A combination of the cost of living crisis and the pandemic has led to fewer destinations and soaring prices when it comes to flights from Scotland.
The days when a return fare to Paris could be picked up for less than a return train journey from Edinburgh to Glasgow may be long gone, but if you are willing to be flexible about your destination you can still get great value for money.
Add in the the fact that many of these places are now significantly cheaper than Scotland for hotels, food, drink and tourist attractions, and that week away somewhere overseas may not be as unaffordable as you think.
We've had a look at some of the cheapest places to fly to from Scottish airports. Obviously when you are flying will make a big difference to the prices - and we've presumed you can get by with just a bag you can pop under the seat - but at least a couple of these destinations should be cheap at pretty much any time of year, if booked far enough ahead.
Here are our 10 bargain destinations for 2024.
5. Bordeaux
Paris is lovely, but it's big, busy and expensive. This year, why not head further south to Bordeaux in the heart of French wine country. Visit the Wine Museum, picnic with the locals beside the river, and head out of town to visit a few vineyards. Ryanair fly direct from Edinburgh and there are returns available from around £70. | Canva/Getty Images
6. Belfast
Belfast is very much a city reborn, from the Titanic Quarter with its museum dedicated to the famous ship, to its much-publicised role in the filming of Game of Thrones. You're unlikely to find cheaper flights anywhere, with Easyjet regularly offering £50 returns from Glasgow. | Canva/Getty Images
7. London
One of the world's greatest cities is barely an hour away from Scotland's main airports and we really should visit more ofter. Whether it's enjoying a plush restaurant, taking in a West End show, or just enjoying some of the most iconic city views on Earth, there are numerous flights departing from Scotland each day. To get the best deals don't be scared to mix and match airlines and airports. We find flying into London Luton and departing from London Stansted can lead to particularly cheap deals - from £50 return. | Canva/Getty Images
8. Porto
Portugal's Algarve has been a popular holiday spot for Scots for decades, but the country has more to offer than golf and beaches. Porto is a fascinating and pretty city that you can fly to from Edinburgh to with Ryanair from around £80. If you have the time, combine it with a trip to the Portuguese capital Lisbon - you can get flights back to Edinburgh, again with Ryanair, for a similar price. | Canva/Getty Images