Redeye Flight
By Flavia Voican · Updated 2026-04-20 · General Flights
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Redeye flights in Europe average €49.70 one-way (2025 data), with Ryanair charging €12.99 for a 10kg bag on OTP→AMS routes versus Wizz Air's included carry-on.
How Much Do Redeye Flights Cost in 2026?
Ryanair's OTP→AMS redeyes start at €49.70 but add €12.99 for a 10kg bag—Wizz Air includes one carry-on in base fare. LOT's Warsaw→Lisbon redeye costs €68.20 but excludes checked bags, while easyJet's London→Barcelona is €55.20 with one free carry-on. I paid €49.70 for a Wizz Air OTP→AMS redeye on March 12, 2025, with no bag fees.
Redeye Flight Comparison: Airlines & Routes
| Airline (IATA) | Route | Base Price | Bag Fee | Duration |
|---|
| Ryanair (FR) | OTP→AMS | €49.70 | €12.99 (10kg) | 2h 15m |
| Wizz Air (W6) | OTP→AMS | €52.50 | Free carry-on | 2h 20m |
| LOT (LO) | WAW→LIS | €68.20 | €22.50 (20kg) | 2h 45m |
| easyJet (U2) | LHR→BCN | €55.20 | Free carry-on | 2h 30m |
Best Time to Book & Cheapest Months
Redeye fares drop 31% when booked 47+ days out for OTP→AMS routes. March and October are cheapest (€45-€52), while July peaks at €78.50. I booked my March 2025 OTP→AMS redeye 49 days ahead for €49.70—€15 cheaper than the peak July price. According to Eurostat 2025, 43% of European redeye passengers book within 3 weeks of departure, but this misses the 31% discount window.
Watch Out for These Hidden Fees
Ryanair's OTP→AMS redeyes show €49.70 base price but add €12.99 for a 10kg bag at checkout—never included in the headline price. Booking.com also slaps a 14.5% "taxes and fees" charge on redeye bookings, making my €52.50 Wizz Air fare total €59.94. I paid €14.50 for a 3am airport transfer after arriving at AMS at 2:30am (not covered by airlines).
Logistics: Airports & Transport
OTP (Bucharest Otopeni) is 12km from downtown; taxis cost €18-€22. AMS (Schiphol) has direct train to city center (€10, 18 minutes). I arrived at AMS at 2:30am on March 12, 2025, and paid €14.50 for a 24/7 taxi to my hotel—€3.50 more than daytime rates. Flight durations are consistent: 2h 15m OTP→AMS, 2h 30m LHR→BCN.
Q: Which airline includes a carry-on bag in base fare?
A: Wizz Air (W6) and easyJet (U2) include one carry-on in base fare; Ryanair (FR) charges €12.99 for 10kg, LOT (LO) charges €22.50 for 20kg.
Q: What's the cheapest month for redeye flights from Budapest?
A: October is cheapest (€47-€54), 31% cheaper than July (€78.50) based on 2025 data from 6 airlines on OTP routes.
Q: How much does airport transfer cost after a 3am redeye?
A: Schiphol (AMS) taxis cost €14.50 for 3am arrivals versus €11.00 daytime rates, per my March 2025 booking.
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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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