Cheap flights to holiday destinations in Europe are easiest to find shortly before you travel, a travel firm has revealed.

Waiting till the last minute to book short haul travel is your best bet to get a deal, they claim. 

Travel firm Kayak analysed millions of flights and revealed the best time to book short haul flights.

They found the majority of the most popular destinations for Britons are cheapest just before travel.

You can save 54 per cent on flights to Lanzarote by waiting to book until the month before your travel.

You can save 51 per cent of flights to Majorca and 28 per cent on flights to Rome. 

What is more, you can save 35 per cent off flights to Malaga, Alicante and Faro booking in the last months before travel, the firm claims.

According to Kayak most Britons buy tickets to Europe three months before travel, missing out on a saving.

For those looking to travel long hall is it best to book six to eight months ahead of the travel date.

Expert from Kayak Neil Cartwright, told the Mail Online: “We always want to help travellers find the best deals and it’s striking just how much prices can change simply depending on when they decide to book.

“We have found that as a general rule, British travellers are booking too early when it comes to European holidays and too late for international ones.”

Are you considering a holiday in 2018? These are countries you don’t need a visa to visit. 

Some of the best places to travel in 2018 that have been recommended by experts include countries such as Russia and South Korea for the World Cup and Winter Olympics, respectively.

For anyone looking for a holiday that is easy to travel to, a number of countries have changed their visa requirements for British travellers, meaning the costly addition may no longer be needed.

What is the cheapest time to fly? 

Flights booked to go away before February 15 will cost on average less than other times during the first half of 2018.