Travelling throughout Europe isn't as difficult as it may seem and it is possible for those people on just a shoestring budget. It just takes some saving and thorough research. Once you have found the best deals and reached your desired destination, it will certainly be worth it.
People often hear of great deals from friends and family but, when you go to check, the normal high prices are listed. Fortunately, with a little time and patience, there are many bargains to be found, especially when flying from another continent to Europe.
If you fly from the United States you can try the website Tripadvisor, which lists many of the cheapest flights to Europe. Or if from
Mexico, Jetairfly is a good option, although it only flies from the city of
Cancun to
Brussels, Belgium.
If you are looking for cheap intercontinental flights, it may mean flying to a city other than your destination and, once on the European continent, you can take another flight or mode of transport to reach your destination. Although time consuming, this is often the best way to travel as you can save money as well as stumble upon towns and cities that are off the beaten track.
Flying within Europe is quite simple and cheap if you choose one of the budget airlines such as Wizair, EasyJet, Jetairfly or Ryanair. Ryanair is known for having the cheapest flights and is a good choice if don't mind travelling for an hour or so to get to the airports. Although billed as ‘London' or ‘Barcelona', they are often situated a long distance away. But, considering the money saved, it is generally worth the extra time.
Inter-European flights can be as low as 9 Euros. Make sure you travel lightly though, as many cheap flights have luggage restrictions and charge extra for checked-in luggage.