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How to Score the Cheapest Flights to Any European Destination: Proven Multi-City Strategy

Dreaming of luxury spots like the Greek Islands or Amalfi Coast? Affordable flights can seem elusive, but this proven multi-city strategy saves hundreds while letting you explore more destinations.

Budget airlines like WOW air and Norwegian, combined with under-the-radar entry cities, make European travel surprisingly affordable.

For instance, peak-season roundtrip flights to the Greek Islands from New York City often exceed $1,200. Instead of routing through Athens, I flew United roundtrip to Milan for $450, then EasyJet to/from the islands for $295 (including last-minute fees), totaling $745—a $455 savings. Bonus: I overnighted in Milan for a full day of sightseeing.

How to Score the Cheapest Flights to Any European Destination: Proven Multi-City Strategy

Worried about logistics? My transfer at Milan Malpensa was seamless, even switching from Terminal 1 to EasyJet's Terminal 2 via free shuttle (2-hour-40-minute layover sufficed). The airport's Via Milano program insures missed connections (requires 100-minute minimum between flights; I recommend 2.5+ hours).

Returning, I stayed at the Sheraton Milan Malpensa Airport near the express train to central Milan (30 minutes away). Walk 20 minutes from Cadorna station to the Duomo and key sights—note: major attractions cluster near Cadorna, not Centrale.

How to Score the Cheapest Flights to Any European Destination: Proven Multi-City Strategy

For Venice or Florence, Milan connects via Italo or Trenitalia regional trains in a few hours—beyond just flights.

Milan suits many trips as an EasyJet hub (52 destinations), but consider these budget gateways with strong low-cost carrier options:

  • Milan: EasyJet hub to 52 destinations.
  • Dublin: Nonstop from NYC/Philadelphia under $500 RT; Ryanair hub (32 destinations) plus Germanwings.
  • Oslo/Stockholm/Copenhagen: Norwegian Air Shuttle nonstops from U.S. as low as $350 RT, then connect onward.

How to Score the Cheapest Flights to Any European Destination: Proven Multi-City Strategy

London or Paris under $500 RT is possible via Scandinavia (Norwegian) or Iceland (WOW air) stopovers, but not ideal for tight schedules. Low-cost carriers often use secondary airports like Ryanair's Stansted or EasyJet's Gatwick, not Heathrow.

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