Zurich and Budapest Among Cheapest European Christmas Destinations
Translated & summarized from Cursorinfo by baba
Zurich, Munich, and Budapest are among the most affordable European cities for Christmas travel based on flight prices, with Zurich offering the lowest average round-trip fare at $328. While Vienna and Salzburg are more expensive, further savings can be found on sites listing flights to Rome and Milan from under $115. Wizz Air also offers various Christmas period deals, with round-trip tickets to Warsaw, Krakow, Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, and Milan priced between approximately 380 and 600 shekels.
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- Zurich offers the cheapest average round-trip Christmas flights to Europe at $328.
- Munich and Budapest are also among the most affordable European Christmas destinations.
- Rome and Milan flights can be found for as low as $113 and $114 respectively.
- Vienna and Salzburg are significantly more expensive European Christmas travel options.
- Wizz Air has released Christmas period flight deals ranging from 380 to 600 shekels.
Zurich, Munich, and Budapest are emerging as surprisingly affordable European destinations for the Christmas season, according to a price comparison of flights. While Zurich is often perceived as expensive, it offers the lowest average round-trip airfare at $328 per passenger. Munich follows at $388, and Budapest at $401. Other cities like Amsterdam ($454) and Prague ($465) are also relatively affordable. In contrast, Vienna, known for its Christmas markets, has a higher average flight cost of $510, with Salzburg being even more expensive at $637.
Assaf Greenberg, Vice President of Marketing at lastminute.co.il, noted that Zurich's affordability might surprise travelers, highlighting the importance of distinguishing flight costs from overall trip expenses. He suggested that destinations not initially considered budget-friendly can offer good value for airfare.
Further savings can be found on sites like "Secret Flights," which lists December flights to Rome starting at $113, Milan at $114, and Budapest at $134. Traveling in November, when Christmas markets often open, can also yield lower prices. Additionally, extending trips into early January, after the peak holiday season, might offer cheaper flights, though the festive atmosphere may be diminished.
Wizz Air has also released its Christmas period flight deals, with round-trip tickets ranging from approximately 380 to 600 shekels. Specific offers include Warsaw from 132 euros (452 shekels), Krakow from 176 euros (605 shekels), Budapest from 126 euros (432 shekels), Bratislava and Vienna from 120 euros (412 shekels), and Milan from 112 euros (384 shekels).