Low Cost Airlines

There are only 5 'low cost' airlines in the UK and Ireland.  Low cost airlines for the rest of Europe are also shown.

Low cost airlines are described as airlines that typically have lower fares and due to this, fewer comforts - such as on board TV. These airlines often charge for food, boarding first, baggage and other 'comforts'.

What low cost airline options are available in the UK?

In the UK, the following airlines are considered low cost carriers:

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  • bmibaby
  • easyJet
  • Flybe
  • Jet2

In Ireland, the following carriers are considered low cost:

  • Ryanair

All of the above airlines operate in the UK.

Low cost airlines in Europe

Below is a list of low cost carriers in Europe.

Albania

  • Belle Air

Austria

  • InterSky
  • Niki

Belgium

  • Jetairfly

Bulgaria

  • Wizz Air Bulgaria

Czech Republic

  • Smart Wings

Denmark

  • Cimber Sterling
  • Transavia.com Denmark

France

  • Transavia.com France
  • XL Airways France

Germany

  • Germanwings
  • TUIfly

Greece

  • Astra Airlines

Hungary

  • Wizz Air

Iceland

  • Iceland Express

Italy

  • Air One Smart Carrier
  • Blu-express
  • Meridiana
  • Windjet
  • AirBaltic

Netherlands

  • ArkeFly
  • Transavia

Norway

  • Norwegian Air Shuttle

Poland

  • Jet Air

Romania

  • Blue Air

Russia

  • Avianova
  • SkyExpress

Spain

  • Vueling Airlines

Switzerland

  • easyJet Switzerland

Ukraine

  • Wizz Air Ukraine