Travel Tuesday 2026 deals: top flight and hotel offers
What is Travel Tuesday 2026?
Travel Tuesday 2026 falls on Tuesday 1 December 2026, the Tuesday after Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Opodo's Travel Tuesday deals go live on the app from Thursday 19 November 2026, then on desktop and mobile web from Friday 20 November. All deals run until Travel Tuesday itself.
Travel Tuesday started in 2017 when the booking app Hopper analysed historical pricing data and found that the Tuesday after Thanksgiving had the highest concentration of travel deals of any day in the post-Black Friday period. Airlines, hotels and booking platforms have joined in every year since, and the event is now well established across the UK and Europe, not just in the US where it originated.
For UK travellers, the timing makes practical sense. December departures are still widely available, winter breaks and city escapes are front of mind, and fares for January and February — often the lowest of the year — are just coming into view. Opodo’s sale opens before Black Friday weekend, so there is no need to compete with the retail rush.
Where to find Travel Tuesday deals on Opodo
From Thursday 19 November, Travel Tuesday deals are live on the Opodo app. Open the app homepage and you will see them featured at the top; they also appear in flight and hotel search results as you browse. From Friday 20 November, the same deals go live on opodo.co.uk. Look for the Travel Tuesday section on the homepage, or search your route as normal and the discounted fares will show directly in results. All deals run until 11:59pm on Tuesday 1 December 2026.
The app also lets you set price alerts for routes you are watching. When a fare drops during the sale window, you get a notification rather than having to check back manually.
What to check before booking a Travel Tuesday deal
Like any sale, Travel Tuesday deals come with conditions worth reading before you book. Check whether a fare includes hold luggage or hand luggage only, whether a hotel rate requires full prepayment, and whether breakfast is included or charged separately. If you have been watching a route or property for a few weeks beforehand, comparing the sale price to what you would normally pay is straightforward.
Travel dates are worth confirming too. Some deals apply only to departures before the end of December or in the early weeks of the new year. If your dates are fixed, make sure the offer covers them before you commit.
Extra savings for Opodo Prime members
Prime is Opodo's subscription programme, used by millions of members. During Travel Tuesday, Opodo Prime members see exclusive rates on flights and hotels that are not available to non-members. The exact discount varies by route and property, but it stacks on top of the headline Travel Tuesday reductions.
If you are not already a Prime member, you can sign up before the sale starts. During Travel Tuesday 2026, look for hotel discounts of up to 40% and car hire savings of up to 20% on selected bookings, as well as significant flight savings.
Why Travel Tuesday is worth your attention
Travel Tuesday lands at a useful point in the calendar. December flights and hotels are still available, with city breaks such as Edinburgh for Hogmanay and Budapest for its Christmas markets and thermal baths among the most popular choices for UK travellers at this time of year. Prices for January and February departures are often at their lowest during the sale window too, and it’s a good moment to look ahead to summer 2027 while demand is still relatively quiet.
Travel Tuesday is now a well-established part of the UK travel calendar, with more airlines, hotel groups and European carriers joining in each year. For 2026, Opodo’s sale opens well before Travel Tuesday itself. Set your price alerts and be ready to book when the right deal appears.
Frequently asked questions
Travel Tuesday 2026 is on Tuesday 1 December 2026. Opodo's deals go live on the app from Thursday 19 November 2026, then on desktop and mobile web from Friday 20 November. All deals run until midnight on 1 December.
Travel Tuesday is a travel industry sales event that falls on the Tuesday after Black Friday and Cyber Monday. It was created by the booking app Hopper in 2017 after the company found that this day consistently had more travel deals than any other day in the post-Thanksgiving period.
Travel Tuesday is specifically focused on travel, while Black Friday covers all retail. Hopper’s data shows that nearly three times as many trips are planned on Travel Tuesday compared to Black Friday specifically. Against an average day, the figure is higher still.
Expect discounts on flights, hotels, car hire and holiday packages. During Travel Tuesday 2026, Opodo will have hotel discounts of up to 40% and car hire savings of up to 20% on selected bookings. Flight deals vary by route and airline.
No. Travel Tuesday deals are available to all Opodo users. However, Opodo Prime members get additional exclusive discounts on top of the standard Travel Tuesday rates.
Opodo's Travel Tuesday deals go live on the Opodo app from Thursday 19 November 2026. They then appear on the website and mobile site from Friday 20 November 2026. All deals run until Tuesday 1 December 2026.
Download the Opodo app before Thursday 19 November 2026. App users see the deals one day before they appear on the website.
Yes. The Opodo app lets you set price alerts for specific routes. When a fare drops during the Travel Tuesday sale window, you receive a notification.
It depends on the fare or rate. Some Travel Tuesday deals are non-refundable or require full prepayment. Always check the booking conditions before you pay.
Travel Tuesday was created by the booking app Hopper in 2017. The company analysed historical pricing data and found that the Tuesday after Thanksgiving had been the biggest day for travel discounts in each of the previous nine years, going back to 2008.
Information in this article was last verified on 21 October 2026. Details such as prices, dates and availability are subject to change. Always confirm directly with the relevant provider before booking.
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