European Budget Airlines — Compare & Book

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Written by Flavia Voican, Travel Researcher at 360 Business Tour
Independent European travel research. Verified data, updated for 2026

Ryanair, easyJet, Wizz Air, Vueling and more. Compare routes, check live prices, and find the cheapest fare across all budget carriers.

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Browse by Airline

Ryanair
Budget · Ireland · FR
easyJet
Budget · United Kingdom · U2
Wizz Air
Ultra-budget · Hungary · W6
Vueling
Budget · Spain · VY
Norwegian Air
Budget · Norway · DY
Jet2
Leisure · United Kingdom · LS
Transavia
Budget · Netherlands · HV
Volotea
Regional Budget · Spain · V7

How to Choose the Right Budget Airline

European budget airlines vary significantly in their fee structures, baggage policies, and route networks. The headline price rarely tells the full story — always add baggage fees, seat selection, and airport transfer costs to compare true total prices.

For city breaks, easyJet and Vueling often win on punctuality and primary airport access. For the lowest absolute price on popular leisure routes, Ryanair and Wizz Air frequently lead. For Eastern European destinations, Wizz Air has the widest network.

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