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Ryanair winter sale | European destinations from £20 return
I don't normally recommend Ryanair, but when you need a really cheap change of scene, they can't really be beaten. I snapped up return flights to Oslo for £14 return in January this year and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. So long as your expectations are fairly low and you're simply looking for a mode of transport to get you from A to B, then why not bag yourself a bargain?
The sale is on until midnight Monday, 6th August. Travel dates are from October to January.
You'll need to play with destinations and dates to find a good deal. The prices seem to change constantly, so if you see something good, book it straight away. I found plenty of return flights for £20, including Stansted to Copenhagen, and many others at £24, including Stansted to Oslo and Stansted to Edinburgh.
If you choose the lowest fare option, you'll probably have to hand over your hand luggage at the departure gate (if you're carrying wheel along hand luggage). That doesn't bother me for a 2 hour flight. I would however recommend paying to choose a seat when you book, as Ryanair make a habit of splitting couple and groups up.
Important: Prices are correct at the time of publishing, however they are subject to change at any time depending on availability. Some promotional prices will be strictly limited by tour operators or airlines. Special terms and conditions may apply.
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Travel diary: Two days in Oslo
20th January 2021 by Stuart
Norway. Vast pine forests, stunningly beautiful fjords, clear air and prosperous people. It's a winter wonderland and a summertime adventure playground. But if you're anything like me, Oslo has never featured especially highly on your 'bucket-list' (yes, I hate that phrase too!) As it turns out, that was exactly why I ended up choosing to go there! Let me take you back... Black Friday 2017: Ryanair (gulp!) - attempting to claw back a little dignity after their monumental flights cock-up...
The Scoop: Copenhagen
28th June 2023 by Stuart
Denmark and its capital hold the dubious honour of being touted as the happiest places on the planet. A 3-night break is a perfect amount of time to get to grips with the city and work out whether you agree. When to go? Pretty much any time from sunny, breezy spring through to hygge-inducing autumn and twinkly, tasteful Christmas. The largest crowds and the best festivals are in July and August, but this also brings the highest costs/rates. Temperatures rarely reach the mid-20s and so the...
Ryanair to halve check-in time for passengers without reserved seats
16th May 2018 by Stuart
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Into the wilderness of Norway
9th April 2012 by HappyTimeBlog
What do you know about Norway? Their Viking heritage? Tall people, who look like they are bleached from head to toe? Aurora Borealis and the deep dark cold winters up north? Truth is that Norway is one of the most beautiful countries with postcard-worthy views of mountainous regions as well as fjords and glaciers hundreds of metres high which dot through valleys. The country also holds the title of having the happiest people in the world and when flights from London take just over two hours,...
Ryanair announces London Southend Airport base and flights from 2019
17th August 2023 by Stuart
Ryanair is opening a new base at the somewhat confusingly named 'London Southend Airport' in, umm, Essex - from April 2019. With three aircraft and an investment of $300 million, Ryanair clearly see Southend as a viable alternative for future expansion and air travel opportunities. The airline will be offering 13 routes to 8 different countries:Alicante, Barcelona Reus, Bilbao, Mšlaga and Palma in SpainBrest - FranceCorfu - GreeceCluj, RomaniaDublin - IrelandFaro, PortugalMilan...