Monarch

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About Monarch

Monarch, which is part of the Monarch Travel Group, has been going strong since the 1960s, and today flies more than 90,000 passengers direct from the UK to a host of popular destinations all year round. Read on to discover more about this low cost airline and budget holiday provider.

Monarch discount code 2024/2025: Save on holidays, flights & hotels
Monarch discount code 2024/2025: Save on holidays, flights & hotels

Cheap flights with Monarch

Monarch is renowned for its great value, great quality, low cost air fares. Having been around for many years, it's an airline people recognise and trust, taking thousands of people each year to much loved holiday resorts and popular cities from hubs across the Midlands, north of England and London.

Monarch discount code 2024/2025: Save on holidays, flights & hotels
Monarch discount code 2024/2025: Save on holidays, flights & hotels

Discover more about cheap flights with Monarch in the following section, which covers everything from fare types to baggage allowances and destinations.

Monarch flights from the UK

Monarch offers cheap flights to beach and city destinations across Europe and the Med. While its headquarters are based at London Luton Airport, Monarch is well known to those in the Midlands and north of England, thanks to its extensive list of routes departing from Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds Bradford airports, as well as a number of great value fares from London Gatwick and London Luton.

The wild coastline of Mondrago Natural Park, Majorca
The wild coastline of Mondrago Natural Park, Majorca © Dmitrii Sakharov - Dreamstime.com

Monarch flights from Manchester (MAN)

Monarch offers a good variety of routes from its based at Terminal 2 in Manchester Airport. From beach favourites in Spain, Portugal and Greece, to ski retreats in France, Switzerland and Austria, you can book flights from Manchester Airport to the following destinations:

  • Austria: Innsbruck
  • Balearic Islands: Ibiza, Majorca, Menorca
  • Canary Islands: Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Tenerife
  • Croatia: Zagreb
  • Finland: Lapland (Kittila)
  • France: Grenoble
  • Gibraltar
  • Greece: Preveza/Lefkas, Rhodes
  • Israel: Tel Aviv
  • Italy: Naples, Turin, Venice, Verona
  • Portugal: Faro (Algarve), Funchal (Madeira), Lisbon, Porto
  • Spain (mainland): Alicante, Almeria, Barcelona, Malaga
  • Sweden: Stockholm
  • Switzerland: Geneva
  • Turkey: Dalaman

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Monarch flights from Leeds Bradford (LBA)

The gateway for those in Yorkshire to Europe and the rest of the world, Leeds Bradford Airport is a real hub for those disappearing on well earned holidays, be it a bustling city or a sunny seaside retreat. With only one terminal, you will easily find Monarch at the airport, and you can look forward to visiting any of the following destinations direct:

  • Balearic Islands: Majorca, Menorca
  • Canary Islands: Tenerife
  • Cyprus: Larnaca
  • Italy: Naples
  • Portugal: Faro (Algarve)
  • Spain (mainland): Alicante, Barcelona, Malaga
  • Turkey: Dalaman

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Monarch flights from Birmingham (BHX)

Flights with Monarch from Birmingham Airport offer a wide range of choice for the discerning traveller. You may be taking a few days off to explore the historic city of Rome or heading to Faro to snoop around the pretty villages of the Algarve - wherever you want to go, with only one terminal you won't struggle to find Monarch, and when you book using any current offer or online deals you're sure to bag cheap flights to any of the following destinations:

  • Austria: Innsbruck, Salzburg
  • Balearic Islands: Ibiza, Majorca, Menorca
  • Canary Islands: Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Tenerife
  • Croatia: Dubrovnik
  • Cyprus: Larnaca, Paphos
  • France: Grenoble, Nice
  • Gibraltar
  • Greece: Heraklion (Crete), Preveza/Lefkas
  • Italy: Rome, Turin, Venice
  • Portugal: Faro (Algarve), Funchal (Madeira), Lisbon
  • Spain (mainland): Alicante, Barcelona, Madrid, Malaga
  • Sweden: Stockholm
  • Turkey: Dalaman

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Monarch flights from London Gatwick (LGW)

From its base at London Gatwick's South terminal, Monarch flies direct to a number of very popular holiday destinations, including Majorca, Lanzarote, Rhodes, Dalaman, and more. If you want to make good use of a current online offer from Monarch to help save on the already cheap fares, you can fly to the following places with Monarch from London Gatwick airport:

