The most anticipated shopping event of the year has arrived early, with Black Friday 2024 bringing unprecedented travel discounts and holiday offers that savvy British shoppers won't want to miss.
Black Friday Dates and Early Start
This year's Black Friday officially falls on November 28, with Cyber Monday following on December 1. However, Amazon kicked off the celebrations early with its separate Black Friday Sale beginning November 20.
Travel companies have joined the early discount trend, offering substantial savings on holidays, flights, and accommodation well before the main shopping weekend.
Package Holiday Bargains
Several major holiday providers have launched impressive Black Friday sales that cater to all types of travellers.
Turquoise Holidays is offering a spectacular 50% discount on stays at the luxurious Six Senses Laamu Maldives. Available for bookings between November 27 and December 1, couples can enjoy seven nights in a Lagoon Water Villa from £2,999 per person, including flights from Heathrow and seaplane transfers. This represents a massive saving of £5,500 per couple.
Family holidays are equally compelling, with seven-night packages costing just £7,995 per family - an impressive £6,450 saving.
Jet2holidays continues its popularity with £100 off per person on selected deals, including holidays from their new London Gatwick base. Destinations include Turkey, Portugal's Algarve, and Lanzarote, with deals available across all seasons.
TUI has extended its Black Friday promotion period until December 2, offering savings of up to £300 per booking for MyTUI account holders. These discounts apply to holidays departing between January 1, 2026 and October 31, 2027, covering destinations from Greece to Thailand and the Caribbean.
For budget-conscious families, Butlin's presents up to 40% off all 2026 breaks, coinciding with the holiday park's 90th anniversary celebrations. February Half Term breaks start from just £67, while four-night Showtime Midweek breaks featuring The Dinosaur That Pooped begin at an incredible £39.
loveholidays completes the package holiday offerings with up to £400 off selected deals, including seven-night packages to France's Cote d'Azur from just £20 per person per night.
Hotel and Accommodation Deals
Major booking platforms are competing fiercely for Black Friday business with substantial discounts.
Expedia and Hotels.com are offering up to 40% off during the Black Friday to Travel Tuesday period, with Hotels.com featuring up to 75% off select properties on Travel Tuesday alone. The platform is also providing bonus gift cards with purchases.
Booking.com guarantees minimum 30% savings globally, with up to 40% off select accommodation and 25% off car rentals. Options range from Istanbul hotels at £10 per night to Dubai properties for £59 per night.
IHG presents up to 25% off stays at more than 6,800 hotels worldwide when booked by December 4 for travel through March 2026. IHG One Rewards members can save up to 60% at participating Iberostar Beachfront Resorts.
For UK staycations, Cottages.com offers 30% off more than 70,000 holidays, with breaks starting from just £299.
Cruise and Attraction Offers
MSC Cruises has launched its early Black Friday sale with up to 30% off selected 2025/26 sailings from Southampton. Highlights include seven-night Northern Europe sailings from £339 and Norwegian Fjords summer getaways from £599.
Adventure seekers can benefit from Gap 360's up to 40% off escorted tours for 18-35 year olds. More than 130 tours are discounted, including an 11-day Ultimate Mexico tour reduced from £1,995 to £1,197.
Merlin annual passes see significant reductions, with the Essential pass dropping from £139 to £79 and the Gold pass reduced from £239 to £199, providing access to attractions including LEGOLAND Windsor and Alton Towers.
Flight Discounts and Airline Promotions
Skyscanner remains the go-to platform for flight comparisons, with last year's discounts reaching 24% during the Black Friday period.
Cathay Pacific offers £150 off per person on flights to Asia Pacific destinations including Japan, Thailand, and Australia. The promotion, using code UKBLACKFRI, provides £600 savings for groups of four. Revolut customers get exclusive early access from November 17-27.
While British Airways hasn't revealed specific 2024 deals, last year's offerings included flights from just £39 each way to destinations like Nice and Valencia, suggesting similar value this year.
With such extensive travel deals available across all holiday categories, Black Friday 2024 presents the perfect opportunity for British travellers to secure their dream holidays at unprecedented prices.
