Europe’s Hidden Gems: 56 Underrated Cities & Unforgettable Experiences Off the Beaten Path

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Dreaming of a European adventure that goes beyond the usual tourist checklists? Imagine wandering ancient streets without the throngs, discovering vibrant cultures untouched by mass tourism, and finding truly unique experiences that make for unforgettable memories. While iconic cities like Rome, Paris, and Barcelona offer undeniable charm, sometimes the most rewarding journeys lead you to places less traveled.

Welcome to your ultimate guide to Europe’s hidden gems. I’ve scoured the continent to bring you an exhaustive list of 56 least-visited European cities that are genuinely cool. These are the places where history whispers from quiet alleyways, local traditions thrive, and genuine hospitality awaits. Forget the crowds and embrace the thrill of discovery!

In this post, you’ll find not only why each city is a must-visit but also one incredibly cool thing you absolutely have to do, links to their official tourism boards, and crucial airport information as normal, to help you seamlessly plan your escape to the truly authentic heart of Europe.

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Pécs, Hungary

• One cool thing to do: Explore the Early Christian Necropolis of Pécs, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
• Tourism Board Website: https://www.iranypecs.hu/en
• Airport Info:
  • Airport Name: Pécs-Pogány Airport (PEV) (general aviation airport). The nearest commercial airport is Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD), roughly 2.5-3 hours away by car/bus, with many major and low-cost airlines.
  • Airport Code: PEV/BUD
  • Main Airlines (BUD): AJet (VF), Aegean Airlines (A3), Aer Lingus (EI), Air China (CA), Air France (AF), Air Serbia (JU), AirBaltic (BT), Arkia Israeli Airlines (IZ), Austrian Airlines (OS), Biman Bangladesh Airlines (BG), Blue Bird Airways (BZ), British Airways (BA), Brussels Airlines (SN), China Southern Airlines (CZ), DV, EasyJet Airlines (U2), El Al Airlines (LY), Emirates (EK), Eqyptair (MS), Eurowings (EW), Finnair (AY), FlyDubai (FZ), HH, Hainan Airlines (HU), Iberia Airlines (IB), Jazeera Airways (J9), Jet2.com (LS), KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL), Korean Airlines (KE), LOT Polish (LO), Lufthansa German Airlines (LH), Luxair (LG), Norwegian Air International (D8), Norwegian Air Shuttle (DY), Pegasus Airlines (PC), Qatar Airways (QR), Ryanair (FR), Ryanair UK (RK), SAS (SK), Shanghai Airlines (FM), SunExpress (XQ), Swiss Airlines (LX), Tarom (RO), Turkish Airlines – Star Alliance (TK), Wizz Air (W6), Wizz Air UK (W4)

Wrocław, Poland

• One cool thing to do: Go on a “dwarf hunt”! Wrocław is famous for its hundreds of tiny bronze dwarf statues scattered throughout the city.
• Tourism Board Website: https://visitwroclaw.eu/
• Airport Info:
  • Airport Name: Wrocław Nicolaus Copernicus Airport (WRO)
  • Main Airlines: Air Dolomiti (EN), KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL), LOT Polish (LO), Lufthansa German Airlines (LH), Neos Air (NO), Ryanair (FR), Ryanair UK (RK), SAS (SK), Swiss Airlines (LX), W9, Wizz Air (W6), Wizz Air UK (W4)

