A PRE-FLIGHT fry-up, usually with an accompanying pint, is a ritual for many Brits who have an early morning plane to catch.
Most holidaymakers will already know that airports across the UK can charge over the odds for meals.
Despite this common knowledge, it can also be a bit of a sting to see the exactly how much a meal will actually cost.
In a bid to take away some of the uncertainty, a team of travel experts at Jack’s Flight Club has revealed the most and least expensive airport fry-ups in the UK.
In their brand-new comprehensive guide, called the Full English Breakfast Airport Index, the travel experts analysed Google reviews alongside the menus of 65 restaurants at 15 of the UK’s highest-rated airports.
According to the research, the average price for a full English breakfast at a UK airport is £13.50, with the average fry-up contain seven different components.
London City Airport’s Juniper & Co was the most expensive spot for a pre-flight full English breakfast on the list, with a price tag of £18.50.
The eye-watering full English includes two Cumberland sausages, two smoked rashers of streaky bacon, scrambled eggs, hand-cut potato wedges, beans, tomatoes and seeded sourdough bread.
For those holidaymakers who aren’t willing to part with nearly £20 there are cheaper options available at the restaurant, including £4.50 croissants, an £8.50 breakfast brioche and £9.50 for a bowl of granola, yoghurt and berries.
Despite the price tag, Juniper & Co at London City Airport was ranked highly by visitors, with a 4.5/5 star rating on Google Reviews.
One person wrote: “One of the best places I’ve eaten in an airport, I was so impressed with the quality of the food.”
Another person added: “Fantastic breakfast! Really great quality food, fast but not too fast, good coffee and excellent service.”
According to the research, Newcastle International Airport is home to the cheapest airport fry-up, with a plate costing £10.96 – on average.
Just like London City Airport, Newcastle International Airport was also on the receiving end of positive reviews, with a 4.3/5 star rating on Google.
It was also good news for vegans and vegetarians as 97 per cent of the 65 airport restaurants in the study offered a vegetarian full English, while 54 per cent catered grub for vegans too.
Director of Marketing at Jack’s Flight Club, Drew Stewart, said: “It’s been fascinating to conduct our Full English Airport Index, uncovering the prime spots for a 4am fry-up.
“For many Brits, kicking off a holiday without a cooked breakfast is unthinkable, but finding one that doesn’t break the bank is key before jetting off on an expensive trip.
“It turns out, those in the North East hit the jackpot, boasting not only the most wallet-friendly full English but also the top-rated airport for dining experiences. Our team has eagerly begun testing the restaurants we analysed, and we’re excited for our index to assist any travellers looking to get the best bangers for their buck.”
Sun Online Travel have contacted London City Airport for a comment.
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