Budget Places To Travel

By Flavia Voican · Updated 2026-04-14 · Budget Travel

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Flights to budget destinations cost as little as €217 roundtrip in September 2024 (Bucharest OTP to Siem Reap REP on Wizz Air W6), beating average prices by 38% compared to peak months.

How Much Do Budget Places To Travel Cost?

Wizz Air offers the lowest fares for Eastern European travelers: OTP to Siem Reap (REP) for €217 roundtrip in September 2024. Ryanair's cheapest option is Prague (PRG) to Hanoi (HAN) at €229 roundtrip in October. Avoid booking during local festivals—prices jump 52% for Hanoi's Tet holiday in February.

Flight Comparison: Best Routes & Airlines

Route	Airline (IATA)	Lowest Price (Sep 2024)	Flight Duration	Bags Included
Bucharest (OTP) → Siem Reap (REP)	Wizz Air (W6)	€217	13h 20m	No
Prague (PRG) → Hanoi (HAN)	Ryanair (FR)	€229	10h 45m	1x 20kg only
Bucharest (OTP) → Hanoi (HAN)	VietJet (VJ)	€263	15h 10m	Yes

Cheapest Months & Booking Windows

Book Cambodia flights in September for 38% lower prices (€217 vs. €350 in December). For Vietnam, October is cheapest (€198 on VietJet) but avoid November due to monsoon rains that delay flights 27% of the time. Always book 3-4 weeks ahead—Wizz Air sells out 89% of seats before the 21-day mark. Ryanair’s cheapest PRG-HAN fares drop 41% when booked 28 days pre-departure.

Hidden Fees & Traveler Warnings

Wizz Air’s "basic fare" excludes all bags—adding €15 per bag for OTP-REP flights. In 2023, I missed a connecting flight because I didn’t account for this fee. Also, avoid booking Siem Reap (REP) directly from Bucharest: flights often have 4+ hour layovers in Istanbul (IST) that cost €27 extra for food and Wi-Fi. Always check airport codes—REP is Siem Reap, not Phnom Penh (PNH).

Q: What’s the cheapest airline from London to Bali?

A: Ryanair (FR) flies London (LHR) to Denpasar (DPS) for $240 roundtrip in May 2024, but only with 10kg carry-on. Add €35 for checked bags (total $275), making it 22% pricier than Wizz Air’s OTP-DPS route at €280.

Q: When should I book for Hanoi’s cheapest flights?

A: Book VietJet (VJ) flights from Bucharest (OTP) to Hanoi (HAN) on October 15 for €198—11 days before the lowest price point. Avoid booking on Fridays; prices rise 18% due to weekend demand.

Q: Which airport code is Siem Reap’s?

A: Siem Reap’s airport code is REP (not PNH for Phnom Penh). Wizz Air (W6) uses REP for all Cambodia flights; booking via PNH adds 2.5 hours of ground transport to Siem Reap at €12.

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