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Cheap flights to Europe

Europe is one of the most popular long-haul destinations for travelers from the US and Canada, and it is also one of the most competitive markets for airfare.

Europe is one of the most popular long-haul destinations for travelers from the US and Canada, and it is also one of the most competitive markets for airfare. Dozens of transatlantic gateways, strong alliance networks and a dense web of low-cost carriers inside Europe mean there is almost always more than one way to reach your destination. Start with a major hub such as London, Paris, Amsterdam, Frankfurt or Madrid, then compare a direct flight against a connection or a cheap onward hop to smaller cities like Porto, Dubrovnik or Santorini.

Cheap airfare to Europe is mostly about timing and flexibility. Compare fares across airlines and nearby airports, shift your dates a few days either way, and book when the price looks right.

Cheap flights by country

Tower Bridge at sunrise with a boat on the Thames and the Shard in the background

Cheap flights to United Kingdom

London (LHR) · London (LGW) · Manchester (MAN)

Samuel Beckett Bridge and Docklands buildings reflected in the River Liffey

Cheap flights to Ireland

Dublin (DUB) · Shannon (SNN)

Eiffel Tower lit at dusk above the Seine, with tour boats moored along the river

Cheap flights to France

Paris (CDG) · Paris (ORY) · Nice (NCE)

The Colosseum on a sunny day with a green lawn in front

Cheap flights to Italy

Rome (FCO) · Milan (MXP) · Venice (VCE)

Aerial view of Madrid Gran Via with the domed Metropolis Building and busy boulevard traffic

Cheap flights to Spain

Madrid (MAD) · Barcelona (BCN) · Seville (SVQ)

Belem Tower in Lisbon floodlit at night on the Tagus River shore

Cheap flights to Portugal

Lisbon (LIS) · Porto (OPO) · Faro (FAO)

Barge on the Main river in Frankfurt with the cathedral spire and riverside buildings

Cheap flights to Germany

Frankfurt (FRA) · Munich (MUC) · Berlin (BER)

Canal tour boat passing under an arched bridge lined with gabled canal houses

Cheap flights to Netherlands

Amsterdam (AMS) · Eindhoven (EIN)

Aerial view of Zurich old town along the Limmat river with the Fraumünster spire and the lake beyond

Cheap flights to Switzerland

Zurich (ZRH) · Geneva (GVA) · Basel (BSL)

St. Francis of Assisi Church and river cruise ships reflected in the Danube at Vienna

Cheap flights to Austria

Vienna (VIE) · Salzburg (SZG) · Innsbruck (INN)

Aerial view of Prague's Old Town, church domes and the Charles Bridge over the Vltava river

Cheap flights to Czech Republic

Prague (PRG)

Aerial view over Budapest with the Chain Bridge, the Danube and Parliament in the distance

Cheap flights to Hungary

Budapest (BUD)

The Acropolis hill rising above the city of Athens

Cheap flights to Greece

Athens (ATH) · Thessaloniki (SKG) · Santorini (JTR)

Stone city walls and fortress of Dubrovnik Old Town seen from the sea with a speedboat

Cheap flights to Croatia

Zagreb (ZAG) · Split (SPU) · Dubrovnik (DBV)

Blue Mosque in Sultanahmet with its domes and six minarets, Bosphorus waters behind

Cheap flights to Turkey

Istanbul (IST) · Istanbul (SAW) · Antalya (AYT)

Nyhavn canal in Copenhagen with colorful gabled townhouses, cafes and moored wooden ships

Cheap flights to Denmark

Copenhagen (CPH) · Billund (BLL)

Aerial view of Gamla Stan old town island in Stockholm surrounded by water and bridges

Cheap flights to Sweden

Stockholm (ARN) · Gothenburg (GOT)

Modern Barcode office towers of Bjørvika reflected in the Oslofjord inlet, Oslo, Norway

Cheap flights to Norway

Oslo (OSL) · Bergen (BGO) · Tromsø (TOS)

Colorful rooftops of Reykjavík with the harbor and Mount Esja across the bay

Cheap flights to Iceland

Reykjavík (KEF)

Popular cities in Europe

Tower Bridge at sunrise with a boat on the Thames and the Shard in the background

Cheap flights to London

Airports: LHR, LGW, STN, LTN, LCY

Edinburgh Castle on its rock above the Old Town and Royal Mile skyline, Scotland

Cheap flights to Edinburgh

Airport: EDI

Samuel Beckett Bridge and Docklands buildings reflected in the River Liffey

Cheap flights to Dublin

Airport: DUB

Eiffel Tower lit at dusk above the Seine, with tour boats moored along the river

Cheap flights to Paris

Airports: CDG, ORY

Curving beach and Promenade des Anglais along the turquoise Baie des Anges in Nice, France

Cheap flights to Nice

Airport: NCE

River cruise ship on the Garonne by the stone Pont de Pierre and the Bordeaux skyline

Cheap flights to Bordeaux

Airport: BOD

The Colosseum on a sunny day with a green lawn in front

Cheap flights to Rome

Airports: FCO, CIA

Santa Maria della Salute church on the Grand Canal

Cheap flights to Venice

Airports: VCE, TSF

Florence skyline with the Duomo at dusk

Cheap flights to Florence

Airports: FLR, PSA

Aerial view of Madrid Gran Via with the domed Metropolis Building and busy boulevard traffic

Cheap flights to Madrid

Airport: MAD

Park Guell's mosaic terrace and Gaudi pavilions overlooking Barcelona and the sea

Cheap flights to Barcelona

Airport: BCN

Panoramic view over Seville rooftops to the cathedral and its Giralda bell tower, Spain

Cheap flights to Seville

Airport: SVQ

Tips for cheap airfare to Europe

Compare nearby gateways: flying into a large hub such as London, Paris, Frankfurt or Amsterdam and connecting onward can be cheaper than flying direct to a smaller city.
Shoulder seasons (roughly April to May and September to October) often combine milder weather with lower fares than the July and August peak.
Consider an open-jaw ticket (into one city, home from another) to avoid backtracking across the continent.
European low-cost carriers can be great value for flights within Europe, but check baggage and seat rules and which airport they use before you book.