Budget-friendly flights to popular European hotspots cost less than £50pp this spring
THERE are numerous ways to explore a new city or escape to a warmer destination without breaking the bank.
But it all begins with bagging cheap flights - so we've rounded up destinations with the cheapest ones this spring.
Skyscanner is a flight comparison platform established in 2001 that offers some of the most economical fares starting at just £26 for a return trip.
- Check out the cheapest flight deals on Skyscanner here
The website boasts a user-friendly interface accessible in over 30 languages, with 100 million monthly users.
The website rounds up the most budget-friendly deals available, thanks to its metasearch engine, which scans fares across hundreds of airlines.
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Flights are available from budget carriers like EasyJet and Ryanair and major airlines such as British Airways, Iberia, and ITA Airways.
The most affordable destinations include Italy, Spain, France, and Portugal, among many others.
Even long-haul flights are available, with destinations like New York, Orlando, Dubai, and Sharm El-Sheikh making the list.
If you're undecided about your next destination, the site offers the option to select 'everywhere' as your desired location.
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Plus, Skyscanner allows you to refine your search results based on your specific preferences, whether it's the fastest route, the most economical fare, or even the most environmentally friendly flight option.
You can also opt for the 'cheapest month' feature if your travel dates are flexible.
Additionally, Skyscanner provides filters for budget, destination popularity, and average weather conditions.
Here are some of the best deals we found for this spring and summer:
- Oslo, Norway - return fares from £47pp
- Cologne, Germany - return fares from £43pp
- Bordeaux, France - return fares from £26pp
- Copenhagen, Denmark - return fares from £29pp
- Valencia, Spain - return fares from £38pp
- Nice, France - return fares from £49pp
- Paris, France - return fares from £33pp
- Venice, Italy - return fares from £30pp
- Malaga, Spain - return fares from £33pp
- Faro, Portugal - return fares from £29pp
- Ibiza, Spain - return fares from £42pp
Long-hauls are also included in the offers. Here are some of the best ones we've found:
- Dubai, UAE - return fares from £229pp (includes one stop)
- New York, USA - return fares from £278pp
- Orlando, USA - return fares from £242pp
- Toronto, Canada - return fares from £224pp (includes one stop)
- Malé, Maldives - return fares from £333pp (includes one stop)
It is worth remembering that the deals include flights only, so accommodation must be booked separately.
However, the website also allows you to book hotels and car hire.
For more holiday deals, EasyJet launches sale on beach holidays – but only from two UK airports.
we've revealed the two beach destinations with May holiday packages under £350pp – and 25C highs.
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Meanwhile, TUI has cut the price of all-inclusive holidays in April – with deals from £240pp.
Prices correct at the time of publication.
Airlines with the best plane food
Korean Air
Korean Air won best airline cuisine in last year's Global Traveler's awards.
Some of their popular dishes onboard include bibimbap, a Korean rice dish, and ssambap, Korean rice lettuce rolls.
It also made the top 10 for airlines with the best plane food in CN Travelers 2023 Readers' Choice Awards.
Japan Airlines
Coming in first place in the Reader's Choice Awards was Japan Airlines.
The airline has partnered with six Michelin-star chefs, each of whom have three stars - so you can expect it to be good.
Passengers can choose bento boxes and miso soups onboard.
Singapore Airlines
Often voted one of the best airlines in the world, it is no surprising Singapore Airlines is said to have some of the best plane food.
Chef Dennis Littley said: "Their gourmet meals rival those of ground-based restaurants."
Dishes include congee, a rice porridge, as well as Singaporean rice and curry options.
