The 7 Best Autumn City Breaks with Flights for Under £100 from Manchester Airport

Autumn is the perfect time for a city break. The summer crowds have disappeared, and many of the tourist attractions are much quieter than during the peak months.

Prices on everything from accommodation to car hire to flights are much lower too. And with a whole array of flights for under £100 direct from Manchester Airport, what’s stopping you from heading on a city break this autumn?

From warm destinations like Morocco to cultural getaways in Ireland, there’s something for everyone with these 7 autumn city break destinations.

Where Can I Fly From Manchester Airport for Under £100 This Autumn?

1. Dublin – Ireland

Example Flight Deal: from £34 return (Ryanair)
Example Date: 20th–22nd October
Flight Time: 1 hour

If you’re looking for an easy autumn escape just an hour from Manchester, then Dublin is the best choice. Ireland’s lively capital is easy to visit in a day, but you can make the most of it with a two-night break.

Spend your days exploring the likes of Phoenix Park, Dublin Zoo, Dublin Castle and Trinity College, and spend your evenings in and around the vibrant Temple Bar, where the chatter, trad music, and of course, pints of Guinness, flow all night.

As autumn evenings draw in, the appeal of Dublin soars: think cosy, traditional pubs, hearty comfort food, and the world-famous Irish hospitality.

With Ryanair fares from just £16.99 one way, you can easily explore the Emerald Isle’s capital city without breaking the bank this October.

2. Porto – Portugal

Example Flight Deal: from £61 return (easyJet)
Example Date: 28th September–1st October
Flight Time: 2 hours 30 minutes

Porto is one of those cities that just seems to get better the more time you spend there – so where better to spend a few days making the most of the late September sunshine this autumn?

Start your trip in the UNESCO-listed Ribeira District, where colourful buildings stand proudly on the banks of the Douro River. The Dom Luís I Bridge offers spectacular views across the city, while Vila Nova de Gaia is the perfect place to discover Porto’s famous wine cellars.

And no visit to Porto in autumn is complete without an excursion to the Douro Valley, where the wine harvest is at its absolute peak. Take a tour of a vineyard, and sample some of the finest wine in the Iberian Peninsula while you are there.

With flight deals starting from just £30.99 in late September with easyJet, Porto is easily accessible for a three- or four-day break direct from Manchester.

3. Malaga – Spain

Example Flight Deal: from £56 return (Ryanair)
Example Date: 19th–22nd October
Flight Time: 3 hours

If you’re not quite ready to say goodbye to summer, Malaga could be the place for you.

With an average daily temperature of 21℃ in October, this is one of Europe’s mildest destinations this autumn, where you can comfortably stroll through the city’s historic streets in shorts and a T-shirt while much of northern Europe wraps up and hides from bitter winds and lashing rain.

Throw in some beach visits during the day, and lively tapas bars for a long lunch or an early evening meal, and you’ve got the ultimate Mediterranean escape just three hours from Manchester Airport.

Ryanair offers flights to Malaga for under £30 in October, making it a superb destination to catch some autumn rays and extend the summer holiday vibes for another month.  

4. Pisa – Italy

Example Flight Deal: from £76 return (Jet2)
Example Date: 5th–9th October
Flight Time: 2 hours 30 minutes

Naturally, you’re going to want a posing photograph with the iconic Leaning Tower, but there’s lots more to do in Pisa this autumn.

And when it’s as easy and accessible as a £38.00 flight from Manchester through budget airline Jet2, Pisa is one of the most spectacular and stunning destinations you can visit on a budget this autumn.

The Piazza dei Miracoli is a must-visit to immerse yourself in the city’s history, while Pisa itself is a fantastic place to base yourself for exploring the wider Tuscany region, with cooler temperatures making city and country exploring much more comfortable compared to the height of summer.

5. Tirana – Albania

Example Flight Deal: from £56 return (Ryanair)
Example Date: 17th–21st October
Flight Time: 3 hours 15 minutes

If you’re looking for somewhere off the beaten track, then Tirana is a superb destination, available to visit directly from Manchester from £27.99 when flying with Ryanair.

The Albanian capital is a city of contrasts, with Ottoman, Italian and communist-era architecture sitting side-by-side, next to more modern colourful buildings, which Tirana is best known for.

With an increasingly vibrant food scene, Tirana is an excellent destination for foodies in autumn, particularly with the onset of the harvest season from late September onwards. A buzzing cafe culture and lively bars also help to keep the city’s hospitality joints in top shape during the autumn months.

Tirana is also known for its excellent value when you are there, meaning that you can stretch your holiday budget much further than you might be able to in other European countries such as Switzerland, Austria and Germany, meaning you can truly make the most of a few days in the Albanian capital without spending a fortune. 

6. Marrakech – Morocco

Example Flight Deal: from £60 return (Ryanair)
Example Date: 7th–13th October
Flight Time: 3 hours 45 minutes

Did you know that you can easily get from Manchester to Africa for less than £100 this autumn?

For a city break that really feels adventurous, Marrakech is a fantastic place to visit in the autumn. Lose yourself in the winding bazaars and medinas, with the sounds and smells of the markets filling the air as you wander through them.

Partake in a traditional Moroccan meal, and you can even escape the city and its buzz by visiting a peaceful riad or by visiting the serene Majorelle Garden.

Offering a welcome respite from the UK’s typical grey and dreary autumn weather, Marrakech is another budget-friendly destination with pleasant weather, accessible in under four hours by direct flight from Manchester.

 Ryanair currently offers flights from as little as £29.99 in mid-October, so what are you waiting for?

7. Paris – France

Example Flight Deal: from £58 return (easyJet)
Example Date: 28th–30th September
Flight Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Paris belongs to a select group of cities that look beautiful regardless of the season, and autumn is no exception.

As the leaves begin to turn shades of orange, yellow and red, the cafe culture slowly begins to move inside, creating a cosy and romantic feeling in the city.

Picture this: a misty, rain-filled afternoon in a Parisian bistro on the banks of the Seine with your nearest and dearest, people-watching with a strong black coffee and freshly baked croissant: it doesn’t get much better than that, does it?

At around 90 minutes from Manchester, easyJet currently prices flights to the French capital from as little as £28.99 each way for a two-day break in late September, making the City of Love the ideal place for a short break this autumn.