We've all had those moments where we just want to hop on a plane and bask in some much-needed sunshine, but one woman recently took this travel fantasy to new levels. Sofia, known as sofiasttravels on TikTok, admitted she booked herself onto "Ryanair's cheapest flight" for a day trip, and was astounded by how little it cost to spend a day gallivanting in a different country.
Sharing her "extreme day trip" adventure saw the influencer take on an experiment to see what would happen if she simply jumped on the most affordable flight available. After a bit of research, she discovered that the cheapest ticket was for a flight to Pescara in Italy on the day she wanted to travel. She disclosed that this set her back a mere £42 for a return journey from London Stansted Airport.
Keen to discover what awaited them, Sofia and a friend jetted off to Italy where they enjoyed breakfast for a bargain €6.20 each, roughly £5.34.
Welcomed by a balmy 23°C, they strolled along the beach before indulging in cocktails and snacks, which totalled €7.00 (£6.03). Next on the agenda was lunch, costing them €23.00 per person, approximately £19.82.
In a surprising twist, they ended up joining a "stranger's 18th birthday party", seemingly having a whale of a time.
Later, they treated themselves to some gelato at €2.50 (£2.15) per serving. Along with browsing the local shops and savouring delicious food, they squeezed in another Aperol spritz before heading home.
After an action-packed day, they boarded their return flight with Sofia exclaiming it was "such a great day out."
The video has since gone viral, leaving many viewers gobsmacked and eager to ask questions. One viewer was so inspired that they're planning their own whirlwind trip.
One comment said: "Cheapest flight I've taken with Ryanair was a £4 return back in uni. Skipped lectures for a day trip to Dublin."
Another person shared their memory: "Did this once to Copenhagen. It was so tiring, but had the best day."
Someone else chimed in with praise: "Wow - looks amazing."
In a different comment, an individual revealed: "I'm flying to Amsterdam and back on the same day. I got a ticket to see the Anne Frank house and I'll do a boat trip."
For those who don't know, Ryanair offers the chance to discover over 200 destinations across 34 countries on a shoestring budget. Regular fare checks for European flights mean you could be off on an impromptu adventure to numerous locales.
Whether it's for business or pleasure, there are endless reasons to book a last-minute getaway. A bit of clever fare hunting can land you the hottest deals for your spontaneous travel plans.
According to their official site, Ryanair boasts: "We understand that flexibility is important to our travellers, so we make it easy to compare low cost flights with our Fare Finder. Take advantage of the Ryanair app for a friendly mobile experience and special offers, so you can conveniently plan trips throughout Europe and find important information related to your flight."
The carrier emphasises convenience, proclaiming: "You can plan the logistics of your trip right in one place. Find a hotel, car hire and vacation packages on the official Ryanair site while searching, booking and checking-in for flights."
