European low-cost airlines departing from Ukraine
Ryanair
The largest low-cost airline in Europe, connecting 37 countries and 220 airports. He comes from Ireland, and therefore many departures from Ireland and the UK. Often holds sales from a discount of -20% to tariffs at 9.99 euros. If you worry about tickets in advance, the trip may cost less than ground transport. All aircraft are Boeing 737-800s (and only one Boeing 737-700 airliner). On the site you can see not only a map of routes, but also pick up tickets from the desired city at low-cost fares (a map of low prices is painted by month).
Carry-on baggage: by default, you can carry one piece of hand luggage free of charge - luggage with dimensions of 40x20x25 cm, for passengers with Priority Boarding - luggage with dimensions of 42x20x30 cm.
The nearest departure airports are Kyiv (Boryspil), Lviv, Warsaw (Modlin).
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LaudaMotion
On February 1, 2019, the low-cost airline LaudaMotion started operating in Ukraine. It is an airline whose 75% stake is owned by Ryanair. Prices for flights range from 9.99 euros, on average – 20 euros, and in Europe can start from 1 euro. So far, it flies from Ukraine (Boryspil) to several European countries. For example, Vienna can be a pleasant stop to continue traveling long European distances, but much cheaper than direct flights from Ukraine. Also, from Vienna comfortable bus for 17 euros you can get to Prague, but the road will take a little more than 4 hours.
Tickets can be purchased on the website
Wizz Air
One of the largest low-cost airlines in Central Europe, uniting 40 countries and competing with Ryanair, is WizzAir.
Wizz Air owns the A320 family of aircraft, including the A320s and A321ceo. The company has a loyalty system – Wizz Air Discount Club, which is quite beneficial for frequent flights. Membership in the club during the year (not calendar, but from the moment of registration) provides a discount of at least 10 euros from the ticket for yourself and 1 person flying with you, as well as 5 euros from the cost of luggage. The cost of the loyalty card is 30 euros, and for 60 euros you can apply for group membership – for yourself + 5 companions. It is really very convenient to travel with a company of friends.
Hand luggage: by default, you can carry one piece of hand luggage free of charge - luggage with dimensions of 40x30x20 cm weighing up to 10 kg, for passengers with Priority Boarding - luggage with dimensions of 42x20x30 cm. Passengers purchasing WIZZ Priority are allowed to additionally carry a suitcase on wheels up to 55x40x23cm into the cabin. The nearest departure airports are Kyiv (Zhulyany), Kharkiv, Lviv, Chisinau.
Tickets can be purchased on the website or in the mobile application: , or
UIA
National Ukrainian carrier flying to 38 countries (Europe, the Middle World, Asia). The airline does not position itself as a low-cost airline, but provides low-cost fares if you buy tickets in advance (from six months or more before the flight).
Cabin baggage: one piece of hand luggage - baggage with dimensions of 55х40х20 cm weighing up to 7 kg or dimensions 55х35х15 cm weighing up to 5 kg depending on the flight.
The nearest departure airports are Kyiv (Boryspil), Vinnytsia, Kharkiv, Lviv, Dnipro, Chernivtsi, Zaporizhzhia, Kherson, Odesa, Ivano-Frankivsk.
Tickets can be purchased on the website , or in the mobile application: or
Air Baltic
An airline from Latvia, which often sells, but prices are higher than those of its predecessors. It flies almost all over Europe and to other destinations of the world (300 destinations), but almost all flights are operated with a transfer in Riga. Tickets can be paid in installments and the site has a convenient price calendar. Aircraft: Airbus A220-300, Boeing 737-500, Boeing 737-300, Bombardier Q400 NextGen,
Hand luggage: bag dimensions 55x40x23 cm and personal item 30x40x10 cm.
The nearest departure airports are Kyiv (Zhulyany), Lviv, Minsk.
Tickets can be purchased on the website
SkyUp
Another Ukrainian airline, not a low-cost airline (charter airline), but promises the availability of tickets for low-cost fares to resort destinations.
Hand luggage: you can carry one piece of hand luggage in the sum of the dimensions 115 cm (for example, dimensions 55x40x20 cm) weighing up to 7 kg.
The nearest departure airports are Kyiv, Kharkiv, Odesa.
Tickets can be purchased on the website
Condor
Low-cost version of Lufthansa centered in Frankfurt. With these airlines you can fly to exotic countries, such as the Caribbean, Asia, Africa, America. If you are interested in popular resorts in Europe, to which there are no connections from Ukraine, then check the version of this airline from Frankfurt, for example, the flight to the "mafia" capital starts from 38 euros. Most aggregators do not show this low-cost airline, but it is really interesting in terms of price offers.
