Many travelers are hoping for attractive last-minute deals for their vacation this summer. A recent data analysis by the global travel app Skyscanner shows that such deals can indeed still be found in July and August 2025. The study provides insights into the cheapest travel destinations and the optimal booking times for popular destinations. The analysis is based on flight bookings and search queries from Germany for the travel period of July and August.
European cities are among the top ten cheapest travel destinations in July and August. Milan leads the list with an average return flight price of €83, followed by Gdansk at €87. Venice and Budapest are also affordable , both averaging €112. Destinations such as Girona in Spain (€123) and Zagreb and Zadar in Croatia (€128 and €132, respectively) also offer relatively cheap flights. Skyscanner also points out that flights to popular European destinations are currently available for under €50, including connections such as Baden-Baden to Zagreb from €30 and Frankfurt to Dublin from €30.
Skyscanner's analysis also provides recommendations for the cheapest day to travel. According to the data, Thursday proves to be the most advantageous day of the week to begin a holiday, contrary to the common assumption that Saturdays are the most expensive. Surprisingly, Tuesday and Wednesday are the most costly departure days, according to the data. For popular destinations like Palma de Mallorca, the best time to book is between four and six weeks before departure (average price: €158). Flights to Istanbul are cheapest to book between zero and three weeks before departure (€171). Even for long-haul flights to Bangkok , good prices can still be found spontaneously if you book one to four weeks before departure (average €764).
Among the top ten most popular travel destinations for July and August are classic holiday destinations such as Palma de Mallorca and Antalya, as well as long-haul destinations such as Bangkok, Tokyo, and New York. The latter two cities also lead the list of destinations with the largest increase in search queries. General travel interest is high: In May 2025, Skyscanner recorded an 11,6 percent increase in search queries for flights in July and August compared to the previous year. The most popular start of vacation is expected in the week of July 7, 2025. A Skyscanner survey also found that 89 percent of German travelers want to make the most of their summer vacation this year, and almost half (47 percent) plan to get more out of their budget by making smart travel decisions.