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:
- 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
