Flights are one of the easiest ways to travel around Europe, especially since the continent is home to plenty of islands, coastlines, and waterways that can make journeys by car, train, or ferry more difficult.
There’s also a huge choice of airlines to fly with. Many offer quick domestic routes within a single country, as well as flights across Europe, and even long-haul services to destinations worldwide.
In fact, there are more than 50 major European airlines operating across the region and worldwide. This includes popular full-service carriers, along with a mix of low-cost and hybrid airlines to suit every kind of trip.
At Alternative Airlines, we ticket over 600 global and regional airlines, so you can always find the perfect flight for your trip.
With Alternative Airlines, you can pay later on flights with European airlines by choosing one of our flexible payment options at checkout.
Instead of paying everything upfront, you can split the cost of your flight into smaller instalments, making it easier to manage your travel budget.
It’s a simple way to secure your flight today and spread the cost over time - so you can focus on planning your trip.
Perfect for last-minute planners or anyone who’d rather keep their cash free for the fun stuff while paying for the flight in more manageable instalments.
Europe has no shortage of airports, from huge international hubs to smaller regional airports that mainly operate short-haul routes. If you want a smoother airport experience, from check-in to boarding, the Skytrax World Airport Awards are a great place to start.
Below are the highest-ranked airports in Europe featured in the Skytrax World’s Best Airports 2025 list.
Start your search for flights with a European airline today with Alternative Airlines - where you can compare routes, prices and airlines all in one place. Plus, we offer pay later options, so you can spread the cost of your trip into smaller instalments.
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European flights don’t have to be expensive. In fact, once you are in Europe, inter-European flights are fairly cheap as there is less distance and more options from low-cost airlines. If you are planning a long European trip, why not use our multi-city planner to get around? If you are planning to travel to Europe from further away where a flight will be more expensive, why not consider one of our finance options to make your flight more manageable?
Yes, you are allowed iPads on European Flights. These may need to be removed from your hand luggage during airport security inspections, so please pay attention to and follow instructions from security personnel. Please see our electronics page for information on flying with valuable electronics, including how best to pack and transport them.
The general rule is that if flying between countries that are both in the European Union, they will be allowed with you on the plane subject to them meeting certain requirements and the airlines conditions. Find out information about taking dogs and other pets on flights here, including information on how to qualify.
The date that airline tickets go on sale depends on the airline itself. Find out here about how far in advance European flights go on sale according to each airline.
You can fly flights to and around Europe here at Alternative Airlines. We provide flights to big well-known destinations as well as smaller, lesser-known regional airports. Enter your destination and date into the search bar above to search and buy flights with us.
This depends on where you are going and when, although generally the best day to book flights is 6 weeks before, and the earliest possible date to book European flights is around 1 year. Read our full blog for tips and advice on the cheapest day to buy flights here.
