London, Europe Brief News- Santa Cruz de Tenerife airport, serving Spain’s largest Canary Island, recorded a surprising price drop of 65 per cent, becoming this week’s cheapest European destination.
An average return flight price from London cost only £46 (€55) on the week commencing 18 April, despite Tenerife being a hotspot for Brits.
Second on the list is Milan which, despite having artworks to rival Rome and Florence – not to mention the catwalks you can see on the streets every day – is routinely cheaper than other major Italian cities to fly to.
Air fares are available for a staggering £4 one-way from London, according to KAYAK’s site, and on average set you back £12 in April. That’s a 46 per cent fall compared to the same week in 2021.
Bear in mind, though, that Milan Malpensa has seen some of the most flight cancellations of any European airports in the recent chaos at UK airports.
Paris, Edinburgh and Malaga also made the top five destinations with the biggest drop in flight prices, suggesting there are still plenty of deals to be found if you shop around.
Some budget airlines, including Ryanair, easyJet and Wizz Air, have ‘hedged’ their fuel costs – meaning they have pre-ordered fuel at a capped cost for the next few months. This helps shield passengers from the soaring cost of oil – at least until next year.
“We are seeing travel providers continue to support the return of travel with competitive fares,” Naomi Hahn, Skyscanner’s VP of Strategy, Naomi Hahn, tells Euronews Travel.
“As demand begins to match supply, it’s important to know how to weigh up your options and tailor plans to get the best price – whether it’s flying out a day or two early, hopping on a train to a nearby alternative airport or exploring an alternative destination that’s a fraction of the cost.”
