Last Minute Holidays 2026/2027

Last minute holidays are booked anywhere from a few days to a few weeks before departure. Flights, hotels and transfers come as one ATOL-protected booking, helping you catch the price drops that happen when airlines and hotels are trying to fill their last remaining seats and rooms.

The trade-off is flexibility for price: you'll have fewer hotels to choose from and less control over dates or airports than booking early, but often at a significantly lower cost. This  is a great option for holidaymakers happy to go where the sun is shining — whether that's Spain, Turkey or Greece — rather than those tied to a specific hotel, school holidays or a popular destination.

To get the best price:

• Stay flexible on dates, airports and destination
• Travel midweek or outside school holidays
• Book your flight and hotel together
• Move fast once you spot a deal — the best ones don't hang around

Prices often drop close to departure, especially on unsold flights and hotels. But your choice will be more limited, and the best options go fast.

They're ideal if you're open-minded and value a good deal. Less so if you need specific dates, places or hotels.