Planning to ring in the New Year abroad? Here is how to organise your airport transfer from Liverpool or Manchester Airport for a New Year holiday or city break.
New Year is one of the most popular times to travel — whether you are heading to a European city break, a Caribbean beach or a long-haul adventure. For Merseyside travellers, the New Year period (28 December to 3 January) is one of the busiest times of year for airport transfers. Here is how to plan yours.
New Year travel patterns from Liverpool and Merseyside
Outbound travel: Most New Year travellers depart between 28 and 31 December, with the busiest departure days being 29 and 30 December. Flights on 31 December itself are popular for those wanting to arrive at the destination in time for New Year's Eve celebrations.
Return travel: Most New Year travellers return between 1 and 5 January, with the busiest return days being 2 and 3 January. Late-night and overnight arrivals are common for New Year returns.
Popular New Year destinations from Liverpool Airport
- Amsterdam — one of the most popular New Year city break destinations from Liverpool
- Prague — a popular budget New Year city break
- Barcelona — popular for New Year celebrations
- Tenerife — popular for New Year sun holidays
- Lanzarote — popular for New Year sun holidays
Popular New Year destinations from Manchester Airport
- Dubai — one of the most popular New Year destinations from Manchester, with spectacular fireworks
- New York — popular for the Times Square New Year's Eve celebrations
- Barbados — popular for New Year Caribbean breaks
- Reykjavik — popular for New Year Northern Lights breaks
- Sydney — popular for the Sydney Harbour fireworks (long-haul)
New Year's Eve transfers
For passengers departing on New Year's Eve, be aware that:
- Roads in Liverpool city centre and surrounding areas may be busier than usual due to New Year's Eve events
- Allow extra journey time for New Year's Eve departures
- Early morning departures on 1 January are common for overnight flights
Book your New Year airport transfer
Book your transfer or request a quote. Book early — New Year transfers book up quickly.
See also: Christmas airport transfers | Summer school holiday transfers | Liverpool Airport transfer guide | Late-night airport transfers
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