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Five of The Shortest Flights to The Hottest Destinations

Short flight, hot destination – get the lowdown on the quickest routes to sunshine.

Are you after a dose of vitamin D, but not keen on spending valuable holiday time on a plane? Whether you’re after a last-minute escape or looking ahead to next year, take a look at our round-up of the best quick-trip summer sun destinations. We’ve made it easy for you to pick your favourite – take a look at our selection of hotspots, how long it takes to fly there, and the average temperature between May and October.


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1. MOROCCO – 3.5 HOURS – 29 DEGREES

Thanks to its spice-perfumed souks and colourful streets, Morocco feels worlds away from the UK. Its cultural credentials, as well as its sun-soaked weather, make Morocco an ideal destination for anyone that’s after an escape without a long flight.

Take a look at our top excursions in Marrakech.

2. IBIZA – 2.5 HOURS – 27 DEGREES

Ibiza casts a sunny spell on hippies and party-hard holidaymakers alike. This Balearic beauty’s got its fair share of beaches, a cobbled old town, and a world-famous party scene. And it’s all just a couple of hours away. What more could you want?

Or, if Majorca’s your Balearic pick, find out where to stay.

3. SARDINIA – 2.5 HOURS – 27 DEGREES

This island serves up Italian charm with a twist. In Sardinia, food and wine are dished up with a background of blended Spanish and Italian architecture. Plus, beaches worthy of the Caribbean line up along its coast.

4. ZANTE – 3.5 HOURS – 26 DEGREES

If you’re planning on spending your holiday sun-worshipping on the sand, Zante's got you covered with its famous beaches. But that’s not to say that nature-lovers won’t find something to keep them busy, too. In fact, this island’s interior’s blanketed in olive groves and lemon trees. And it’s all served with a generous helping of sun, of course.

5. CROATIA – 2.5 HOURS – 27 DEGREES

Looking at Croatia's culture-rich old towns, thousand-kilometre coastline, and standout national parks, it’s no wonder that this country’s a rising star on the summer holiday scene. The underwater scenes pretty spectacular, too – we’re talking coral reefs and shipwrecks.

Discover where you should stay in Croatia.
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If you’re after some more inspiration, take a look at our round-up of where’s hot all year round.

Plus, get prepped for your trip with our how to pack guide.

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Author: Hannah Stratton

Last updated: 22.03.2023

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