Cheapest City to Fly into Europe
First, don’t stay in Dublin. I love it, but it’s not the cheapest. Use it as a springboard. Book your transatlantic flight into Dublin, then hop a budget airline to Lisbon, Barcelona, or Prague.
Want to save even more? Fly into Dublin on a Tuesday or Wednesday. Those are the “ghost days” of cheap travel. The airports are empty, and so are the prices.
Pro tip: Pack light. Ryanair charges a fortune for checked luggage. A backpack works wonders. You’ll feel like a savvy, scofflaw adventurer.
The Funny Side of Budget Travel
Flying into Dublin on a budget means you’ll meet interesting people. Like the guy next to you who brings his own bag of potatoes. It happens. Ireland’s spirit is infectious.
The in-flight safety video might feature a leprechaun. I’m not kidding. Ryanair once made one with a cartoon leprechaun dancing to bagpipes. You will laugh. You will also feel slightly confused.
And when you land? The luggage carousel sometimes smells like gravy. No one knows why. It’s a delightful mystery that adds to the charm.
The Cheapest Cities in Europe to Fly to in 2026