Planning your trip to Europe this summer and want to save some money and time? Europe is known for inexpensive transportation either via train, bus or air. I’ve travelled all three ways, but when you plan on being in cities only two to three days then air travel may just save you some time.
Many travellers hear of Ryan Air as the ‘go to’ budget airline, but there are many more to choose from. The advantage of booking budget is cheaper airfare plus there are lots of destinations to choose from and all are professionally run, but disadvantages can include lower luggage allowance, meals for purchase, and less legroom.
To make your decision easier, here’s a list of some of the popular budget airlines in Europe:
- *EasyJet – www.easyjet.com
- *Monarch Airlines – www.monarch.co.uk
- *Vueling – www.vueling.com
- *Wizz Air – www.wizzair.com
- Ryan Air – www.ryanair.com
- BMI Baby – www.bmibaby.com
- FlyBe – www.flybe.com
- Jet2 – www.jet2.com
*Desi Globetrotter approved. I have booked these airlines during previous travels.
Flying From London
If you decide to fly a budget airline from London, you’ll most likely be flown into Gatwick, Stansted or Luton airports. I have flown to both Gatwick and Stansted and have taken a comfortable bus over to Heathrow both times to catch an international flight back home. Bus times from either of these airports are usually around 1 to 1.5 hours.
Here are some resources to get you to Central London and the other airports:
- From Gatwick Airport: Gatwick Express Train or National Express Bus
- From Stansted Airport: Stansted Express Train or National Express Bus
- From Luton Airport: East Midlands Trains and First Capital Connect or National Express Bus
Have you taken any of the airlines or other transportation as mentioned above? What was your experience? What tips can you share? Leave your comments below!
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