'I booked seat on Ryanair's cheapest flight and cost of trip left me floored'
We've all had those moments where we just want to jump on a plane and soak up some much-needed sunshine, but one woman recently took this travel dream to new heights. Sofia, who goes by the handle sofiasttravels on TikTok, confessed that she booked herself onto " Ryanair 's cheapest flight" for a day trip, and was left gobsmacked by how little it cost to spend a day gallivanting in a different country.
In a recent video, Sofia shared her "extreme day trip" adventure - an experiment to see what would happen if she simply hopped on the most affordable flight available. After a bit of digging, she found that the cheapest ticket was for a flight to Pescara in Italy on the day she wanted to travel.
She revealed that this set her back a mere £42 for a return journey from London Stansted Airport. Eager to discover what awaited them, Sofia and a friend jetted off to Italy where they enjoyed breakfast for a bargain €6.20 each, roughly £5.34.
Greeted by a balmy 23°C, they strolled along the beach before indulging in cocktails and snacks, which totalled €7.00 (£6.03). Next on the agenda was lunch, costing them €23.00 per person, approximately £19.82. In a surprising twist, they ended up joining a "stranger's 18th birthday party", seemingly having a whale of a time.
Later, they treated themselves to some gelato at €2.50 (£2.15) per serving. Along with browsing the local shops and savouring delicious food, they squeezed in another Aperol spritz before heading home.
After a day packed with excitement, they hopped on their flight back and Sofia declared it was "such a great day out." It's truly remarkable what can be achieved within the span of 24 hours.
The video has left scores of viewers astonished since its release, prompting a flurry of questions. One viewer even expressed intentions to embark on a similar adventure soon.
A seasoned traveller shared: "Cheapest flight I've taken with Ryanair was a £4 return back in uni. Skipped lectures for a day trip to Dublin."
Someone else recounted: "Did this once to Copenhagen. It was so tiring, but had the best day." Another responded: "Wow - looks amazing."
In another comment, someone mentioned: "I'm flying to Amsterdam and back on the same day. I got a ticket to see the Anne Frank house and I'll do a boat trip."
For those unaware, with proper planning, you can explore over 200 destinations across 34 countries on a budget with Ryanair. Daily checks for the lowest fares on European flights make it possible to spontaneously jet off to a variety of places.
Whether for work or leisure, there are countless reasons to book a spur-of-the-moment trip. All it takes is some savvy searching to snag the best deals for your intended travel dates.
The Ryanair website says: "We understand that flexibility is important to our travellers, so we make it easy to compare low cost flights with our Fare Finder. Take advantage of the Ryanair app for a friendly mobile experience and special offers, so you can conveniently plan trips throughout Europe and find important information related to your flight.
"You can plan the logistics of your trip right in one place. Find a hotel, car hire and vacation packages on the official Ryanair site while searching, booking and checking-in for flights."
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