Hand luggage: luggage dimensions 55x40x20 cm weighing up to 6 kg, in addition, you can take one item of personal belongings (laptop, tablet, women's bag).
The nearest departure airports are Kyiv, Lviv, but for low-cost fares it is better to fly from Frankfurt.
Tickets can be purchased on the website or in the mobile application: or
Vueling
Spanish low-cost airline flying in 148 directions. The most attractive prices for departures from Spain.
Hand luggage: luggage dimensions 55x40x20 cm up to 10 kg, one small bag or briefcase 35x20x20 cm and one package from duty free shops.
The nearest departure airports are Kyiv, Warsaw.
Tickets can be purchased on the website or in the mobile application , or
Ernest
Italian low-cost airline operating regular flights from Ukraine to Italy at very attractive prices.
Hand luggage: baggage dimensions 55х35х25 cm and weighing up to 8 kg.
The nearest departure airports are Kyiv (Zhulyany), Kharkiv, Lviv.
Tickets can be purchased on the website
Pegasus
Turkish low-cost airline with a 20-year history and a good network (109 destinations in 42 countries) - especially if you are heading to the south of Europe. With Pegasus you can fly both in the CIS countries - Baku, Almaty, Bishkek, Dushanbe, and over fairly remote distances.
Hand luggage: baggage with dimensions of 55x40x20 cm weighing up to 8 kg.
The nearest departure airports are Kyiv (Boryspil), Kharkiv, Lviv.
Tickets can be purchased on the website or , as well as in the mobile application: , or
SmartWings
Low-cost airline from Latvia, but prices are not always low-costers, especially from Ukraine. It operates flights to 300 destinations, but most perform with a transfer in Riga. Tickets can be paid in installments and the site has a convenient price calendar.
Hand luggage: by default, you can carry one piece of hand luggage free of charge - luggage with dimensions of 56x45x25 cm weighing no more than 8 kg.
The nearest departure airports are Kyiv (Boryspil) and Odesa with flight directions currently to Prague.
Tickets can be purchased on the website , as well as in the mobile application: , or
Aegean Airlines
The airline connecting 44 countries and has many flights in Greece. Low-cost tariffs in most cases are in Greece, but there are departures from Kiev in different directions. On the site you can view a calendar of low prices.
Hand luggage: baggage dimensions 56х45х25 cm weighing up to 8 kg and one bag or briefcase.
The nearest departure airports are Kyiv (Borispol), Warsaw, Krakow.
Tickets can be purchased on the website or in the mobile application: , or
Ellinair Airlines
Another Greek airline connecting 6 European countries and has many flights to Greece and Russia. In Ukraine, it operates flights from 4 airports – Kyiv (Boryspil), Lviv, Odesa and Kharkiv. On the site you can view a calendar of low prices.
Baggage: free up to 20 kg
Hand luggage: baggage in dimensions 56х40х20 cm weighing up to 8 kg and bags or briefcases
The nearest departure airports are Kyiv (Boryspil), Lviv, Kharkiv and Odesa.
Tickets can be purchased on the website
YanAir Airlines
Is a small Ukrainian airline flying to Armenia, Georgia and Israel.
Cabin baggage: baggage with dimensions 55х40х20 cm weighing up to 10 kg or dimensions 45х30х15 cm weighing up to 5 kg, depending on the aircraft.
The nearest departure airports are Kyiv, Kharkiv, Odesa.
Tickets can be purchased on the website
Bees Airline
A small new Ukrainian airline.
Hand luggage: baggage dimensions 55x40x23 cm weighing up to 7 kg.
The nearest departure airports are Kyiv.
Additional information can be found on the website
Brussels Airlines
Is the national carrier of Belgium, a subsidiary of Lufthansa. Not a low-cost airline, but from time to time arranges promotions for the sale of tickets at the low-cost fare, there are attractive offers from Belgium to popular resorts in the world. Member of the global aviation alliance of passenger transportation Star Alliance.
Hand luggage: baggage dimensions 55х40х23 cm and one item of personal belongings (laptop, tablet, women's bag) with dimensions of 40х10х30 cm with a total weight of up to 12 kg.
The nearest departure airports are Kyiv (Boryspil).