  • Austria: Innsbruck, Salzburg
  • Balearic Islands: Ibiza, Majorca, Menorca
  • Canary Islands: Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Tenerife
  • Croatia: Dubrovnik, Zagreb
  • Cyprus: Larnaca, Paphos
  • Finland: Lapland (Kittila)
  • France: Grenoble, Lyon
  • Germany: Friedrichshafen (Alps)
  • Gibraltar
  • Greeece: Preveza/Lefkas, Rhodes
  • Italy: Turin, Venice
  • Portugal: Faro (Algarve), Funchal (Madeira), Lisbon
  • Spain (mainland): Alicante, Almeria, Barcelona, Malaga
  • Switzerland: Geneva
  • Turkey: Dalaman

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Monarch flights from London Luton (LTN)

London Luton Airport is Monarch's HQ, and a departure point from which you can reach many of the most exciting sunny holiday spots in Europe and the Mediterranean. Slurp spaghetti in Naples, take a hike in Tenerife, or go diving in Eilat, Israel - whatever you want to do on your next holiday, booking a cheap flight with Monarch from London Luton Airport is your key to a fantastic low cost start to your holiday:

  • Balearic Islands: Majorca, Menorca
  • Canary Islands: Lanzarote, Tenerife
  • Cyprus: Larnaca
  • Gibraltar
  • Israel: Tel Aviv, Ovda (Eilat)
  • Italy: Naples, Rome
  • Portugal: Faro (Algarve), Porto
  • Spain (mainland): Alicante, Malaga
  • Sweden: Stockholm
  • Turkey: Dalaman

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Monarch fare types

Flight Only

This does exactly what it says on the tin, including no more than your flight, taxes and standard hand baggage allowance. It's a great option if you're on a strict budget, perhaps in a hurry or only travelling a short distance for a limited period of time. You can however, tailor your flight only fare should you wish with optional extras such as checked baggage, seat selection and meals, which you can add to your flight either during or after the booking process. Remember to look out for any online Monarch offers that may cut the cost of a flight only fare even more.

Flight Only
Hand baggage two bags up to 10kg in total included
Checked baggage can be purchased from £17
Seat reservation can be chosen from £3, otherwise allocated
Meals can be ordered in advance online, from £6

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Essentials Pack

Giving you a little more for your money, the Essentials Pack includes one checked item of baggage and the chance for you to choose your own seat, rather than have it allocated for you. Hot meals will need to be purchased online in advance, while snacks and drinks can be bought during your flight. Always check the latest Monarch deals and discounts to see if there's an offer which could save you money when booking an Essentials Pack fare.

Essentials Pack
Hand baggage two bags up to 10kg in total included
Checked baggage one bag up to 23kg included
Seat reservation option to choose your seat included
Meals can be ordered in advance online, from £6.00
Extras online check in included

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  • Extras Pack

For a flight with added comfort, space and convenience, you can't go wrong with the Extras Pack from Monarch. As well as an increased baggage allowance, it also includes extra legroom seats giving you a little more room to relax. You can order hot meals in advance online, while snacks and drinks can be purchased during the flight.

Extras Pack
Hand baggage two bags up to 10kg in total included
Checked baggage one bag up to 26kg included
Seat reservation seat with extra legroom included
Meals must be ordered in advance online, from £6.00
Extras online check in included

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Monarch baggage allowances & charges

Thanks to Monarch's structured fare system, it's easy to see what baggage is or isn't included with your booking. Read on for further details about size and weight restrictions on hand baggage as well as the cost of purchasing checked baggage, excess baggage and sports equipment:

Monarch hand baggage allowances

No matter what your fare type or whether you used an online Monarch deal when booking, you're guaranteed a hand baggage allowance of up to 10kg, measuring up to 56x40x25cm. This can be one bag or two smaller items that total 10kg and the same dimensions, letting you take a laptop or handbag separately if you wish. Monarch also offers you a third bag in the form of duty free shopping, so you don't have to worry about squeezing in any last minute purchases.

Monarch checked baggage allowances

Your checked baggage allowance will depend on the fare you have chosen. If you opt for a Flight Only fare then you will need to purchase checked baggage, which starts from £17 when you book it online and in advance, otherwise it's from £30 per item at the airport. If you have and Essentials or Extras Pack fare, one bag up to 23kg and 26kg respectively is included with your booking.

