Europe is one of the most beautiful and historic continents on the planet. It has a rich history, diverse culture, famous cities and attractions and wonderful scenery. The best way to see Europe is by flying around the continent with a budget airline. Budget airlines offer cheap flights so that you can visit Europe without breaking your budget.

The first thing to know about travel in Europe is that it is expensive. If you haven’t traveled much in Europe before, you will be amazed at how much things cost in countries like England, Italy and France. Because everything is relatively expensive in Europe, you need to make sure that you book as many things as possible online before you leave home. This will save you some money when you are traveling around from country to country.

Once you have booked your flight within Europe and accommodation for your trip, it’s time to start exploring! Some of the best destinations in Europe include:

London

Rome

Paris

Madrid

Istanbul

Cheap flights to Europe from $793*

* Return airfares per person, available on selected dates from 1 May – 20 June 2013.

The lure of Europe is always strong. And with our amazing low fares to Europe, taking a trip overseas has never been more affordable. Book now and save!

Flights to London from $793*

Travel with Etihad Airways to the culturally rich UK capital, London. With its historical landmarks and trendy urban districts, there’s plenty to see and do in this bustling city. So book now and start planning your trip to London with our cheap flights!

Flights to Rome from $793*

Rome is an open-air museum filled with Renaissance architecture, ancient ruins and spectacular fountains. Book now and take advantage of these cheap flights and experience the beauty of this passionate city for yourself!

The best way to get a cheap flight to Europe is to have flexible dates and travel in the off season.

If you don’t mind braving the cold weather, then December, January and February are often the cheapest months to fly to Europe.

For a little bit warmer temperatures and cheaper prices, try flying in November or March.

The summer months (June through August) are the peak travel months for Europe and usually the most expensive time to visit.

May is a great month to visit Europe, but you may encounter some rainy weather. It’s also one of the most popular times for Europeans to travel so it can be crowded.

April can be a good month to travel as well, since it’s not too hot or cold yet. However, airlines generally don’t release their cheap tickets until about 11 months before departure.

Budget flights from Europe. We will show you the cheapest direct flights first, but you can also find connecting flights if you have more time to spend on your journey.

You are looking for a cheap flight from Europe? Just select your departure city and find the cheapest flights available. You can compare prices of different airlines by using our flight comparison tool.

Cheap flights to Europe

Search the web for cheap flights to Europe and you’ll find a thousand sites. But which ones are any good? Here’s our selection, with links direct to their cheapest fares.

Germany and Switzerland: Dusseldorf from �9.99 on Easyjet (www.easyjet.com) and Basel from �35 on Germanwings (www.germanwings.com).

Italy: Venice from �19 on Easyjet and Milan Bergamo from �35 on Ryanair (www.ryanair.com).

UK regional airports: Cardiff, Edinburgh, Bristol and Leeds/Bradford all have flights with Ryanair. And Norwich, Newquay and Jersey are served by FlyBe (www.flybe.com). Other UK airports also have cheap flights, but not as many as these five.

From the US: Icelandair has flight from several US airports to various European destinations via Reykjavik at surprisingly reasonable prices (see www.icelandair.net).

With over 600 scheduled airlines operating worldwide, competition is fierce.

In the UK, no fewer than twenty-seven airlines operate scheduled flights – a staggering figure when you consider that the whole market is only around 100 million passengers per annum!

So how does an airline survive in such a crowded market? The answer for many lies in specialising in a particular type of flight, whether it is no-frills leisure flights, or business and executive travel.

The following pages highlight the specialist airlines that cater for all your needs.