In short
Summer holiday flights are usually cheapest when booked in autumn or winter and flown in the first or last weeks of the season. Mallorca, Antalya and Greece are among the most searched destinations from Germany.
Mallorca, Antalya and Barcelona are among the most searched flight destinations from Germany (Google Trends, October 2026). Demand grows from spring.
When to book
- Autumn to early winter: many airlines open summer schedules and fares are at their lowest.
- Spring: prices start to rise.
- Last minute: works only on weak weeks, not on peak weeks.
Which weeks cost less
- The first and last weeks of the school holidays
- Midweek departures compared with Saturdays
- Shoulder season (May, June, September) when many destinations are warm and quieter
Compare more than one destination
If you want sun, compare Mallorca, Antalya, Crete and the Canary Islands for the same week. A different destination can be cheaper than moving the dates.
Questions
Is a package holiday cheaper? Sometimes, especially in peak weeks. Compare flight plus hotel.
Do prices drop in summer? On some weak weeks, but not on peak weeks.
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