From the twinkling streets of Tallinn to the bustling squares of Vienna, being so close to Luton Airport means you have direct access to some of the continent’s best Christmas markets.
Whether it’s mulled wine in Berlin, gingerbread in Kraków, or traditional crafts in Sibiu, each destination delivers a unique festive atmosphere that will get you in the holiday spirit.
While we have plenty of great ones at home, there are scores of magnificent markets that are just a plane journey away from Luton.
So we have rounded up some of the most popular destinations for getting that festive fix!
5. Amsterdam, Netherlands
Did someone say Dutch pancakes and a hot toddy while strolling around Amsterdam's cobbled streets?! For the last two weeks of December, the city's Museum Quarter, Museumplein, doubles as a winter wonderland with the basin of the fountain is turned into a ice skating rink that draws in thousands of visitors every year. And it takes only an hour and 15 minutes to get there with easyJet. Photo: ROBIN UTRECHT
6. Berlin, Germany
Whether you're after mulled wine, stollen cake, tree ornaments or other crafts to take home, Berlin is the place for you this Christmas. Steeped in German tradition, the city is host to quite a few markets, like ones in Roten Rathaus, Breitscheidplatz and Gendarmenmarkt. There are smaller markets surrounding the capital too. You can be in Berlin from Luton in just over two hours with easyJet. Photo: Sean Gallup
7. Vienna, Austria
Vienna’s Christmas Markets are set in the city’s historic squares, featuring a variety of stalls selling handmade gifts, local foods, and festive decorations. The markets are known for their elegant atmosphere and traditional Austrian crafts. Fly to Vienna in a little over 2 hours! Photo: JOE KLAMAR
8. Reykjavik, Iceland
It doesn't get more festive than scrolling round a European capital close to the Artic. Whether you're looking for some guaranteed snow or the chance to see the Northern Lights dance across the skies, there's plenty of Christmassy things to do in the Icelandic city of Reykjavik. There are markets in Heiðmörk, Ingólfstorg and Hafnarfjörður. Fly to Reykjavik in three hours and 15 minutes with easyJet. Photo: HALLDOR KOLBEINS