An Eastern European city is being highlighted as a great value vacation spot, with UK flights starting at £100 per person and a five-star hotel room for two available for just £65 per night.
According to travel expert Sarah Findlay from Total Travel Protection, Gdańsk, a city on the Baltic coast of Poland, is an underrated and affordable holiday destination that British tourists should consider booking.
The flight duration from the UK to Gdansk typically ranges from two to 2.5 hours, depending on the departure airport. For instance, flights from London Stansted take about 2 hours and 5 minutes, while those from Bristol are approximately 2 hours and 52 minutes.
Airlines like Ryanair, Wizz Air, and Jet2 operate flights to Gdansk from various UK airports including Newcastle, Stansted, Leeds, Belfast, Edinburgh, Manchester, Bristol, Liverpool, Aberdeen, and Birmingham. Currently, direct flights for December are available for £15.
There are numerous affordable accommodation options in Gdańsk. For example, a room at the five-star Hotel Podewils Old Town Gdańsk can be booked for £65 a night in December.
During a visit to Gdańsk, visitors can explore the Old Town, tour the Museum of World War Two, and appreciate the city’s architecture through walking tours or city cruises. Traditional Polish dishes like pierogi and żurek can be sampled, while those seeking the beach experience can head to Jelitkowo Beach, just 6 miles from the city center.
Given Gdańsk’s location on the Baltic coast with mild summer temperatures in the low 20s, travelers can enjoy a comfortable climate without extreme heat. Recent data from Total Travel Protection indicates a 15% increase in heat-related travel insurance claims during summer 2025, underlining the importance of considering temperature trends when planning trips.
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