Affectionately known as the, "Garden of the Atlantic," Madeira is made up an archipelago of four islands off the Northwest coast of Africa. Thanks to its location, Madeira enjoys a summer climate, all year round, with highs of up to 24°C in October. Featuring a six mile long beach, there are plenty of opportunities for scuba diving or boat trips. The city of Funchal is also not to be missed, explore quaint streets, busy nightlife and top it all off with a ride on the island's famous street toboggans - the best way to get around!placeholder image
Affectionately known as the, "Garden of the Atlantic," Madeira is made up an archipelago of four islands off the Northwest coast of Africa. Thanks to its location, Madeira enjoys a summer climate, all year round, with highs of up to 24°C in October. Featuring a six mile long beach, there are plenty of opportunities for scuba diving or boat trips. The city of Funchal is also not to be missed, explore quaint streets, busy nightlife and top it all off with a ride on the island's famous street toboggans - the best way to get around!

October half term 2021: The 8 best places to fly to from Belfast International Airport from Madeira to Cyprus

By Sarah McCann, Search and Trends Writer
Published 17th Sep 2021, 10:40 BST
Updated 7th Oct 2021, 15:28 BST
With winter around the corner and the nights on the turn, many of us are thinking about a quick getaway for some winter sun this half-term, but where are the best places to fly to from Belfast International Airport?

The global pandemic and lockdown that followed impacted travelling abroad for many, but with more countries opening up and restrictions easing, the opportunity to jet away this October is finally here.

So, where is hot in October and most importantly, where can I fly to from Belfast International airport?

Here are the 8 best places to fly to from Belfast International Airport in October.

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Known for its otherworldly appearance, Lanzarote boasts year round sunshine and a warm, mild climate, whatever the time of year. In October you can expect highs of 26°C, which is ideal for escaping the first frosts at home. An ideal choice for families, Lanzarote has over 100 beaches to choose from and is home to three waterparks.

5. Lanzarote

Known for its otherworldly appearance, Lanzarote boasts year round sunshine and a warm, mild climate, whatever the time of year. In October you can expect highs of 26°C, which is ideal for escaping the first frosts at home. An ideal choice for families, Lanzarote has over 100 beaches to choose from and is home to three waterparks.

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Known for its hot summers and mild winters, Zante is the ideal destination for October with highs of 24°C. There are plenty of activities to explore on the island, including scuba diving, jet skiing or cycling. One of Zante's most famous sites is a shipwreck located off the west coast of the island which can only be accessed by sea, if visiting, make sure to include a detour to the Blue Caves.

6. Zante

Known for its hot summers and mild winters, Zante is the ideal destination for October with highs of 24°C. There are plenty of activities to explore on the island, including scuba diving, jet skiing or cycling. One of Zante's most famous sites is a shipwreck located off the west coast of the island which can only be accessed by sea, if visiting, make sure to include a detour to the Blue Caves.

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With highs of 21°C and up to 6 hours a day of sunshine, Nice is the ideal choice for a city break in the sun during October. The city in the French Riviera, boasts a bustling old town with cafes, restaurants and boutiques, set alongside charming traditional streets. Enjoy lazy afternoons choosing from one of the 20 public beaches Nice has to offer and spend your evenings strolling along the Promenade des Anglais. The biggest draw to Nice is its location to other destinations, with Monte Carlo, Monaco, Cannes and Antibes all a train ride away.

7. Nice

With highs of 21°C and up to 6 hours a day of sunshine, Nice is the ideal choice for a city break in the sun during October. The city in the French Riviera, boasts a bustling old town with cafes, restaurants and boutiques, set alongside charming traditional streets. Enjoy lazy afternoons choosing from one of the 20 public beaches Nice has to offer and spend your evenings strolling along the Promenade des Anglais. The biggest draw to Nice is its location to other destinations, with Monte Carlo, Monaco, Cannes and Antibes all a train ride away.

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Another edition for the Canary Islands, Tenerife is a firm favourite thanks to its warm climate, plentiful beaches and family orientated atmosphere. Offering 7 hours of sunshine in October, with highs of 26.6°C, winter layers will be a thing of the past. The largest island of the Canary Islands, Tenerife is home to Spain's highest peak, the Teide Volcano, which is also a World Heritage Site. For anyone wishing to climb to the summit it takes around 6 hours, but those wanting a more relaxed pace there is also a cable car option, which will get you there in a few minutes.

8. Tenerife

Another edition for the Canary Islands, Tenerife is a firm favourite thanks to its warm climate, plentiful beaches and family orientated atmosphere. Offering 7 hours of sunshine in October, with highs of 26.6°C, winter layers will be a thing of the past. The largest island of the Canary Islands, Tenerife is home to Spain's highest peak, the Teide Volcano, which is also a World Heritage Site. For anyone wishing to climb to the summit it takes around 6 hours, but those wanting a more relaxed pace there is also a cable car option, which will get you there in a few minutes.

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