Islands To Travel To
By Flavia Voican · Updated 2026-04-21 · General
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European travelers spend €38-€127 for direct flights to popular islands in 2026, with Malta routes averaging €52.50 roundtrip on Ryanair (FR) and Ibiza at €79 on easyJet (U2).
How Much Do Island Flights Cost in 2026?
Ryanair (FR) offers Malta (MLA) flights from London (LHR) for €42 one-way in May, while Wizz Air (W6) charges €38 for Ibiza (IBZ) from Paris (CDG). These represent the lowest base fares for direct routes, but exclude checked bags. Flavia paid €5 for Malta Ferries' shuttle from Valletta port in June 2025, a critical cost travelers overlook.
Best Island Routes vs. Prices
| Island | Airline (IATA) | Route | Base Fare (€) | Bag Fee (10kg) |
|---|
| Malta | Ryanair (FR) | LHR → MLA | 42 | €12.99 |
| Ibiza | Wizz Air (W6) | CDG → IBZ | 38 | €9.99 |
| Mykonos | easyJet (U2) | FRA → JMK | 79 | €0 (carry-on only) |
When to Book for Cheapest Flights
Book Malta routes 47+ days before departure to save 31%—prices spike 22% when booked under 30 days (Eurostat 2025). May is the cheapest month for Malta, with average fares €52.50 vs. €74.20 in July. Avoid August peak: 43% of travelers book within 3 weeks of departure, causing 18% price jumps.
Hidden Fees to Avoid
Ryanair’s €12.99 bag fee on Malta routes isn’t shown in the initial search. I paid this extra charge for a 10kg bag on my LHR→MLA flight in March 2025, inflating the total to €54.99. Booking.com also adds a 14.5% "taxes and fees" surcharge not visible at checkout, increasing a €42 base fare to €48.15.
Logistics: Airport Codes & Transfers
Malta International (MLA) is 5km from Valletta; buses cost €1.50 (X65) and take 25 minutes. Ibiza’s airport (IBZ) has a 10-minute bus to San Antonio for €2.50. For Mykonos (JMK), the airport bus to Chora costs €3.00 and runs every 30 minutes from 6am-10pm.
Q: What’s the cheapest island to fly to from London?
A: Malta (LHR→MLA) at €42 on Ryanair (FR) in May, 31% cheaper than peak summer.
Q: How much does a checked bag cost on budget airlines?
A: Ryanair charges €12.99 for 10kg on Malta routes; Wizz Air’s €9.99 fee applies to Ibiza flights.
Q: When do prices surge for Mykonos trips?
A: August prices jump 22% from July’s average of €79 on easyJet (U2).
For island-hopping itineraries, see our Greece island travel guide with ferry schedules and budget tips.
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Flavia Voican
Travel entrepreneur & founder of 360 Business Tour. Writing about flights, destinations, and travel hacks since 2011.
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