Question 1

What are some popular airports to fly in and out of Europe?

Accepted Answer

Along with London Heathrow Airport (LHR), popular airports in Europe include Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) in France, Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) in the Netherlands and Frankfurt Am Main Airport (FRA) in Germany. These hubs are also good airports to fly into if you’re planning on visiting other places around each country, with excellent train and bus links available to other cities.

Question 2

Which cities in Europe can you fly directly to from London?

Accepted Answer

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) offers direct flights to popular destinations like Paris with Air France, Rome with British Airways, and Amsterdam with KLM. London Gatwick Airport (LGW) has direct flights to Barcelona with easyJet and Lisbon with TAP Air Portugal. Alternatively, London Stansted Airport (STN) offers direct flights to Dublin with Ryanair, while London Luton Airport (LTN) has direct flights to Berlin with easyJet.

Question 3

What’s a good way to find cheap flights to Europe?

Accepted Answer

If you’re looking for cheap flights to Europe, tickets to any destination are generally cheaper when booked in advance. Secondly, it also helps if you’re flexible on your travel dates; some dates you’ll find are cheaper than others.

Question 4

Which airlines offer Business Class flights from the UK to other European cities?

Accepted Answer

British Airways provides Business Class service on routes such as London to Paris and London to Rome. Air France offers Business Class flights between London and Amsterdam, while Lufthansa operates Business Class routes from London to Munich. Turkish Airlines provides Business Class service on routes between London to Istanbul.

Question 5

What visa do I need to fly to Europe?

Accepted Answer

Though the UK is no longer part of the EU, as a UK citizen visiting Europe on holiday, you will not require a visa to travel; you will only require a valid passport. Upon arrival at your destination airport, you will be granted a 90-day stay at a time, within the Schengen area.

Question 6

Which airlines offer the best accessibility services for flights to Europe?

Accepted Answer

Several airlines prioritise accessibility services for flights from the UK to Europe. British Airways offers special assistance, including wheelchair services and priority boarding. Similarly, Virgin Atlantic provides accessible facilities and medical equipment when needed. KLM also offers support, such as on-board wheelchairs and assistance with mobility devices.

Question 7

Which airlines fly directly from the UK to the Canary Islands?

Accepted Answer

You can fly directly to Tenerife, Fuerteventura, Las Palmas and Lanzarote with low-cost airlines such as Ryanair, TUI Airways, Wizz Air and Jet2. UK origin airports for this route include London Stansted, London Gatwick (LGW) and London Luton, as well as Manchester Airport (MAN) and Glasgow Airport (GLA), amongst others. British Airways also runs services from London Heathrow, but these flights are generally more expensive.

Question 8

Which low-cost airlines travel from Birmingham to other cities in Europe?

Accepted Answer

The majority of airlines flying from Birmingham are major airlines rather than low-cost carriers, but a few low-cost airlines operate in conjunction with other airlines to provide flights. Wizz Air Malta and Lufthansa team up for flights to Munich via Cluj Napoca (CLJ). Ryanair and EasyJet work together to offer flights to Athens Airport (ATH) via Lisbon (LIS). Jet2 and Vueling combine forces to offer flights from Birmingham to Munich Airport (MUC) via Barcelona (BCN).

Question 9

Which airlines have specials during European festivals?

Accepted Answer

Several airlines offer specials during popular European festivals. Ryanair often provides discounted flights during Oktoberfest in Munich and La Tomatina in Spain. EasyJet may offer deals during Carnival in Venice, while British Airways sometimes offers promotions during St. Patrick's Day in Dublin.

Question 10

Which European airports have the most frequent flights?

Accepted Answer

When it comes to frequent flights from the UK to Europe, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), and Frankfurt Airport (FRA) are popular hubs. Airlines like KLM and British Airways operate regular flights connecting the UK to various European destinations via these airports, ensuring convenient travel options.

Question 11

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from the United Kingdom to Europe?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from the United Kingdom to Europe. <a href='/flight-routes/United-Kingdom-GB0/Europe-EU0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 12

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from the United Kingdom to Europe?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from the United Kingdom to Europe is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now. <a href='/flight-routes/United-Kingdom-GB0/Europe-EU0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 13

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from the United Kingdom to Europe?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from the United Kingdom to Europe with an airline and back with another airline. <a href='/flight-routes/United-Kingdom-GB0/Europe-EU0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 14

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from the United Kingdom to Europe?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from the United Kingdom to Europe up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/United-Kingdom-GB0/Europe-EU0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 15

Which airlines fly most frequently to Europe?

Accepted Answer

United Kingdom and Europe are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are British Airways (4,949 flights per week), easyJet (4,235 flights per week), and Ryanair (2,850 flights per week).

Question 16

How many airports are there in Europe?

Accepted Answer

There are 640 airports in Europe. The busiest airport is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), with 5% of all flights arriving there.

Question 17

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Europe?

Accepted Answer

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Europe is Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS), with an average flight price of £55.

Question 18

What is the cheapest day to fly to Europe?

Accepted Answer

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Europe is Friday when return tickets can be as cheap as £282. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Wednesday, when return prices are £357 on average.

Question 19

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Europe?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest time of day to fly to Europe is generally in the evening, when retur flights cost £565 on average. Morning departures are around 9% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Europe is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £616.

Question 20

What is the cheapest flight to Europe?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest ticket to Europe from the United Kingdom found in the last 72 hours was to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, at £32 return. The most popular route is Birmingham (BHX) to Amsterdam (AMS) and the cheapest return airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was £101.

Question 21

What is the cheapest month to fly from the United Kingdom to Europe?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from the United Kingdom to Europe is February, when tickets cost £156 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and June, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is £260 and £256 respectively.

Question 22

How many cities have direct flights to Europe?

Accepted Answer

From the United Kingdom, there are direct flights to Europe from 32 cities. The city with the most direct flights is London, with 19,602 direct flights each week.

Question 23

How many direct flights to Europe are there each day?

Accepted Answer

There are around 5,066 direct flights from within United Kingdom to Europe every day. Most flights (47%) depart in the morning.

Question 24

How many direct flights to Europe are there each week?

Accepted Answer

Each week there are around 35,462 direct flights from within United Kingdom to Europe. The most common day for departures is Sunday, with 17% of flights taking off on this day.

Question 25

How long is the flight to Europe?

Accepted Answer

An average direct flight from the United Kingdom to Europe takes 2h 17m, covering a distance of 709 miles. The shortest route is London Stansted Airport (STN) to Amsterdam (AMS) with an average flight time of 1h 00m.

Question 26

How many long-haul flights are there to Europe each week?

Accepted Answer

Each week, there are 2,258 medium-haul flights (3-6 hour flight duration) and 33,204 short-haul flights (up to 3 hour flight duration) to Europe. There aren’t any long-haul flights (6-12 hour flight duration).

Question 27

What are the most popular destinations in Europe?

Accepted Answer

Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Istanbul (14% of total searches to Europe). The next most popular destinations are Paris (13%) and Amsterdam (11%). Searches for flights to Lisbon (10%), to Dublin (7%), and to Edinburgh (6%) are also popular.

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