TUI has launched a number of new flights to Portugal for the summer holidays, with five new routes on offer for sun-starved Brits.
The holiday giant has expanded its offering to include flights to Faro from Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle (two new flights) and Glasgow, between May 30 through to October 31.
Currently you can find return fares from £119pp to Faro for travel in June.
At the time of writing Portugal remains on the UK's green list, meaning that you won't need to quarantine when you return to the UK. However, there are some requirements such as a pre-departure test, and a PCR test on day two of being back in the UK.
Meanwhile, Portugal is open to Brits but you'll need to show proof of a negative PCR test result taken 72 hours of arrival (or show proof that you are fully vaccinated against Covid-19).
The good news is that if you are planning a package holiday through TUI, they have secured discounted PCR testing packages - and for green list destinations, these start from £20pp. This means families could save hundreds of pounds, with some private PCR test kits costing £120.
For those tempted by last-minute breaks, there are plenty of deals to be had too.
For example, you can bag seven nights from £463pp in Armacao De Pera staying at the 4T Holiday Inn Algarve on a bed and breakfast board basis. (Departing from Birmingham on May 30).
Or there's seven nights from £358pp in Albufeira staying at the 4T Paladim Aparthotel on a half-board basis. (Departing from Newcastle on June 3).
TUI is also offering an extra £50 off Portugal holidays departing up to August 31, although there is a minimum spend of £1000 per booking.
Portugal is currently the main holiday destination on offer for Brits out of the current green list countries and territories, in terms of being open to UK tourists and not requiring visitors to be fully vaccinated against Covid.
However, just because it's a popular option doesn't mean there aren't deals to be had. In fact, we've rounded up plenty more cheap Portugal deals from £252pp you can book for summer.
Oh, and because there's so much information to take in, we've also got some top tips if you're booking a Portugal trip during the pandemic.
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