Trips you can afford on GBP 400
All-in price = return flights + visa + 5 nights, in GBP. 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 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 Spain?
Sunshine and easy days. Marvel at Gaudi's Barcelona, sink your toes into golden beaches, and graze on tapas, jamon, fresh seafood and sweet churros. Spain knows how to enjoy life, and it invites you to do the same.
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 Spain?
Sunshine and easy days. Marvel at Gaudi's Barcelona, sink your toes into golden beaches, and graze on tapas, jamon, fresh seafood and sweet churros. Spain knows how to enjoy life, and it invites you to do the same.
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 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 Germany?
Fairy-tale castles and lively, friendly cities. Feel Berlin's creative buzz, gaze up at Bavaria's Alps, and follow the Rhine past hilltop castles. The markets are cheerful and the welcome is warm. Germany is rich and full of wonder.
Why visit Hungary?
Budapest is the jewel of the Danube. Soak in steamy thermal baths, cross grand bridges lit gold at night, and wander handsome old streets. Hungary is elegant, friendly and gentle on the wallet.
Why visit Portugal?
Gentle, golden and easy to love. Climb Lisbon's tiled hills, watch the river roll past Porto, and follow the wild Algarve coast to hidden beaches. The seafood is fresh and the welcome is warm. Portugal is one of Europe's loveliest.
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 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 Germany?
Fairy-tale castles and lively, friendly cities. Feel Berlin's creative buzz, gaze up at Bavaria's Alps, and follow the Rhine past hilltop castles. The markets are cheerful and the welcome is warm. Germany is rich and full of wonder.
Why visit Poland?
Charming old squares and a big-hearted welcome. Wander Krakow's market, see Warsaw reborn, and explore forests and storybook castles. The food is hearty and comforting. Poland is beautiful, deep and wonderful value.
Why visit Morocco?
A feast for the senses. Get happily lost in Marrakech's medina, wander the blue lanes of Chefchaouen, sip sweet mint tea, and sleep under a sky full of Sahara stars. Morocco is colour, warmth and a little magic.
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.
Prices are researched cheapest-economy estimates in GBP, 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 GBP 400 go from UK?
A GBP 400 budget is enough for a real international trip from UK, not just the airfare. Every price on this page is the all-in cost: a return economy ticket from London, the visa fee for a UK 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 370 GBP 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 UK passport holders
The UK 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 GBP 400 really enough for a foreign trip?
Yes, the totals here include the return flight, the visa, and 5 nights on the ground, so a GBP 400 budget covers a genuine international trip from UK, not just the ticket. Nearby and visa-easy destinations stretch it furthest.
Are these places a UK passport can actually enter?
Every destination shown is one a UK 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 pounds accurate?
They’re researched cheapest-economy estimates converted to GBP, 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.