Ghent, Belgium

• One cool thing to do: Visit Gravensteen Castle. This well-preserved medieval fortress offers a fascinating look into its past.
• Tourism Board Website: https://visit.gent.be/en
• Airport Info:
  • Nearest Major Airport: Brussels Airport-Zaventem (BRU). Ghent also has a small local airport, Ghent Airport (GNE), but it’s for general aviation, not commercial passenger flights.
  • Main Airlines (at BRU): 3F, AJet (VF), AccessRail (9B), Aegean Airlines (A3), Aer Lingus (EI), Air Algerie (AH), Air Arabia Maroc (3O), Air Canada (AC), Air Europa (UX), Air Malta (KM), Air Serbia (JU), Air Transat (TS), AirBaltic (BT), All Nippon Airlines (NH), Austrian Airlines (OS), British Airways (BA), Brussels Airlines (SN), Bulgaria Air (FB), Cathay Pacific Airways (CX), Chalair Aviation (CE), Croatia Airlines (OU), Dan Air (DN), Delta Air Lines (DL), EasyJet Airlines (U2), Emirates (EK), Eqyptair (MS), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), Etihad Airways (EY), Finnair (AY), FlyOne (5F), Flynas (XY), H4, Hainan Airlines (HU), ITA Airways (AZ), Iberia Airlines (IB), Icelandair (FI), Jetairfly (TB), Juneyao Airlines (HO), KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL), LOT Polish (LO), Lufthansa German Airlines (LH), Middle Eastern Airlines (ME), Norwegian Air Shuttle (DY), Nouvelair Tunisie (BJ), OE, Pegasus Airlines (PC), Play (OG), Qatar Airways (QR), Royal Air Morac (AT), Royal Jordanian (RJ), RwandAir (WB), Ryanair (FR), SAS (SK), Singapore Airlines (SQ), Sky Express (GQ), SunExpress (XQ), Swiss Airlines (LX), TAAG ANGOLA AIRLINES (DT), TAP Portugal (TP), TUI Netherlands (OR), Tarom (RO), Thai Airways (TG), Transavia (HV), Transavia France (TO), Tunisair (TU), Turkish Airlines – Star Alliance (TK), United Airlines (Star Alliance) (UA), Vueling (VY), Wideroe (WF) 

Bologna, Italy

Bologna, Italy – San Petronio Basilica

• One cool thing to do: Climb the Asinelli Tower. The panoramic views of Bologna’s terracotta rooftops are absolutely worth it.
• Tourism Board Website: https://www.bolognawelcome.com/en
• Airport Info:
  • Airport Name: Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
  • Airport Code: BLQ
  • Main Airlines: Aegean Airlines (A3), Air Albania (ZB), Air Arabia Maroc (3O), Air Cairo (SM), Air Dolomiti (EN), Air France (AF), Air Serbia (JU), Austrian Airlines (OS), British Airways (BA), Brussels Airlines (SN), Dan Air (DN), Emirates (EK), Eurowings (EW), Finnair (AY), FlyOne (5F), H4, ITA Airways (AZ), Iberia Airlines (IB), Jetairfly (TB), KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL), Lufthansa German Airlines (LH), Luxair (LG), Neos Air (NO), Norwegian Air International (D8), Norwegian Air Shuttle (DY), Nouvelair Tunisie (BJ), Pegasus Airlines (PC), Royal Air Morac (AT), Ryanair (FR), Ryanair UK (RK), SAS (SK), Swiss Airlines (LX), TAP Portugal (TP), Transavia (HV), Tunisair (TU), Turkish Airlines – Star Alliance (TK), Twin Jet (T7), Volotea (V7), Vueling (VY), Wizz Air (W6), Wizz Air UK (W4).

Ljubljana, Slovenia

• One cool thing to do: Take the funicular up to Ljubljana Castle or you can walk. The views are spectacular. I actually took the overnight bus (Flixbus) here from Prague, then took the overnight train back to Prague.
• Tourism Board Website: https://www.visitljubljana.com/en/
• Airport Info:
  • Airport Name: Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU)
  • Main Airlines: Aegean Airlines (A3), Air France (AF), Air Serbia (JU), AirBaltic (BT), British Airways (BA), Brussels Airlines (SN), EasyJet Airlines (U2), Eurowings (EW), Finnair (AY), FlyDubai (FZ), Helvetic (2L), IV, Iberia Airlines (IB), InterJet (4O), KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL), LOT Polish (LO), Lufthansa German Airlines (LH), Luxair (LG), Norwegian Air International (D8), Swiss Airlines (LX), Transavia (HV), Transavia France (TO), Turkish Airlines – Star Alliance (TK), Wizz Air (W6).

