
Planning your itinerary, dreaming of the change of scenery, prepping your travel essentials – the excitement that comes with counting down to a holiday abroad is unmatched. Of course, you’ll feel even more smug if you managed to bag a brilliant bargain on your flights and hotel.
This is where the The Independent’s deal hunters can help. We dig out the best deals and discount codes on travel so that you don’t have to. From Emirates and EasyJet to Jet2Holidays and Tui, our team of deal hunters scan for top offers from trusted companies. Here, we’re diving into the best ways to save some cash when booking your travel plans with TravelUp.
The travel company offers more than 300,000 hotels worldwide and flights with airlines including British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines. We’ve got the latest TraveUp deals and discount codes, plus more ways to spend less on travel, including exclusive newsletter offers and travel options for students. Here’s what you need to know.
Daily discount codes and deals
TravelUp updates its deals and discount codes daily. If you’re planning your travel for this year, you can get up to 40 per cent off your 2025 holiday.
Eager to jet off to Dubai this year? While it’s a relatively small saving, you can save £15 on your flights with our discount code above. There’s also a code that’ll get you £15 off flights and hotel bookings with Emirates.
How to save without a TravelUp promo code
If you’re a student, Backpacker by Travel Up Student includes worldwide travel options such as island hopping, bus trips, sailing and more. These come with the company's “pricebeat guarantee”. This means that if you find a better price elsewhere, Travel Up promises to beat it if it meets its criteria. Plus, it will give you £100 off your next trip as a student.
To find out about the latest offers and competitions with TravelUp, you can sign up for the company’s newsletter. It’s also worth signing up for the TravelUp Hey! App, where you can compare and save exclusive deals, as well as get help with staying organised while you travel. Think of it as your free PA that provides you with automatic check-in, flight updates, your departure gate number and where to find your luggage when you land, so you can browse duty-free with peace of mind.
As we’re sure you already know, it’s often better to book in advance. In fact, experts confirm there’s more to be gained from booking well in advance than using last-minute deals. The Independent asked the experts when to look out for sales prices and when to book to get the best deals, whether you’re planning a short-haul or long-haul flights or a ski holiday, so we’d recommend checking out the best times to book your trip here.
Popular destinations
While prices will vary depending on when you book, we’ve seen return flights from London to Japan starting from around £500. Those headed to Dubai could find a return flight starting from £360. Or, if the Big Apple awaits, return flights to New York City start from around £340. Is Australia on your bucket list? You could fly from London to Sydney for £879 in December, once summer there begins.
As for Europe, we've seen return flights from London to Zurich from £113, and from Manchester to Barcelona from £141.
How we choose the best discount codes
To bring you the best discount codes across our carefully selected lineup of shops, we have a crack team of bargain hunters on high alert. From tech and beauty to home appliances and outdoor gear, we’d recommend bookmarking our dedicated deals page to get the latest and best money-saving discount codes. We only ever highlight offers from our tried and tested favourite retailers and brands.
Why you can trust us
The Independent has been a trusted consumer champion since 1986, reporting on behalf of our readers to find the best deals and discounts. Whether it’s travel coverage, regular deals coverage or helping you source the top offers during some of the biggest annual shopping events (think Amazon Prime Day, Black Friday and the Boxing Day sales), our team is always looking out for the best ways to save you money on the products worth buying. We only ever select offers on the brands and retailers that we trust.