As hassle-free travel abroad returns, Brits now have the chance to rediscover some of Europe’s most charming and magical Christmas markets and make up for last year’s lost festive escapes. From the chocolate-box markets of Austria and Germany to the bustling central squares of medieval capitals, easyJet holidays is offering holidaymakers great value getaways at Europe’s most loved hotels from as little as £149 per person. All easyJet holidays include 23kg of baggage per person, allowing for plenty of room to do Christmas shopping and bring back gifts for loved ones.

The selection of great value Christmas market beaks comes as the holiday company’s latest travel trends report, Taking the Temperature, found that over 3.8 million Brits are still set to jet off in 2021, with almost a quarter of these bookings being made in September alone, showing a trend for late bookings. This is perhaps explained by the fact that two thirds (67%) of Brits feel like they’ve missed out on holidaymaking memories due to COVID-19, while demand for great value holidays is on the rise.

Paul Bixby, easyJet holidays Commercial Director, said: “After last winter’s restrictions meant people couldn’t travel and several markets were cancelled, we can’t wait to send our customers away to this year’s European Christmas Markets, which are a highlight of the travel calendar and a bucket list holiday for so many.

“We know from our own research that people are still desperate to get away and are booking last minute escapes, so we’re making sure we’re keeping holidays accessible by offering brilliant holiday experiences at great value prices with our wide range of Christmas market city breaks.”

Alongside easyJet holidays’ Christmas markets offering, easyJet has seen flight bookings to top Christmas market destinations this winter rise by over a third in recent weeks with Berlin, Prague, Copenhagen, Basel, and Budapest proving among the most popular cities to travel to over the festive season. Seats are still available from just £22.99*. 

Prague (27 November 2021 to 6 January 2022)

Located in the Old Town Square (Staromestske Namesti) and Wenceslas Square, Prague’s renowned winter wonderland awaits. With brightly decorated wooden huts stocked with local handcrafts, traditional Christmas treats and hearty traditional food, the Czech capital is a perfect Christmas getaway destination for all.

easyJet holidays offers three nights at the 4* Iris Hotel Eden on a room only basis for £149 per person, including flights from Gatwick airport, 23kg of luggage per person on 14 December 2021. Book with easyJet holidays at easyjet.com/en/holidays

easyJet flies to Prague up to 14 times a week from London Gatwick, Bristol and Manchester with fares available from just £22.99 one way per person including taxes.

Salzburg (18 November to 26 December 2021)

Christmas is back at the Residence Square and Cathedral (old town) in the Austrian city of Salzburg, with candied fruit, roasted almonds, gingerbread and mulled wine some of the local delicacies that Christmas food lovers can enjoy when visiting. Enjoy fantastic scenery with the Fortress of Hohensalzburg providing a stunning backdrop to the city’s Christmas market, and meanwhile learn about its rich history by visiting the Salzburg Museum.

easyJet holidays offers two nights at the 4* NH Salzburg City on a room only basis for £296 per person, including flights from Gatwick airport, 23kg of luggage per person on 18 December 2021. Book with easyJet holidays at easyjet.com/en/holidays

easyJet flies to Salzburg up to 8 times a week from London Gatwick, Liverpool and Bristol with fares available from just £22.99 one way per person including taxes.

Berlin (22 November to 27 December 2021)

Germany’s world-renowned traditional Christmas markets are back, complete with sparkling light displays, carousels, ice-skating and booths selling everything from gingerbread men to hand-painted trinkets. The Charlottenburg Castle Christmas Market has become one of the most popular Christmas markets in Berlin, where you can witness the castle bathed in colourful lighting installations and more than 150 local and international vendors completing the festive atmosphere.

easyJet holidays offers three nights at the 3* Come Inn Berlin Kurfurstendamm Opera on a bed and breakfast basis for £309 per person, including flights from Manchester airport, 23kg of luggage per person on 29 November 2021. Book with easyJet holidays at easyjet.com/en/holidays

easyJet flies to Berlin up to 37 times a week from London Gatwick, London Luton, Bristol, Edinburgh and Manchester, with fares available from just £22.99 one way per person including taxes.

Budapest (29 November 2021 to 2 January 2022)

Whether it’s strolling through the castle district, seeing the dazzling lights at the Christmas market by St Stephen’s Basilica or enjoying the wonderful spa waters on a frosty starlit evening, Budapest offers an array of amazing experiences that everyone should try at least once. 

easyJet holidays offers three nights at the 5* New York Residence, on a room only basis for £206 per person, including flights from Gatwick airport, 23kg of luggage per person on 9 December 2021. Book with easyJet holidays at easyjet.com/en/holidays

easyJet flies to Budapest up to 7 times a week from London Gatwick with fares available from just £22.99 one way per person including taxes.

Copenhagen (15 November to 22 December 2021)

Home to three main Christmas markets, Højbro Plads Julemarked, Hans Christian Andersen Christmas Market at Nytorv and Christmas in Tivoli Gardens, Copenhagen is a magical Christmas city guaranteed to get you in the spirit for the holiday season.

easyJet holidays offers three nights at the 3* Ibsens, on a room only basis for £395 per person, including flights from Gatwick airport, 23kg of luggage per person on 22 November 2021. Book with easyJet holidays at easyjet.com/en/holidays

easyJet flies to Copenhagen up to 15 times a week from London Gatwick and Manchester, with fares available from just £22.99 one way per person including taxes.

Basel (November 25 2021 to December 23 2021)

The Basel Christmas market at Barfüsserplatz and Münsterplatz is considered one of the prettiest and largest in Europe. Offering traditional fondue dinners and artisans’ goods for sale in 130 small, rustic wooden chalets, it’s no surprise that the Swiss medieval city attracts an average of 900,000 visitors each year,

easyJet holidays offers three nights at the 4* Euler, on a room only basis for £257 per person, including flights from Gatwick airport, 23kg of luggage per person on 26 November 2021. Book with easyJet holidays at easyjet.com/en/holidays

easyJet flies to Basel up to 22 times a week from London Gatwick, Bristol, Manchester and Edinburgh with fares available from just £22.99 one way per person including taxes.

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