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Summer may be starting to feel like a distant memory in the UK, but there is still time to escape to Europe for a last-minute beach break or city escape
Jet2 has named 10 last-minute holiday deals for September, with prices starting at just £319 per person.
The offers span European city breaks to Alicante, Barcelona and Rome, alongside week-long beach getaways across Crete, Menorca, Tenerife, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria and the Algarve.
All departures fall within the next two weeks — perfect for a last-minute escape. City breaks through Jet2CityBreaks begin at £319pp, while seven-night beach packages via Jet2holidays start from £439pp.
Every package comes with a 22kg baggage allowance as standard, and all Jet2holidays bookings include return transfers.
If the below deals aren't for you, the airline is also offering more than 20,000 flight-only seats priced at £39 or under throughout September and October, providing yet another route to a spontaneous autumn escape.
Chief customer officer at Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, David Hills, said: "September is perfect for holidaymakers looking to get away outside the busiest summer weeks while still enjoying warm-weather breaks at a slightly quieter time to travel.
"With a wide choice of great value late-season deals across beach holidays and city breaks, customers can still book last-minute getaways this month."
The top choices from Jet2 range from three-night city escapes to seven-night all-inclusive packages.
TRAVEL INSPIRATION
For sunset views: Alicante from £319pp
Alicante is tailor-made for a quick getaway, with romatic evenings watching the sunset. Or, consider a climb to Santa Bárbara Castle followed by dinner in the Old Town, a stroll along the Explanada de España, and Postiguet Beach moments from the centre.
Jet2CityBreaks Alicante, Alicante City, 3-star Hesperia Murcia, three nights room only departing from Bournemouth on September 26. Price: £319 per person based on two adults, includes a 22kg baggage allowance.
For food and wine season: Salou from £439pp
Harvest time transforms the Costa Dorada and nearby Tarragona in late September, filling the local calendar with food and wine festivities that give holidaymakers more reason to venture beyond the sand.
Jet2holidays Costa Dorada, Salou, 3-star California Garden, seven nights half board departing from East Midlands on September 25. Price: £439 per person based on two adults, includes a 22kg baggage allowance and return transfers.
For sightseeing and beach time: Barcelona from £439pp
Pleasantly warm September days turn Barcelona into the ultimate city for exploring on foot. The Gothic Quarter, Park Güell and the Sagrada Família can all be ticked off in a single trip, with Barceloneta Beach still warm enough for a dip afterwards.
Jet2CityBreaks Spain, Barcelona, 3-star Catalonia Mikado, three nights room only departing from Leeds Bradford on September 25. Price: £439 per person based on two adults, includes a 22kg baggage allowance.
For coastlines and harbour evenings: Crete from £499pp
Crete's shoreline is at its best in September, offering stretches of sandy beach right on the doorstep at Adelianos Kampos and lively harbour-side evenings in neighbouring Rethymnon.
Jet2holidays Crete (Chania), Adelianos Kampos, Heraklion, 2-star Radamanthys Apartments, 7 nights self-catering departing from Leeds Bradford on September 23.
Price: £499 per person based on two adults, includes a 22kg baggage allowance and return transfers.
For all-inclusive sunshine: Gran Canaria from £499pp
For those chasing summer well into autumn, the Canary Islands have temperatures hovering around 27°C. Playa Taurito sits in a sheltered cove on Gran Canaria's south-west coast, and this all-inclusive deal includes beach access plus an on-site waterpark.
Jet2holidays Canary Islands, Gran Canaria, Playa Taurito, 3-star Livvo Hotels Lago Taurito and Waterpark for seven nights, all-inclusive, departing from London Luton on September 25. Price: £579 per person based on two adults sharing, includes a 22kg baggage allowance and return transfers. Approximately £2 in tourist tax is payable at the property for this holiday (included in the price above).
For big days out: Tenerife from £569pp
Tenerife's late-summer heat opens up excursions to Teide National Park, hikes through the Anaga forests and whale-watching trips departing from Los Cristianos. Callao Salvaje offers a relaxed south-west coast base, with Costa Adeje's beaches a short journey away.
Jet2holidays Tenerife, Callao Salvaje, 4-star Atlantic Holiday Hotel, seven nights self-catering departing from Birmingham on September 24. Price: £569 per person based on two adults, includes a 22kg baggage allowance and return transfers.
For watersports and beach days: Fuerteventura from £569pp
Steady winds and vast, open stretches of sand make Fuerteventura ideal for trying watersports. Caleta de Fuste provides a calm, sheltered bay perfect for unwinding, while the east coast's larger beaches are easy to get to.
Jet2holidays Canary Islands, Fuerteventura, Caleta De Fuste, 3-star Bluesea Club Caleta Dorada for seven nights, all-inclusive, departing from Manchester on September 26.
Price: £699 per person based on two adults sharing, includes a 22kg baggage allowance and return transfers.
For warm seas and coastal walks: Menorca from £569pp
After months of summer sun, the sea around Playas de Fornells on Menorca's north coast reaches its warmest temperatures, with the island's famously clear, shallow waters at their most inviting. The travel company suggested a stroll along the Camí de Cavalls coastal path during cooler hours, followed by fresh seafood in Fornells to round off an ideal break.
Jet2holidays Balearics, Menorca, Playas De Fornells, 4-star Fergus Club Carema Splash for seven nights, Bed and Breakfast departing from Newcastle on September 24. Price: £679 per person based on two adults sharing, includes a 22kg baggage allowance and return transfers. Approximately £36 in tourist tax is payable at the property for this holiday (included in the price above).
For swimming, sea caves and marina evenings: the Algarve from £639pp
Portugal's southern coast remains primed for lengthy beach days throughout September, boasting warm seas, roughly ten hours of daily sunshine and ample opportunities for swimming, paddleboarding and boat excursions to dramatic sea caves. Albufeira's Old Town and marina provide the perfect backdrop for evening dining.
Jet2holidays Portugal, Algarve, Albufeira, 3-star Monica Isabel Beach Club for seven nights, self-catering, departing from Bristol on September 25. Price: £629 per person based on two adults sharing, includes a 22kg baggage allowance and return transfers. Approximately £24 in tourist tax is payable at the property for this holiday (included in the price above).
For al fresco city nights: Rome from £699pp
Mild evenings are the true indulgence of a late-summer Roman escape. September cools aperitivo hour to a comfortable temperature, freeing up daytime for the Vatican Museums, the Colosseum and the Trevi Fountain, while nights belong to outdoor tables in Trastevere.
Jet2CityBreaks Rome, Rome City, 3+ star Aparthotel Adagio Rome Vatican, three nights room only departing from Edinburgh on September 25. Price: £699 per person based on two adults, includes a 22kg baggage allowance.
