£25 Cheap Flights to Europe

Cheap Flights to Europe

Stretching from the frozen mountains of Norway to the crystalline beaches of Greece, and encompassing some of the world’s most historic and beautiful cities, Europe is an incredibly varied continent with a lot to offer.

And this includes plenty of cheap flights from the UK.

When to Book Cheap Flights to Europe

As it is so large, different parts of Europe experience peak seasons at different times of the year. If you want to get a great deal on your airfare to Europe’s sun-drenched beaches, spring, autumn and winter are generally the best times to travel.

Flights to Europe’s ski resorts and festive northern destinations are generally more expensive in the winter months, while city break locations like Paris, Berlin, Rome and Dublin fluctuate throughout the year.

In most cases, booking well in advance will help you to secure the best deals. However, if you’re flexible with your dates and know where to look, cheap tickets to Europe can be found at any time in all seasons.

How to Find Cheap Flights to Europe

Expedia can help you track down these deals.

When you search for flights you can click the ‘Nearby Airports’ option under your chosen departure point. This will show you all available flights departing and arriving at airports within easy reach, allowing you to find the very best deals available.

You can also use the ‘Advanced Options’ on the homepage to search for refundable flights, preferred airline and preferred class.

If you’re flexible with your dates, take a look at the ‘Show Flexible Dates’ at the top of your results page. This will tell you if you can save money by leaving or arriving on different dates, ensuring you don’t miss out on any bargains. If you’re searching for cheap, last-minute flights to anywhere in Europe, this can be a great way to start planning your spontaneous adventure.

London Departures to Europe

• London to Amsterdam – 1 hour
• London to Paris – 1 hour 5 minutes
• London to Berlin– 1 hour 40 minutes
• London to Rome – 2 hours 25 minutes
• London to Tenerife – 4 hours 15 minutes
• London to Faro – 2 hours 50 minutes
• London to Dublin – 1 hour 15 minutes

A choice of direct and indirect flights to Europe are also available from other UK airports, including Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle, Belfast, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Main Airports in Europe

Thanks to the continent’s high concentration of countries and cities, Europe is home to an incredibly wide choice of international airports.

The busiest airports in the region are Paris Charles de Gaulle, Amsterdam Schiphol, Frankfurt Airport and Madrid’s Adolfo Suarez-Barajas Airport. All of these terminals offer long haul flights to exotic countries as well as short haul services to other European destinations.

If you’re looking for cheap flights, Europe also has large number of secondary airports served by low-cost carriers. And, if you’re looking for Cheap Flights to Europe from London, you can include departures from London Luton, London Stansted, London Southend and London City as well as just the capital’s main international hubs.

Which Airlines Fly to Europe?

With hundreds of airports located across Europe, it’s no surprise that the continent is served by a large number of both premium and budget airlines.

Some of the main airlines offering Cheap Flights to Europe from UK airports are:

• British Airways
• easyJet
• Ryanair
• Wizz Air
• Norwegian Air International
• Eurowings
• Vueling Airlines
• Iberia

How to Get Around Europe

With an extensive network of trains, buses and cheap internal flights, Europe is a very easy place to navigate.

Most major cities have well established public transport networks, while travel between destinations is quick and easy in most parts of the continent.

If you’re staying put in a city or country for a week or two, look into travel cards and discount offers to keep your travel costs to a minimum.

If you’re travelling from one end of the continent to the other, use Expedia to find a selection of cheap flights across Europe.

Must-See Attractions in Europe

Europe is home to an almost endless list of must-see attractions.

The most famous is, arguably, the Eiffel Tower in Paris, which is easily accessible by metro from most parts of the city centre.

In Rome, you can visit the Colosseum, the Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica using buses, trams, taxis and the metro, while the Brandenburg Gate and Reichstag in Berlin can be visited by foot, by bike or using the city’s U-Bahn network.

Tips for Travelling in Europe

If you’re an EU or UK citizen, you won’t need to apply for a visa to travel to Europe.

Most parts of the continent are one hour ahead of the UK, although some areas of Eastern Europe operate on GMT+2. Portugal, Ireland and Iceland are in the same time zone as the UK.