Find Same-Day Flights from UK Airports
Discover where you could fly for the day with the Days & Stays flight finder. Search extreme day trips from UK airports by choosing your departure airport and travel date, and we’ll find destinations with outbound and return flights that make a same-day trip possible.
Find your next day trip
Find your next day tripHow Days & Stays Works
Days & Stays makes it easier to find trips that fit your available time. Instead of choosing a destination first and then trying to make the flights work, start with your departure airport and travel date and see where you could go.
For a day trip, choose the minimum amount of time you want at your destination. The finder compares scheduled outbound and return flights and shows the combinations that could give you enough time to explore before flying home.
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1. Choose when to go
Select your departure airport, travel date and how much time you want at your destination.
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2. Discover where to go
The finder looks for outbound and return flights that could make a same-day trip possible.
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3. Plan your trip
Compare options, check current fares, and start planning what you’ll do when you arrive.
What Is an Extreme Day Trip?
An extreme day trip takes the idea of a day out much further. You fly to another city or country in the morning, spend several hours exploring, then fly home later the same day.
The difficult part is finding destinations where the flight times actually work. A cheap early flight isn’t much use if the only return leaves an hour after you arrive.
Days & Stays searches the flight schedules for you. Choose your departure airport, date, and minimum time at your destination, and the finder looks for suitable outbound and return flight combinations.
Where Could You Go?
The answer depends on where you start, when you travel, and the day’s flight schedules. An extreme day trip only works when the outbound and return flights leave enough time between them to make the journey worthwhile.
From UK airports, that can mean anything from a quick hop to Ireland or the Channel Islands to a full day exploring a European city.
For example, depending on the airport, date and timetable, the finder may uncover possibilities such as:
🇳🇱 Amsterdam · 🇮🇪 Dublin · 🇫🇷 Paris · 🇧🇪 Brussels · 🇨🇭 Geneva · 🇪🇸 Barcelona · 🇮🇹 Milan · 🇵🇹 Lisbon
Don’t choose the destination first
That’s the idea behind Days & Stays. Instead of deciding where to go and then discovering that the flights don’t work, choose when you want to travel and let the finder show you the possibilities.
Flight schedules vary by day and season, so a destination that makes a great day trip on a Saturday might not work at all on a Tuesday.
Sometimes a Day Isn’t Enough
Not every destination fits neatly into a single day. An early flight out and a late flight home might give you hours to explore, but sometimes staying for a night or two makes much more sense.
That’s where the Stays in Days & Stays comes in.
Turn your trip into a one-, two-, or three-night break, and you’ll have more time to explore, more flight options and less pressure to squeeze everything into a few hours.
Day or Stay?
☀️ Day trip
Fly out and return the same day.
🛏️ 1 night
An evening away and another day to explore.
🛏️ 2 nights
A compact city break without using up a whole week.
🛏️ 3 nights
More time for the destination, while still keeping the trip short.
Prefer to stay longer? Days & Stays also turns those possibilities into short breaks, with one, two, or three nights giving you more time and often more flight options.
Before You Book an Extreme Day Trip
Finding flights that work is the first step. Before you book, look at how much usable time the trip will actually give you and whether the timings make sense for the day you have planned.
An eight-hour gap between landing and departure doesn’t mean eight hours at your destination. Airport transfers and the time needed to get back for your flight can make a big difference.
Check the airport transfer
Look at how quickly you can get from the airport to where you actually want to be. A destination with a fast rail or bus connection can give you considerably more time to explore. Check transfer times and book here.
Compare the flight times, not just the fare
The cheapest combination isn’t always the best day trip. An earlier outbound flight or later return could give you several additional hours at your destination and may be worth paying a little more for.
Add the rest of your trip
Once you’ve found suitable flights, check your airport transfers, attractions and activities. If the same-day timings feel too tight and you have the time, consider turning the trip into a one-, two- or three-night stay instead.
Check the details before booking
Flight schedules and fares can change. Check the final departure and arrival times, baggage allowance and booking conditions with the provider before paying. You should also check current passport, visa or travel authorisation requirements for your destination.
Allow time for the journey home
Make sure the return flight leaves enough time to get back to the airport and complete the necessary departure formalities. Transport disruption and queues can quickly eat into a tight schedule.
Days & Stays FAQs
Answers to some of the most common questions about extreme day trips, finding suitable flights and booking your trip.
What is an extreme day trip?
An extreme day trip involves travelling much further than a conventional day out, often by flying to another country and returning home the same day. Days & Stays helps find flight combinations that give you enough time between arriving and departing to make a day trip possible.
What does EDT mean?
EDT is a commonly used abbreviation for Extreme Day Trip. You may also see people who take these trips described as extreme day trippers or EDTers.
How does the Days & Stays flight finder work?
Choose your departure airport, travel date and the minimum amount of time you’d like at your destination. The finder searches scheduled outbound and return flights and shows destinations where a same-day trip may be possible.
Which destinations are best for an extreme day trip?
The best destinations aren’t necessarily those with the shortest flights. Look for a combination of early outbound and late return flights, a relatively quick journey from the airport into the destination and enough time on the ground to make the trip worthwhile. The Days & Stays finder searches for possibilities based on the flight schedules available on your chosen date.
How much time should I allow at my destination?
It depends on the destination and how quickly you can travel between the airport and the places you want to visit. The finder lets you choose a minimum time, but remember that this is the time between scheduled flights, not the amount of sightseeing time you’ll have.
Can I book flights through Days & Stays?
Days & Stays helps you find suitable flight combinations and provides links to check current fares and availability with booking providers. Your booking and payment are completed with the provider you choose.
Can I stay overnight instead?
Yes. Not every destination works well as a same-day trip, and staying for one, two or three nights can give you considerably more choice. Days & Stays is also designed to help turn those possibilities into short breaks when you want more time at your destination.
Can I take an extreme day trip with just hand luggage?
Yes, and for a same-day trip you may need very little luggage. Cabin baggage allowances vary between airlines, so check the allowance included with your fare before booking and again before travelling.
What happens if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
A delay can significantly reduce the time available on a same-day trip, while a cancellation could prevent the trip altogether. Check your airline’s latest flight information before leaving for the airport and understand the conditions attached to each booking. Passenger rights may vary depending on the journey, airline and circumstances.
Are the flight times and prices guaranteed?
No. Flight schedules, availability and fares can change, sometimes at short notice. Always check the final itinerary, price and booking conditions with the provider before completing your booking.
Does Days & Stays earn commission?
Some links on Days & Stays are affiliate links. If you make a booking through one of these links, we may receive a commission from the provider at no additional cost to you.
Ready to See Where You Could Go?
Choose your departure airport and travel date and let Days & Stays find the possibilities.
You don’t need to choose a destination first. Search the available flight combinations, see how much time you could have there and start planning your next extreme day trip.
Find Your Next Trip ↑Booking information: Days & Stays searches flight schedules to help identify possible trips. Flight times, fares and availability can change. Bookings are completed with third party providers. Some links are affiliate links and we may receive a commission if you make a booking, at no additional cost to you.