UK Easter Travel Takes Off: 11,200+ Flights and 2 Million Seats Scheduled
Photo Credit: Spain's Mediterranean coast is among the most popular Easter destinations. Martijn Vonk/Unsplash
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With most Brits enjoying both Friday and Monday off, the Easter long weekend is a critical sales period for the UK travel industry and an early test of operational readiness.
The Easter long weekend is one of the busiest periods for the British travel industry, and 2025 is no exception. With public holidays on both Friday and Monday – plus many schools closed for at least a week – it's a prime opportunity for families to get away after a long winter.
Companies offering short-haul leisure breaks are well placed to take advantage, with easyJet Holidays among those expecting its busiest-ever Easter.
New data from aviation analytics firm Cirium shows more than 11,200 flights will depart UK airports during the Easter weekend alone. This equates to more than two million seats. The busiest travel day is due to be April 18 – also known as Good Friday – with hundreds of thousands taking advantage of the full four-day holiday.
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