Best places to travel from United Kingdom in May (2026)
15 destinations that are easy to enter on a United Kingdom passport and in season in May, ranked by visa ease and weather. Estimated for 7 days, 1 traveller, flying from London.
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| # | Destination | Visa | Stay | Approx. flight | Est. 7-day budget | Visa difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇲🇦 Marrakech Souks, riads and trips to the Sahara and Atlas. | Visa-free | 90 days | $290 ~4h each way | $780 | Easy |
| 2 | 🇬🇪 Tbilisi & Georgia Wine, mountains and one of the best food scenes in the region. | Visa-free | 360 days | $400 ~5h each way | $790 | Easy |
| 3 | 🇭🇺 Budapest Thermal baths, ruin bars and Danube views. | Visa-free | 90 days | $210 ~3h each way | $840 | Easy |
| 4 | 🇨🇿 Prague Fairytale old town, castles and Christmas markets. | Visa-free | 90 days | $170 ~2h each way | $870 | Easy |
| 5 | 🇺🇿 Tashkent & Samarkand Silk Road cities with blue-tiled mosques and bazaars. | Visa-free | 30 days | $550 ~7h each way | $900 | Easy |
| 6 | 🇹🇷 Istanbul Hagia Sophia, bazaars, Bosphorus cruises and kebabs. | Visa-free | 90 days | $300 ~4h each way | $930 | Easy |
| 7 | 🇹🇷 Cappadocia Hot-air balloons over fairy chimneys and cave hotels. | Visa-free | 90 days | $350 ~5h each way | $980 | Easy |
| 8 | 🇰🇿 Almaty Mountain lakes and canyons on the edge of a modern city. | Visa-free | 30 days | $590 ~8h each way | $1,010 | Easy |
| 9 | 🇵🇹 Lisbon Trams, custard tarts, viewpoints and nearby beaches. | Visa-free | 90 days | $220 ~3h each way | $1,060 | Easy |
| 10 | 🇬🇷 Greece (Athens & islands) Acropolis, Santorini sunsets and island ferries. | Visa-free | 90 days | $300 ~4h each way | $1,210 | Easy |
| 11 | 🇪🇸 Barcelona Gaudí, tapas, beaches and late nights. | Visa-free | 90 days | $180 ~2h each way | $1,230 | Easy |
| 12 | 🇳🇱 Amsterdam Canals, museums, cycling and tulip season in spring. | Visa-free | 90 days | $110 ~1h each way | $1,300 | Easy |
| 13 | 🇮🇹 Rome Colosseum, Vatican and some of the world's best food. | Visa-free | 90 days | $210 ~3h each way | $1,330 | Easy |
| 14 | 🇫🇷 Paris Museums, cafés, the Eiffel Tower and day trips. | Visa-free | 90 days | $110 ~1h each way | $1,370 | Easy |
| 15 | 🇬🇧 London Museums (many free), markets, theatre and parks. | Domestic | Unlimited | $60 ~1h each way | $1,460 | Easy |
Flights are rough round-trip economy estimates from distance; daily costs are mid-range estimates (shared room, meals, local transport). Always check live prices and official visa rules before booking.