British Airways Reveals Top 25 Travel Destinations for 2025

British Airways Holidays has revealed its top 25 most searched destinations for 2025, offering a glimpse into next year’s best vacation spots. With the launch of their ‘End of Summer Sale’, travellers now have the chance to explore some of the most sought-after hotspots and take advantage of exclusive deals on flights and holiday packages. From coveted classics like New York to the stunning tropics of Bangkok and Phuket, there’s no better time than now to plan your next adventure!

Top 25 for 2025

The Big Apple continues to reign as the number one destination for 2025, reminding us that New York and its metropolitan charm remain anchored as a classic favorite amongst international travellers. Orlando, Florida follows as a close second, drawing in families from across the world with its renowned theme parks from Walt Disney World to Universal Studios. Along with Las Vegas, Barbados and the Maldives, Phuket and Bangkok are gaining traction as affordable yet high-value destinations for the younger traveler thanks to its digital nomad visa.

Other fresh entries have also sparked interest with UK travellers, many of which are riding the wave of country music and its resurgence by flying to Nashville, Tennessee—landing at number 22 on the list. Meanwhile the Ionian island of Corfu off Greece’s northwest coast follows at 23  by virtue of its booming hotel openings and crystal blue waters. Finally, the land of scorpions and koala bears rounds off the list, making Australia the top 25th destination for 2025. 

Here are the top 5 of 2025, the full list can be seen here.

1. New York
2. Orlando, Florida
3. Las Vegas, Nevada
4. Maldives
5. Barbados

Dream Deals

Travellers looking to explore some of the world’s most captivating destinations can now do so using British Airways’ now live ‘End of Summer Sale’. The sale runs until 1 October 2024, and provides the perfect opportunity for families or solo travellers to secure incredible discounts on a wide selection of flights and holiday packages for an unforgettable 2025 getaway. 

For travellers seeking paradise further afield, British Airways Holidays offers a week on the Caribbean island of Grenada starting at £649pp or St Lucia from £689pp. Alternatively, discover the allure of Las Vegas with a seven-night stay from £669pp or a three-night escape to New York from only £519pp. For those in search of shorter-haul adventures, British Airways Holidays offers seven-night package deals for the Algarve in Portugal’s southernmost region starting at £249pp, as well as Greece’s Halkidiki peninsula from £379pp. Travellers can secure their holiday with deposits starting at just £60pp, with flexible payment options for later.

Flight Savings

For travellers interested in flight-only deals, British Airways provides many affordable options too. Return flights from London Gatwick to chart-topping New York start at £338, with Orlando priced at £349. Long-haul flights from London Heathrow include destinations like Dubai from £439, Barbados from £489, and the most recent addition to the airline’s network, Abu Dhabi, from £390. Kuala Lumpur, launching in November 2024 has fares starting from £599.

Those preferring to stay closer to home with an added drop of luxury can indulge in Club Europe (business class) with fares that are also on offer. Delight in the comfort of exclusive lounge access, full in-flight meals and more legroom on your city-break from London Heathrow to Pisa from £198, Prague from £220 and Berlin from £241.

Managing Director of British Airways Holidays, Claire Bentley comments:

‘The desire for holidays is still on the up, be that winter sun and festive mini breaks for 2024, or far-flung holiday hotspots for 2025. We are thrilled to see such an incredible selection of destinations on our top 25 for 25 list, and excited that we are able to launch a variety of offers to these destinations and more in our ‘End of Summer Sale’. Our Executive Club Members can make their trip twice as rewarding by earning double Tier Points on flights taken as part of their holiday package.’

What destination are you dreaming of for 2025? Share your plans in the comments below!