it all began - share your adventures, get inspired, and connect with fellow extreme day trippers!

Join Facebook Group ↗️

UK Wide Community

Regional Communities 🗺️

These regional groups are run by Michael Cracknell and his admin team.

Find your regional EDT community below:

Birmingham & Midlands

Join Facebook Group ↗️

Midlands

Ireland & Northern Ireland

Join Facebook Group ↗️

Ireland

London & South East

Join Facebook Group ↗️

London & Southeast

Manchester, Liverpool & Leeds Bradford Airports

Join Facebook Group ↗️

Northwest

Scottish Airports

Join Facebook Group ↗️

Scotland

Southwest UK Airports

Join Facebook Group ↗️

Southwest

Airport-Specific Communities ✈️

These community-led groups focus on specific airports and have been created by EDT enthusiasts.

Find your local airport community:

Birmingham Airport

Join Facebook Group ↗️

Midlands

Bristol Airport

Join Facebook Group ↗️

Southwest

Leeds Bradford Airport

Join Facebook Group ↗️

Yorkshire

Liverpool Airport

Join Facebook Group ↗️

Northwest

London Airports

Join Facebook Group ↗️

London & Southeast

Manchester Airport

Join Facebook Group ↗️

Northwest

Newcastle Airport

Join Facebook Group ↗️

Northeast

Extreme Day Trips

Find your next adventure!

🗺️ Ready-Made Itineraries

🎯 Explore by Theme

🌍 Explore

✈️ Explore by Airport

🗺️ Ready-Made Itineraries

🎯 Explore by Theme

🌍 Explore

✈️ Explore by Airport

Unforgettable Extreme Day Trips Made Easy

How It Works 🎯

Find Your Perfect EDT

Find EDT Flights

Book, Enjoy & Share

Stay Updated

Find Your Next Adventure! ✈️

Our Trustpilot Reviews

Discover Your Next Adventure

Popular Blog Posts 📰

Extreme Day Trips and the Environment – A Guilty Pleasure or a Lighter Way to Travel?

Is Ryanair Prime Worth It?

12 Essential Tips for Handling Unexpected Flight Cancellations

Introducing The EDT Insider Newsletter ✨

Who Runs ExtremeDayTrips.com? 🙋‍♂️

Recent Adventures 🗺️

Meet The Team 👋

Rick

Bailey

Join The Community 🌍

The Original Extreme Day Trip Community 🌟

Regional Communities 🗺️

Birmingham & Midlands

Ireland & Northern Ireland

London & South East

Manchester, Liverpool & Leeds Bradford Airports

Scottish Airports

Southwest UK Airports

Airport-Specific Communities ✈️

Birmingham Airport

Bristol Airport

Leeds Bradford Airport

Liverpool Airport

London Airports

Manchester Airport

Newcastle Airport