There is no need to wait for the Christmas holidays to enjoy a weekend or a quick trip away from the routine, especially if you’re after budget-friendly options. Promotions like the Wizz Air offer are the perfect opportunity to pack a bag (or rather the carry-on) and depart to enjoy the enchantment of the foliage and the first Christmas markets. Only until September 30 will you be able to take advantage of a discount of up to 15% on the fare, with extra reductions for those who are members of Wizz Club.
For flights? Departures run from October 12, 2026 to January 3, 2027… and with a bit of luck you can still find weekend seats.
From Milan to Kraków
From Milan Malpensa to Kraków you can fly with fares from under 34 euros… and it’s one of those cities that works especially well in autumn. The temperatures drop, of course, but the historic center becomes even more scenic. You can stroll between the Main Market Square, the Wawel Castle, and the streets of Kazimierz as the trees change color and the cafés begin to feel like inviting refuges between one stop and another.
And in December dates? The main square fills with lights, wooden stalls, decorations, spiced sweets, and steaming mugs. Kraków practically shifts from foliage to Christmas mode without losing its simple and ultra-photogenic city-break mood.
From Rome to Prague
An alternative? Prague’s unique atmosphere that can enchant in autumn as well as in the early weeks of winter. From Rome you can start with less than 37 euros, a real bargain. The Vltava, the rooftops of the center, the hills surrounding the city: when the copper colors begin to appear, the result is almost cinematic.
Cross the Charles Bridge early in the morning, climb toward the Castle, or lose yourself without too much plan between Malá Strana and Staré Město. From the end of November, then, you enter the heart of the Christmas season. The squares in the center light up, markets arrive, and the scent of cinnamon seems to be everywhere. A weekend requires comfortable shoes, a heavy coat, and plenty of space in your memory card.
From Palermo to Warsaw
For those leaving from the South, there’s also the route Palermo–Warsaw, with prices from under 40 euros. The Polish capital is an interesting choice, especially if you’re looking for something a bit different from the usual Christmas weekend destinations. In October and November the city parks, starting with Łazienki, fill with yellow and orange tones.
The contrast with the city’s contemporary architecture completes the picture. Approaching December, Warsaw brings out the festive side: lights, decorated squares, and a Christmas atmosphere in the rebuilt historic center. It’s cold, yes. But that’s also part of the game.
With a travel window that extends to the first days of January, the Wizz Air promo thus lays out two trips in one: first foliage Europe, soon after that the markets. The hard part remains choosing which one to go see first. In short, there are plenty of opportunities and with discounts up to 15% with additional reductions for Club members, the Wizz Air promotion makes a spontaneous departure irresistible.
