Number of solo travellers leaving from London Stansted Airport rose by 7% in the last five years, according to CAA data.
The findings also reveal the most popular solo travel hot spots from the airport to be coastal cities, Copenhagen and Barcelona, along with Algarve?s cultural capital city, Faro.
The data also reveals that culturally rich and picturesque European getaways with warmer climates top the list among solo travellers travelling from the airport. One fifth (19%) of passengers leaving from the airport travelled alone on holiday last year.
With the rise of group activities across Europe, solo travel is catching up among the UK holidaymakers looking for new experiences closer to home. From yoga retreats, pilgrimages to wine tours, there?s a lot on offer in destinations such as Copenhagen, Barcelona, Berlin and Prague.
Neringa ?hrstr?m, head of marketing at the airport, said: "It?s great to see more people embracing solo travel to destinations across Europe. With these popular destinations located a mere two to three hours away from the UK, solo travel can be done over a long weekend, providing the flexibility desired for those opting to travel alone. Catering to our solo travelling passengers, London Stansted Airport offers impressive transport links in and out of the city of London, along with a multitude of restaurant and retail outlets for passengers travelling alone to enjoy ahead of their flight."
Anna Fawcett, global head of marketing at Topdeck Travel, added: "There are many reasons why solo travellers consider group travel in Europe when embarking on a new adventure; with benefits including; a set pace of journey, the opportunity to meet new people and freedom to explore the authenticity of each destination. European destinations have proven to be popular with UK solo travellers at Topdeck Travel, with destinations such as Copenhagen, Barcelona and Portugal often high in our leaderboard for popularity. With the growing appetite for Brits to go off the beaten track and experience more active holidays, activities such as winery tours in Portugal and cycling tours in Copenhagen, are popular attractions for those who want to travel solo, but not alone."
