Travel Expert: 10 Bargain Flights to Europe with Discounts Up to 69%
- Discover affordable destinations from Bristol, Manchester, London, and more
- Savings as high as 69% on select routes
- Embrace off-the-beaten-path experiences and local flavours
- Smart travel tips for booking your next adventure
Tom Church, Co-Founder of LatestDeals.co.uk and a recognised travel expert, has unveiled his top picks for the cheapest flights across Europe this coming season.
"I love exploring new cultures and each week I uncover the cheapest flights. With a bit of planning and research, you can jet set for less."
"I have hundreds of flight alerts set up and then compare the prices to historical averages to identify which destinations are the cheapest to book for right now. For example, this week you book flights from Bristol to Tenerife in February for just £63 return. Normally it's £265."
"Prices change really fast so the is to be quick, but also to be flexible. Search for dates plus or minus a few days."
1) Bristol to Tenerife, Spain (February)
- Dates: 1st - 8th February
- Airline: EasyJet
- Price: From £63 (Save 76%)
- Normal Price: £265
- "In Tenerife, step away from the beaches and visit La Orotava. Its historic old town, colourful buildings, and quaint cafes offer a glimpse into local life and rich history. Try the local gofio, a traditional Canarian food."
- Dates: 18th - 25th November
- Airline: EasyJet
- Price: From £76 (Save 55%)
- Normal Price: £170
- "Munich is more than just beer gardens. Visit the English Garden for its serene beauty, and stop by Milchhäusl, a lovely organic café in the heart of the park – it's a wonderful spot for lunch."
- Dates: 27th February - 6th March
- Airline: EasyJet
- Price: From £38 (Save 73%)
- Normal Price: £140
- "In Malta, head to the fishing village of Marsaxlokk on a Sunday for its vibrant fish market and enjoy a seafood platter at La Nostra Padrona which has a lovely authentic charm."
- Dates: 2nd - 10th December
- Airline: Ryanair
- Price: From £44 (Save 86%)
- Normal Price: £320
- "Porto's Francesinha may capture your attention, but make sure to try Tripas à Moda do Porto at an authentic taverna. It’s a dish full of history and flavour."
- Dates: 2nd - 11th December
- Airline: EasyJet
- Price: From £26 (Save 86%)
- Normal Price: £185
- "Discover the Barrio de la Santa Cruz in Alicante, vibrant with its narrow streets and colourful houses. You might stumble into a charming tapas bar, perfect for a relaxed evening. I feel like Alicante has become an unsung Spanish area in recent years, losing favour to Barcelona and the likes, but it's perfect for families."
- Dates: 2nd - 8th December
- Airline: Ryanair
- Price: From £40 (Save 83%)
- Normal Price: £230
- "Visit Faro's historic old town, accessible via Arco da Vila. Locals will tell you to try a bifana, a deliciously seasoned pork sandwich that pairs perfectly with a cold drink. Try and find a restaurant high up with views over the river at sunset. It's beautiful."
- Dates: 10th - 18th March
- Airline: Ryanair
- Price: From £52 (Save 76%)
- Normal Price: £210
- "Head to Cap de Formentor for stunning vistas. Afterwards, unwind at a local eatery in Port de Pollença over tumbet, a roasted vegetable dish."
- Dates: 2nd - 8th March
- Airline: EasyJet
- Price: From £39 (Save 79%)
- Normal Price: £185
- "In Faro, check out Igreja do Carmo, famous for its Chapel of Bones. Unusual but fascinating, it’s worth a visit accompanied by a custard-filled pastel de nata, or two, from a nearby café."
- Dates: 9th - 10th November
- Airline: Ryanair
- Price: From £52 (Save 66%)
- Normal Price: £155
- "Explore Budapest's ruin pubs, housed in abandoned buildings and courtyards. Szimpla Kert is the original, offering eclectic décor and a vibrant atmosphere."
- Dates: 5th - 8th December
- Airline: Ryanair
- Price: From £65 (Save 57%)
- Normal Price: £150
- "In Copenhagen, escape to the quaint neighbourhood of Nørrebro, brimming with street art and independent boutiques. Grab a Danish pastry at a local bakery for a real treat."
- Set Price Alerts: Use tools like Google Flights and Latest Deals for price notifications.
- Be Flexible with Dates: Mid-week travel often brings down costs; play around with date ranges.
- Consider Nearby Airports: Sometimes small shifts in departure or arrival location can reduce prices.
- Use Forums: Engage with communities like Latest Deals to uncover travel hacks.
- Flights given are correct as of 14:34 on 22nd October 2024, according to Google Flights and Momondo. Flight prices change rapidly and may be different upon looking and booking. That's why I've said prices are "from".
- "Normal price" refers to the top end of historical average prices of flights, when booking now, for that destination. Data from Google flights.
- Latest Deals publishes all these flight deals daily on our website here.
For those interested in flights from Northern Ireland, we do post deals from there on our cheap flight deals page. However, none met my savings criteria to be included in the top picks this week, sorry. I'm not going to publish bad flight deals for the sake of inclusion. I will publish them when they're good enough - then you know it's a real bargain. Thanks for understanding!
Making my mouth water seeing these flight deals, really must book something for a change of scenery