Cheap flights to Europe: how to receive free price alerts
Flights to Europe vary greatly in price from week to week. With a free mobile alert, you'll be notified when the fare drops and can buy at the right time.
How to find the best deals for Europe
Fares for flights to Europe change according to the season, demand, and airline promotions. The same route can vary by thousands of reais in just a few days. Those who closely monitor prices buy when they are lowest.
The price alert does this tracking for you. It monitors the chosen route and sends a notification whenever the price drops.
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Compare flights from hundreds of airlines and agencies and get free price alerts, with notifications sent to your mobile phone.
Why it's worth it:
- Free alert via notification
- Predicting whether the price will go up or down
- Show flexible dates with the lowest price
How to activate price alerts
Step 1: Create your profile
Download the app and register an email address. Alerts will be linked to your account.
Step 2: Define departure and arrival times
Please specify your departure city and your destination in Europe. If you are open to options, choose a region or multiple airports.
Step 3: Specify the period
Choose specific dates or the entire month. The entire month offers many more promotions.
Step 4: Adjust the passage
Define the number of people, the class, and whether shifts are accepted.
Step 5: Turn on the alert
On the results screen, tap Track price. That's it: each drop generates a notification.
Cities with the most promotional flights
Lisbon and Madrid are major destinations for many flights departing from Brazil and often have the lowest fares for those entering Europe. Paris, Rome, and London also frequently appear in promotional offers, especially outside of the European summer.
A common strategy is to fly to the cheapest city and continue to the final destination with a European low-cost carrier, which offers short-haul flights at low prices.
Mistakes that make the ticket more expensive
- Search for only a fixed date
- Buy at the last minute, close to the trip
- Ignore flights with a layover
- Forgetting to add baggage allowance on low-cost airlines
- Traveling in July and August without needing to
Extra tips for saving money in Europe
- Prefer April, May, September, and October
- Use trains and buses between nearby cities
- Stay outside the tourist centers, near the subway
- Purchase travel insurance, which is mandatory in much of Europe
- Take a card with a low conversion fee
How long before buying
For Europe, the ideal time to start monitoring prices is four to six months before your trip. By being alerted early, you have time to see several price drops and choose the best one.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the alert free?
Yes. Creating and receiving alerts is free.
Do I need a visa for Europe?
Brazilians do not need a visa for short-term tourism, but travel insurance is required. Also check if the ETIAS electronic authorization is already valid on the date of your trip.
Which city is usually the cheapest gateway?
Lisbon and Madrid frequently appear as the most affordable options.
See also
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LEARN HOW TO TRAVEL WITH POINTS ➝
With the alert activated, the trip to Europe ceases to be a matter of luck and becomes a matter of planning.