Tickets can be purchased on the website or in the mobile application: or
Other airlines departing from Ukraine
Azur Air Ukraine – is Ukrainian airline operating charter flights to popular resorts. Check prices for
Windrose Airlines – is a Ukrainian charter that mainly operates flights for corporate, tourist and VIP flights, but there are also regular flights to popular resorts during the holiday season and not only. Check prices for
British Airways – is the national air carrier of Great Britain, one of the largest airlines in Europe, there are a lot of destinations. Check prices on
Qatar Airways – is a Qatari airline that boasts the world's best business class, and since 2019, Lviv Airport has been negotiating the launch of flights. Check prices on
Lufthansa – flagship airline, which became the best airline of 2018 in Europe. Member and co-founder of the global passenger aviation alliance Star Alliance. Check prices for , or
KLM – is a Dutch air carrier with more than 500 flight destinations around the world. Check prices on , or
Swiss International – is the largest airline in Switzerland, operating regular flights to European countries, North and South America, Africa and Asia. Member of the global aviation alliance of passenger transportation Star Alliance. Check prices for
Air France – is a subsidiary of Air France-KLM. Before the merger with KLM, it was the main national airline of France. Member of the aviation alliance of passenger transportation SkyTeam. Check prices for
AIGLE AZUR – is a French airline with regular and charter flights. Not singled out as a low-cost airline, but if you are planning long-haul flights, then you should look at the cost of tickets, there are low-cost offers from Paris to European cities. From Kiev there are regular flights to Paris. Check prices for
LOT Polish Airlines – is a Polish airline that flies to 31 countries and is a member of Star Alliance. Check prices for
CSA Czech Airlines – is the national airline of the Czech Republic with a large number of flight destinations even from Kyiv. Member of the aviation alliance of passenger transportation SkyTeam. Check prices on
Austrian Airlines – Austrian airlines operating scheduled flights on more than 130 routes. Member of the global aviation alliance of passenger transportation Star Alliance. Check prices on
Flydubai – is a low-cost airline in the UAE. Check prices for
Air Astana – is the national air carrier of Kazakhstan. Check prices for
Iraqi Airways – is an airline of Iraq flying from Kyiv to Baghdad. Check prices for
Air Moldova – is a Moldovan airline flying to 21 European countries. Check prices on
Belavia – is a Belarusian airline operating regular and charter flights. Check prices on
Turkish Airlines – is the flagship air carrier of Turkey, flies to 120 countries. Check prices for
Georgian Airways – is Georgia's flagship air carrier flying to Europe and the Middle East. Check prices on
Air Arabia - is the most successful and dynamic air carrier in the Middle East. Check prices for
Buta Airways - is an Azerbaijani airline positioned as a budget airline, but low-cost fares are still far from fares. It flies from Kyiv, Odesa and Kharkiv. Check prices for
Alitalia – is the largest air carrier in Italy, the fifth largest in Europe. There are discount offers, but still far from the low-cost level. Member of the aviation alliance of passenger transportation SkyTeam
Air Serbia – is a young state-owned airline of Serbia, located in Belgrade. Check prices on
Other European low-cost airlines
Norwegian Air
The best low-cost airline in recent years: four times in the world and six times in Europe (until 2018), received this status not only for the newest aircraft with wi-fi on board, but also for punctuality. Norwegian flies from Northern Europe, there are often low-cost flights to the States: New York, Oakland, Los Angeles, Orlando. From Vilnius it is cheapest to get to Oslo and Stockholm, from Warsaw - to Barcelona (but still more expensive than with Ryanair), from Riga - to Oslo and Copenhagen. Sales are very common, and early booking prices are excellent.
Hand luggage: one bag with dimensions of 55x40x23 cm and one personal item 25x33x20 cm free of charge (total weight - up to 10 kg).
EasyJet
32 countries, 134 cities and 23 bases throughout Europe. It flies to a record number of cities in Spain, Italy and France. Hand luggage: baggage dimensions 56x45x25 cm.
Iberia Express
This low-cost airline is part of the international airline holding IAG (International Airlines Group), which has 800 destinations in 150 countries: many flights to Spain, the United Kingdom and France. Usually, without sales, tickets cost from 16 euros.
Hand luggage: baggage dimensions 56x45x25 cm.
Volotea
Spanish low-cost airline with a wide network of destinations with a focus on France, Italy, Spain and Greece. There is a loyalty program Megarvolotea (for 49.99 euros per year), from which you can buy tickets cheaper, and there is also a referral program – you send friends a promo link and get 10 euros to the account for each. Volotea often has sales (tickets for 10 euros).
Hand luggage: baggage dimensions 35x20x20 cm and a small bag – 55x40x20 cm.
EuroWings
A subsidiary of Lufthansa, which is based in Düsseldorf. Almost all flights are connected in Dusseldorf or Hamburg, flies to 130 cities around the world. On the website you can buy a ticket voucher for a gift.
Hand luggage: baggage dimensions 55х40х23 cm.
Meridiana
Italian low-cost airline with which you can fly not only to Southern Europe, but also to Africa, South America, Cuba.
Hand luggage: 23 (!) kg, the sum of baggage measurements should not exceed 158 cm.