Don’t worry, we won’t bore you to death with the ins and outs of every airport on this list straight away.
Here is number 1 – 3 for the cheapest place to fly into Europe 2023.
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The Top 3 Cheapest Airports in Europe!
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For most travelers, Europe is a must-go destination. If not the first destination on their travel bucket list. Europe covers an area that can basically fit inside the continent of Australia. Within this area, you have around 50 countries.
These 50 odd countries are very well connected and cheap to get between.
This ease and accessibility makes Europe a dream destination.
This is one of the main reasons why Europe is so popular.
One of the biggest costs is getting to Europe itself, so what is the cheapest place to fly into Europe?
The Cheapest Place to Fly Into Europe 2023
Madrid, Spain!
Airport: Barajas Airport, Madrid, Spain (MAD)
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The Cheapest Place to Fly Into Europe 2023 – Top 10 List
It’s no secret that Europe can be very expensive.
Especially for those coming from countries that do not have the US Dollar or Pound.
When traveling with a currency that is not so strong against the Euro every money saving tip counts. We love a good sneaky travel tip and each one can make a huge difference over a few months.
We managed to save a lot of money by learning how to be house sitters, so find out about house sitting in Europe. Imagine never having to pay for accommodation ever again! We have come up with a list of the cheapest places to fly into Europe.
We hope this helps you save some money for more travel!
So the top 10 cheapest places to fly into Europe are:
Madrid, Spain
Airport: Barajas Airport, Madrid, Spain (MAD).
Airline: Be sure to use a flight fare compare website as quite a few European airlines fly here. Prices do fluctuate, however you can get some really cheap one-way tickets if you keep your eyes peeled.
Why So Cheap? Barajas Airport is the 4th largest airport in Europe and definitely the busiest in Spain. With a high turnover, they are able to keep prices low and pass that onto the consumer.
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Warsaw, Poland
Airport: Warsaw Chopin Airport, Warsaw, Poland (WAW).
Airline: Be sure to use a flight fare compare website as quite a few European airlines fly here. Prices do fluctuate, however you can get some really cheap one-way tickets if you keep your eyes peeled.
Why So Cheap? Poland has lower taxes as well as operating costs, so naturally, the savings are passed on to the consumer! A perfect contender for one of the cheapest places to fly into Europe.
Not only that Poland is also considered to be one of the cheapest places to live in Europe. This due to lower costs of living and food expenses.
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Milan, Italy
Airport: Linate Airport (LIN) and Malpensa Airport (MXP).
Airline: Emirates.
Why So Cheap? Rome is generally one of the most expensive cities in Italy to fly into. This is because of its popularity. Milan is a great cheaper option and will be a less touristy welcome into Italy.. And you can never go wrong with a flight with Emirates and their amazing service. While in Italy why not check out the Amalfi Coast.
Budapest, Hungary
Airport: Ferenc Liszt International Airport, Budapest (BUD).
Airline: Finnair and Aeroflot often have cheap flights into Budapest. As Budapest is becoming a hotspot airline are starting to offer cheap flights. Before booking makes sure you check compare websites as there are always last-minute cheap seats.
Why So Cheap? Hungary is one of the cheapest countries to visit in Europe. This is because Hungary has its own currency (the Hungarian forint). Perfect for those backpackers & travelers trying to get the most out of their money. Defiantly one of the cheapest places to fly into Europe.
Istanbul, Turkey
Airport: Atatürk Airport Istanbul (IST).
Airline: Turkish Airlines.
Why so cheap? Turkish Airlines are known for having super competitive fares throughout the world. As they use Istanbul as their main hub you can get some awesomely cheap flights in! Side Note: Do keep in mind you will need to apply for a tourist visa online before you arrive in Turkey. This is around £25 (However this can change depending on your passport/country of origin).
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Dublin, Ireland
Airport: Dublin International Airport (DUB).
Airline: Aer Lingus and Ryanair.
Why So Cheap? Aer Lingus and Ryanair are two of the cheapest operators serving Europe. Like Poland, Dublin has lower taxes as well as operating costs. So the savings are passed on to the consumer! Side Note: Dublin is one of the cheapest places to fly into Europe. However, Dublin itself is a very expensive city. When in Dublin why not check out these amazing pet-friendly pubs & cafes?
Moscow, Russia
Airports: Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO).
Airline: Aeroflot Airlines.
Why So Cheap? Russia’s own Aeroflot Airlines is another of the cheapest airlines running in Europe.
Side Note: To enter Russia you must have a tourist visa. Also, keep in mind that Russia is one of the most difficult countries to get a visa. Research is essential before booking a flight! Tourist visas are around £70.
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Hi guys!
I am heading to Venice & Paris for end of the summer trip! Flights to Milan look way cheaper, do you think it would be possible to fly their and get the train to Venice pretty quick? Thanks heaps. Ohh PS I think house sitting looks amazing, I might see if their are any house sits in Italy or France when I am over there
Rebecca 🙂
Hi Rebecca!! Happy Sunday :)) Woooaaaah stoked your heading to Europe at the end of summer, perfect time to head over here! I think Milan would definitely be a cheaper airport in Italy, we have flown there before and caught the train to Bologna, that way it weaaaay cheaper for us. Check out https://www.trenitalia.com/en/offers.html ohh and on Saturday it is 2 for 1!! For house sitting I would definitely recommend Nomador, sooo many house its in France on there!! Also check out our post https://www.thetravellinghousesitters.com/how-to-become-a-house-sitter/ it has heeeeap of info 🙂
Let me know what you end up booking 🙂 (and if you end up house sitting in Europe!!!!!)
Best,
Britt
I always thought Europe was expensive to fly into! its crazy how cheap flying into Europe can be! Thnx XxX
You can find little travel hacks or any country! We found that if you can find a good cheap flight to Europe you can have a very cheap trip if you are house sitting!