If you're buying excess baggage it's charged at £10 for the first three kilos, and then £10 per kilo up to 12kg when you pay online and in advance. If you turn up to pay excess baggage fees at the airport, you're looking at charges from £30 for the first three extra kilos. Please note, Monarch will not accept any one bag weighing more than 32kg.

Sports equipment

From golf clubs and skis to bikes and surfboards, Monarch lets you travel with your prized sporting possessions from as little as £20 each way. Book online and in advance to save money on your sports equipment, otherwise airport fees start from £30 each way.

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Destinations with Monarch

Monarch flies to more than 70 popular holiday destinations in Europe, the Mediterranean and beyond. Whether you are after a beach holiday or a weekend break, you'll find a cheap flight with Monarch.

Monarch flights to Tenerife, Canary Islands

Tenerife: the largest of the Canary islands and one of Monarch's most popular destinations year round. With Monarch flights to Tenerife departing from all five of its UK airport bases, it's cheaper and easier to reach this terrific Atlantic island holiday spot than ever before.

Whether you go for the beaches, water sports, and lively nightlife in summer, or the fantastic hiking and cycling opportunities in winter, you know you'll see plenty of sunshine with warm temperatures from January to December. Outdoor lovers will want to hit Mount Teide National Park, while families can't miss a day out at the world famous Siam Park water park.

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Monarch flights to Malaga, Spain

Monarch flights to Malaga are incredibly popular thanks to its location on the Costa del Sol. Book a cheap flight in the Monarch sale or with an online discount code to secure your seat direct to the sun. With balmy, pleasant conditions all year, the resorts of the Costa del Sol continues to draw families, couples and groups back time and time again.

Choose from luxury residences in Marbella, beautiful boutique B&Bs in Nerja or the bright lights of Torremolinos to name a few. Don't miss the city of Malaga itself, with its enchanting cathedral and Museo Picasso, dedicated to the work of the renowned artist.

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Monarch flights to Faro, Portugal

The Algarve is a vibrant, colourful coastline that stretches from the border of Spain out towards the Atlantic Ocean, blending loud and lively resorts with peaceful, laid back towns and cities, and cheap Monarch flights to Faro ensure you can get there for less.

Take your pick of places, be it the windy stretches of beach by Sagres, the late night promenade of Albufeira or the five star treatment at Vilamoura - whatever your budget and taste, the Algarve will have something that suits with great weather thrown in, especially between April and October.

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Destinations from the Canary Islands in the west to Turkey in the east are on the table when it comes to booking cheap flights for 2024/2025. To see all of the destinations Monarch flies to, visit the website and start searching for your cheap flights, whether there's an active Monarch sale or not.

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Holidays with Monarch

As well as offering countless cheap flights, Monarch has many deals on fabulous holidays too. Crucially, if you book a Monarch holiday, your options open up significantly. Along with the destinations mentioned above, you can book an exotic break, be it anything from B&B basis to full on all inclusive, to the following top holiday destinations that are ideal for summer or winter sun in 2024/2025:

  • Balearic Islands - Ibiza, Majorca, Menorca
  • Canary Islands - Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, La Gomera, Lanzarote, Tenerife
  • Croatia
  • Cyprus
  • France - Nice
  • Gibraltar
  • Greece - Crete, Lefkas (Preveza), Meganissi, Parga, Rhodes, Sivota, Symi
  • Israel
  • Italy - Lake Garda, Neapolitan Riviera, Rome, Venice and Venetian Riviera, Verona
  • Montenegro
  • Portugal - Algarve, Estoril Coast, Lisbon, Madeira, Porto
  • Spain (mainland) - Barcelona, Costa Almeria, Costa Blanca, Costa Brava, Costa del Sol, Costa Dorada, Madrid
  • Turkey - Dalaman

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Hotels & villas with Monarch

On top of the cheap flights and bargain holidays, Monarch also provides great deals on hotels and villas at worldwide holiday destinations. It offers an extensive range of accommodation types with detailed descriptions of the facilities including photos, videos and maps.

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Ski holidays with Monarch

Monarch operates flights to ski destinations across Europe including Austria, Switzerland, France, Italy, Germany and Spain. It also offers skiing holiday packages starting from £200 per person.

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From the Monarch discount code for 2024/2025 and late deals to online sale promotions, there are plenty of ways to save on the already great value Monarch flights, holidays and hotels. Can't find what you're looking for? Head over to our flight deals section for even more great value fares from leading low cost airlines.

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Jonathan Nigel

Jonathan Nigel

Updated on Tuesday 19th March 2024

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