Domestic European flights are on the rise as cheap airlines have flooded the European market. You can get a one way ticket for $25-$250!
In the United States domestic flights may leave our pockets empty and keep us weary of flying. However, by using a low-cost, one way ticket to different destinations in Europe flying can by a more bearable option. While planning my 10 day trip through Europe I looked at a Eurail pass, but it was more expensive and more of a hassle to go by train to different parts of the continent in a short period of time.
While I was abroad I took two flights and three train rides to total my transportation costs of around $300-$500. That is less than or equal to one domestic flight within the United States. If you check your options of different types of transportation and companies, then you can find some cheap deals.
Some websites I used to check flights are skyscanner.com, ryannair.com, and rumbo.es.
Be cautious when using these cheap airlines because the cost reflects the quality which is not high. The tickets are inexpensive so the airlines will tack on many extras including expensive baggage costs, high priced food and more money for priority seating. The way to get around these extras is to bring one bag that can be used as a carry on, such as a backpack, and be as low maintenance as possible.
Another thing to watch is delays. The airline is not making much money off your ticket so they are less invested if you arrive late or something happens. You need to be ready and allow yourself time to be ahead of schedule and prepared for takeoff.
The last thing to keep your eye on is the website you use to book the flight. When booking my flight from Barcelona to London I thought the website confirmed the ticket and the email was faulty. However, the email said that the tickets had not been purchased, so when we arrived at the airport we didn’t have a flight and had to pay for a ticket on the spot which was not cheap.
Europe offers many opportunities for you to explore inexpensively with various means of transportation including Inter European flights. You merely need to find them and know what to expect.