Trips you can afford on EUR 1,200
All-in price = return flights + visa + 5 nights, in EUR. Tap “Search flights” for live fares.
Why visit France?
Paris glowing at dusk, lavender fields in the south, cosy cafes and fresh market cheese, and art around every corner. Beyond the Eiffel Tower lies a whole country of beauty. France is romance you can almost taste.
Why visit United Kingdom?
History and energy side by side. Explore London's grand museums and busy markets, roam green hills and old castles, and wander wild coastlines. The UK is rich, walkable and full of stories around every corner.
Why visit United States?
Fifty worlds in one country. Towering cities and vast canyons, sunny beaches and snowy mountains, national parks, and the freedom of the open road. The USA is dazzling, varied and endlessly exciting.
Why visit Japan?
Cherry blossoms, fast clean trains, peaceful old shrines, and glowing cities. Sit quietly in a Kyoto garden, enjoy a warm bowl of ramen in Tokyo, and feel a kindness that softens everything. Japan is simply unforgettable.
Why visit Italy?
Roman ruins, the canals of Venice, and pasta that tastes like a warm hug. Wander pretty old towns, gaze at coastlines that stop your heart, and enjoy gelato in the sunshine. Italy charms every sense. Come hungry.
Why visit Turkey?
Istanbul is where two continents meet over a warm glass of chai and fresh simit. Wander grand mosques and lively bazaars, then float over Cappadocia's valleys at sunrise. A shopkeeper will always insist you sit for tea. Turkey welcomes you like an old friend.
Why visit Thailand?
Golden temples, smiling faces, and street food you will dream about, pad thai, mango sticky rice and fresh young coconuts. Bangkok hums with life, Chiang Mai feels calm, and the islands have water so clear it glows. Thailand is warm, easy and unforgettable.
Why visit China?
A whole civilisation to explore. Walk the Great Wall as it winds over the hills, meet the giant pandas, taste dumplings fresh from the steamer, and stand among mountains that look like paintings. China is vast and astonishing.
Why visit UAE?
Dubai and Abu Dhabi feel like the future, gleaming towers, gold souks, and warm desert evenings on a dune safari. Yet a short drive finds quiet beaches and old Arabian charm. Easy, safe and dazzling, this is travel made simple.
Why visit China?
A whole civilisation to explore. Walk the Great Wall as it winds over the hills, meet the giant pandas, taste dumplings fresh from the steamer, and stand among mountains that look like paintings. China is vast and astonishing.
Why visit South Korea?
Ancient palaces beside bright modern streets. Seoul is full of energy, the food is comforting and exciting, and mountains and beaches are never far away. Korea is clean, safe and a whole lot of fun.
Why visit Czech Republic?
Prague is a fairy tale you can walk through, spires, bridges and cobbled lanes at every turn. Beyond it lie pretty towns and gentle countryside. Romantic, affordable and impossibly pretty, the Czech Republic charms everyone.
Why visit Greece?
Whitewashed villages above an impossibly blue sea. Watch the Santorini sunset, explore ancient ruins, hop between islands, and feast on fresh food straight from the garden and the sea. Greece is pure summer joy.
Why visit Egypt?
Stand before the Pyramids at sunrise and feel time fall away. Glide down the Nile, explore golden desert temples, and lose yourself in Cairo's busy markets. Egypt is wonder on a grand scale, and gentle on your wallet too.
Why visit Netherlands?
Pretty canals, friendly bikes, and tulips in spring. Wander Amsterdam's gabled streets, gaze at world-famous art, and cycle past windmills and cheese towns. The Netherlands is easy, charming and quick to win you over.
Why visit Austria?
An alpine fairy tale. Vienna's grand palaces and cosy cafes, snowy peaks, and lakes that look like postcards. The pastries are wonderful and the scenery is pure magic. Austria is elegant and effortlessly lovely.
Why visit India?
A thousand worlds in one country. The Taj Mahal at sunrise, calm Himalayan towns, palm-lined backwaters, joyful festivals, and food bursting with flavour, hot samosas, rich curries and sweet chai. Go with an open heart and India gives endlessly.
Why visit Peru?
Wonder after wonder. Machu Picchu high in the clouds, the green Sacred Valley, Amazon and desert, and food the whole world admires. Peru is epic, ancient and deeply rewarding.
Prices are researched cheapest-economy estimates in EUR, refreshed periodically, reckon on up to ~30% more depending on your exact dates, and confirm live before booking.
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How far does EUR 1,200 go from Spain?
A EUR 1,200 budget is enough for a real international trip from Spain, not just the airfare. Every price on this page is the all-in cost: a return economy ticket from Madrid, the visa fee for a Spain passport, and roughly 5 nights of budget accommodation, local food and getting around. That is the number that actually matters when you are planning, instead of a flight-only fare that hides the real cost.
On this budget, Paris comes out as one of the most affordable picks at about 420 EUR all-in. We only show places your passport can realistically enter, visa-free, visa-on-arrival or e-visa, so you are not looking at trips you can’t actually take. Destinations that need a hard embassy visa are left out, not mixed in to pad the list.
Flights are the part of the budget that moves the most, so treat the airfare as cheapest-economy and book early for the lowest fares. Hit Search flights on any trip above to see live prices for your dates on that exact route.
Within Europe especially, the cheapest seats are almost always on low-cost carriers like Ryanair, easyJet and Wizz Air, book a few weeks ahead and travel with hand luggage only to land the lowest fares, often a fraction of a full-service ticket. The fares here reflect those budget-airline prices, and the Search flights button includes them.
Visa-friendly destinations for Spain passport holders
The Spain passport opens up more of the world than most people assume, plenty of visa-on-arrival and e-visa options across Southeast Asia, the Gulf, Central Asia and the Caucasus. This page automatically filters to those reachable destinations and labels the visa type for each, so you can see at a glance whether it’s visa-free, visa-on-arrival, or a quick e-visa before you fall in love with a trip you can’t book.
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Is EUR 1,200 really enough for a foreign trip?
Yes, the totals here include the return flight, the visa, and 5 nights on the ground, so a EUR 1,200 budget covers a genuine international trip from Spain, not just the ticket. Nearby and visa-easy destinations stretch it furthest.
Are these places a Spain passport can actually enter?
Every destination shown is one a Spain passport can realistically get into, visa-free, visa-on-arrival or e-visa. Places that fit the budget but need a hard embassy visa are kept out, so nothing here is a dead end.
Are the prices in euros accurate?
They’re researched cheapest-economy estimates converted to EUR, refreshed periodically, reliable for deciding where to go. Airfare is the volatile part, so reckon on up to about 30% more depending on your dates, and confirm live before booking.
How do I book?
Tap “Search flights” on any trip to open a live, date-specific search for that route. For hotels, tours and airport transfers, generate a full day-by-day itinerary and use the booking links there.