A prize worth celebrating, ideally with a getaway. Vueling has been named Best Low-Cost Airline in Europe at the World Airline Awards 2026 by Skytrax, and to celebrate the recognition it is launching a new promotion with flights starting from 22 euros. But you must act quickly: the discounted tickets are available only until September 27. The promotion applies to departures between November 1, 2026 and February 28, 2027, exactly those months when European cities change face: Christmas markets, seasonal illuminations, museums to rediscover without the crowds of peak season, and, after New Year, often quieter winter weekends.
In the World Airline Awards 2026 by Skytrax, Vueling placed third among global low-cost carriers and claimed the top spot in the Europe category. Here are 3 destinations to book right away.
From Milan to Barcelona
A super-budget escape? From Milan to Barcelona for as little as 15 euros. Between November and February you can explore the Barrio Gótico without the same tourist pressure as in August, visit the Sagrada Família, head toward the Park Güell, or dedicate more time to the districts, from Gràcia to Born. December adds another reason to depart. In front of the Cathedral returns the Fira de Santa Llúcia, the most traditional of the city’s Christmas markets. It’s here that you encounter some of Catalonia’s most curious traditions, from the tions to the famous caganers. There are also the Barcelona Christmas fair near the Sagrada Família, the Moll de la Fusta fair, and the Fira de Reis on Gran Via. Of course, autumn charm is far from missing, with warmer hues that wash over the city’s parks and green corners.
From Florence to Brussels
Brussels in winter doesn’t try to conceal the cold… on the contrary, it makes good use of it. From Florence there are direct Vueling flights to Brussels starting from 32 euros; on the airline’s website, the fare also appears for departures in November and December.
For those who can choose their timing, late November and December are probably the most scenic months. Starting exactly on the 27th of the month and running until January 3, 2027, the Winter Wonders 2026 take place, one of the season’s most appreciated events with an unbeatable Christmas atmosphere. There will be >200 chalets, the panoramic wheel, attractions, an ice-skating rink, and the light-and-sound show in the Grand Place. It’s worth heading out right from here, perhaps in the late afternoon, when the lights come on. Then a detour to the Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert, a Belgian beer in the center, and the classic stop in front of the Manneken Pis, which in person is considerably smaller than many imagine.
From Rome to Mallorca
From Rome to Malaga the fares listed for the promotion start from 50 euros. The Andalusian city allows you to change scenery completely without waiting for spring: of course, it isn’t a promise of a beach vacation in the heart of winter, but days often suitable for outdoor strolls along the promenade and stopping at outdoor tables without facing the frost of Northern Europe.
And in December Malaga does not forgo its Christmas atmosphere… quite the opposite. You depart from Calle Marqués de Larios, the city’s most famous pedestrian street. For 2026 the Christmas lighting is scheduled to begin on November 27, with light-and-sound shows planned until January 4, 2027 between Calle Larios and Plaza de la Constitución. During the day, you can also ascend toward the Alcazaba and the castle of Gibralfaro, from where the view reaches the port. Then you descend again into the historic center, perhaps passing by the Roman Theatre and the Picasso Museum.
