How to travel cheaply from Poland to European countries: budget travel ideas

Summer is the time for warmth and long-awaited holidays away from home. Some travellers have already planned their holidays long ago and are preparing to visit foreign countries. Today, let’s talk about how to travel to the neighbouring countries of the European Union via Poland.

Cheap flights to Poland

One of the most convenient options for travelling long distances to other cities and countries is by air. A large number of people prefer this type of transfer. Moreover, it is comfortable and quite fast. Among other things, air travel is a safe form of transportation, as evidenced by statistics.

The popularity of aircraft rapidly growing year by year and thus increases the number of low-cost companies and flight destinations. Low-cost carriers are low-cost carriers with relatively inexpensive tickets to popular destinations.

The Polish government is trying to develop the airline industry and it’s doing a good job. Every day low-cost airlines fly from Polish airports to various destinations abroad.

Why are low-cost airlines so successful? It is very simple: affordability and budget are the main components of their success with most tourists. Some companies have been able to slash ticket prices by as much as 40% – 60%. The reason for this is that even amongst low cost airlines there is a greater willingness to push hard for customers to make more profitable deals.

The budget airlines have been quite active in using a price sharing strategy. Many of them change the price of a ticket within a single day. When monitoring price trends, it is worth noting that the shorter the time until departure, the higher the ticket price will be.

If you monitor the price of the tickets for the destination you desire on a daily or hourly basis you will have a chance to get a great discount and fly to the country of your interest for as little as €15.

From Poland to other EU countries: your budget options

First things first, consider where you want to fly to in the sky and take a look at the cheap flights from low-cost airlines that have direct flights from Poland.

Their websites are constantly updated with the latest information on destinations and promotions available at the given time. So you can read it from the comfort of your own home. You can also read their news and find out about promotions in their communities.

Now let’s talk about which cities in the country the low-cost carrier offers flights from. The main airports served by such airlines in Poland are described below.

Capital airport

There are two airports in the capital – Chopin and Modlin.  The latter offers more favourable ticket prices.

Krakow Airport

Krakow is the second busiest airport in the country and is the departure point for low-cost airlines.

Katowice Airport

Katowice is the largest airport in Eastern Europe. Low cost carriers offer flights to many destinations.

Worclaw Airport

It offers a great number of flights to all kinds of destinations which can be much cheaper than the prices of similar routes from Warsaw.

Gdańsk Airport

Gdańsk Airport is the best and most competitive air hub in the Baltic States. Here you can buy budget tickets to Iceland, the Baltic States, Denmark and Sweden.

Incidentally, you can fly to Oslo from Rzeszów for only €8.

From Rzeszów to European countries and cities

Budget carrier Ryanair flies from here on a regular basis

Going to Greece, then consider a trip that won’t leave a hole in your budget. A ticket will cost you from €50.

Greece will surprise you with its hospitality. There are plenty of attractions and resorts to choose from. Get to Greece from almost any city in Poland.

The ticket prices on the various budget carriers can vary a lot. It depends a lot on many factors: season, when the ticket was booked. A round-trip ticket for €23 can be a great bargain.

Do you want to fly to Athens from Poland’s capital? Then buying a ticket will cost practically nothing. From Modlin to Soloniki you can fly for €50.

A flight to Corfu from Chopin Airport in the Polish capital is available from Hungary for €50 one way.

During the summer, journeys across the sky from various low-cost carriers in Poland will cost between €100 and €200. The cost of this destination will depend entirely on many factors.

To go on holiday to Spain, you can buy a single ticket from €20.

Spain is a sun-kissed country. Some famous artists, writers, singers and filmmakers were born here. Tourists will find a host of cities with stunning architecture and coastal areas that transport you to paradise.

From the major cities in the country, it is easy to fly to:

• Barcelona;
• Madrid;
• Alicante; 
• Palma de Mallorca.

Costs may vary. For example, promotional tickets to Madrid, Barcelona, Alicante, Castellón de la Plana or Palma de Mallorca from €20. Have you been dreaming of going to the Canary Islands for a long time? Not a problem, because you can get your tickets for €40.

Barcelona awaits tourists. Take off from Poland on one of the budget carriers: Ryanair, Wizz Air or Germanwings.

 You can fly to Italy from any air gateway in Poland.

Low-cost carriers Ryanair, Wizz Air, Germanwings and easyJet offer flights from as little as €20:

• Pisa,
• Rome,
• Pisa, Rome, Milan,
• Pisa, Rome, Milan, Naples,
• Bologna,
• Calgari,
• Trapani,
• Turin,
• Bari,
• Verona,
• Sicily

Holidays in Italy are fabulous and unforgettable. Here you’re sure to forget for a while the hustle and bustle of the “anthill” and immerse yourself in a fun and relaxing atmosphere. And there are plenty of great views, architecture, museums, and more.

Tourists have a strong preference:

• Rome,
• Milan,
• Pisa.

Ryanair tickets from the Polish capital to Rome cost around €50 one way, with Wizz Air from Katowice the flight costs €30.

From Krakow to Milan can be reached for €28.

A flight to Germany costs from €15

Here you can relax in style and enjoy the speed. You are sure to long remember the holiday here, thanks to its colourful architecture.

Low-cost airlines like Ryanair, Wizz Air and Germanwings regularly fly from Poland to Germany. There are many flights from Katowice Airport. Tourists like: Berlin, Dortmund and Cologne.

From Katowice to Cologne for €35 with Wizz Air and from Krakow to Dortmund even €15 with Ryanair.

Travel to France from €20: Ryanair, Wizz Air, easyJet, Germanwings

What comes to mind when you hear the word ‘France’? When you think of exquisite perfumes, fashion week and fine cuisine, the country beckons year after year. The country lures tourists year after year.

From Poland you can fly to cities in France:

• Paris,
• Lyon,
• Marseille.
• Bordeaux.

Flights to these destinations are operated by low-cost airlines Ryanair, Wizz Air, easyJet and Germanwings. Travel to Bordeaux from the Polish capital by air with Wizz Air for €30. And fly from Krakow to Paris with Ryanair or easyJet up to €100. The promotional offer is only €20.