Feeling the urge to hit the road but on a tight budget? You don’t need to break the bank—just take advantage of new offers like Ryanair, which is presenting numerous flights discounted by 15% if you book by September 30, with dates available even for the first weekends of the Christmas markets.
You can travel from 1 October to 17 December 2026, enjoying splendid European capitals dressed up for the holidays… or considering seaside destinations where the sun is still shining.
From Rome to Thessaloniki
If the idea of jumping straight into winter mode doesn’t thrill you, Thessaloniki is probably the most interesting detour. In autumn the city is much easier to navigate than in the warmer months, and you can easily plan a weekend without rigid schedules. You depart from Rome for under €22… a bargain!
Start from the seafront and the White Tower, then weave through the city center among Ano Poli, markets, cafés and tavernas. Here the trip can comfortably revolve around food: bougatsa in the morning, mezedopoleia for lunch, and of course the unmissable Bougatsa. There’s no need to rush from one monument to another. October, especially, is the right moment if you’re seeking a city break that’s still relatively mild but without the full summer atmosphere.
From Palermo to Nuremberg
For Nuremberg the Ryanair promo calendar almost perfectly intersects with that of the Christkindlesmarkt. The Christmas market 2026 officially opens on 27 November at 17:30 and remains open until 24 December. Those who take advantage of the promo can thus plan the trip between late November and 17 December.
In the city the festive mood is classic: wooden stalls, decorations, crafts, Lebkuchen, Glühwein and the small Rostbratwürste of Nuremberg. The main market is open every day from 10 to 21. And what if you’re traveling with kids? The best option is the Kinderweihnacht, which awaits with carousels and activities or workshops for the little ones, and nearby you’ll also find the Sternhaus! You fly from Palermo for about €32 one-way.
From Milan to Edinburgh
With Edinburgh you can play two moods. Departing between October and the early days of November you’ll find a decidedly autumnal city: short days, parks full of fallen leaves, pubs that suddenly become much more inviting. From 14 November 2026, however, everything changes. Edinburgh’s Christmas begins, running until 3 January 2027. With the Ryanair promotion you thus have about a month, from 14 November to 17 December, to catch it.
The center of the celebrations returns between Princes Street Gardens and George Street, with markets, attractions and events right in the heart of the city. Of course Edinburgh always deserves a visit beyond the stalls; you’ll simply get lost in the Old Town, step into the pubs and, of course, follow a Harry Potter–themed tour because it’s here that many inspirations were born.
In short, with tickets under €35 you can fly in autumn to many dream destinations without sacrificing a quick getaway thanks to the new Ryanair promotion. All that remains is to check the active offers at your home airport and enjoy a breather before the highly anticipated Christmas celebrations.
