Travellers can fly direct from Cardiff Airport to Alicante for £35 and to Palma for £56 on Tuesday, October 27, with many other destinations available for under £100 during this year's October half term.
The half-term period runs from October 24 to 31, and Tuesday has the most affordable deals on offer. While some destinations require connecting flights, there are several direct options that stay within the budget.
Direct flights under £60
A one-way direct flight from Cardiff Airport to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport costs £35 on Tuesday, October 27. The Ryanair service departs Cardiff at 9.45am and lands in Alicante at 1.10pm. The fare includes a personal item that fits under the seat, with extra baggage available at an additional cost.
According to AccuWeather, Alicante's October 2026 forecast shows daily high temperatures ranging from 19.7C to 29.7C, with overnight lows between 14.7C and 20.8C. The average high for October is 23C, with an average low of 17C.
A one-way direct flight from Cardiff Airport to Palma de Mallorca Airport costs £56 on the same date. The TUI Airways service departs at 6am and arrives in Palma at 9.15am. The price includes two baggage items: a personal item that fits under the seat and a cabin bag with a maximum weight of 10kg.
More destinations under £100
For those willing to take non-direct flights, there are numerous countries reachable from Cardiff for under £100 one way. These include Ireland, the Netherlands, Italy, Portugal, Poland, Austria, Morocco, Croatia, Germany, Czechia, Albania, Switzerland, France, Belgium, Malta, Hungary, Turkiye, Egypt, Denmark, Sweden, Romania, Bulgaria, Algeria, Greece and Norway.
As a smaller airport, Cardiff does not offer direct flights to many destinations, so travel times can extend from four hours to over 24 hours, not including airport transfers. The average temperature in Palma during October is 20C, and TUI notes that October is a great time to visit the city, with pleasant temperatures and plenty of sunshine ideal for outdoor activities and exploring historic sites.