Riga, Latvia

• One cool thing to do: Wander through the Art Nouveau district (especially Alberta Street and Elizabetes Street). The intricate facades, ornate balconies, and whimsical sculptures are truly a feast for the eyes
• Tourism Board Website: https://www.latvia.travel/en
• Airport Info:
  • Airport Name: Riga International Airport (RIX)
  • Main Airlines: Aegean Airlines (A3), airBaltic (BT), British Airways (BA), Finnair (AY), FlyDubai (FZ), LOT Polish (LO), Lufthansa German Airlines (LH), Norwegian Air International (D8), Norwegian Air Shuttle (DY), Ryanair (FR), Ryanair UK (RK), Turkish Airlines – Star Alliance (TK), Uzbekistan Airways (HY), Wizz Air (W6).

Tartu, Estonia

• One cool thing to do: Visit the Soup Town (Supilinn) district. This unique residential area is known for its colorful wooden houses, each named after a vegetable.
• Tourism Board Website: https://visittartu.com/
• Airport Info:
  • Airport Name: Tartu Airport (also known as Tartu Ülenurme Airport) (TAY)
  • Main Airlines: Finnair (AY). Many travelers also use Tallinn Airport (TLL) which is about 2.5 hours away. here are the airlines fro TLL: AirBaltic (BT), Eurowings (EW), Finnair (AY), Fly Jamaica (OJ), Jet2.com (LS), LOT Polish (LO), Lufthansa German Airlines (LH), Norwegian Air International (D8), Pegasus Airlines (PC), Ryanair (FR), SAS (SK), SunExpress (XQ), Swiss Airlines (LX), Transavia France (TO), Turkish Airlines – Star Alliance (TK), W9.

Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina

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• One cool thing to do: Witness the divers jump from the Stari Most. This traditional feat, performed by members of the Mostar Diving Club, is a UNESCO-protected cultural heritage.
  • Tourism Board Website: https://www.mostar.ba/en/ (Official City Website with tourism info)
  • Airport Info:
    • Airport Name: Mostar International Airport
    • Airport Code: OMO
    • Main Airlines: SkyAlps, Air Serbia, Croatia Airlines, Eurowings (charter and seasonal flights are common for pilgrims to Medjugorje).

Novi Sad, Serbia

• One cool thing to do: Explore the Petrovaradin Fortress. This massive 17th-century fortress offers incredible views of the city and the Danube river.
• Tourism Board Website: https://novisad.travel/en/
• Airport Info:
  • Nearest Major Airport: Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG). You can take the bus or a train from Belgrade.
  • Main Airlines (at BEG): AJet (VF), Aegean Airlines (A3), Air Cairo (SM), Air Serbia (JU), Arkia Israeli Airlines (IZ), Austrian Airlines (OS), China Southern Airlines (CZ), EasyJet Airlines (U2), El Al Airlines (LY), Eurowings (EW), FlyDubai (FZ), Hainan Airlines (HU), InterJet (4O), KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL), LOT Polish (LO), Lufthansa German Airlines (LH), Norwegian Air Shuttle (DY), Pegasus Airlines (PC), Qatar Airways (QR), Swiss Airlines (LX), Tarom (RO), Turkish Airlines – Star Alliance (TK), W9, Wizz Air (W6), WizzAir Abu Dhabi (5W).

Plovdiv, Bulgaria

• One cool thing to do: Discover the Ancient Roman Theatre of Plovdiv. This incredibly well-preserved amphitheater is still used for performances today.
• Tourism Board Website: https://www.visitplovdiv.com/en
• Airport Info:
  • Airport Name: Plovdiv Airport (also known as Plovdiv Krumovo Airport) (PDV)
  • Main Airlines: Ryanair (FR), Wizz Air UK (W9).

Kotor, Montenegro

• One cool thing to do: Hike up to the Fortress of San Giovanni. The winding path with over 1,350 steps offers increasingly breathtaking panoramic views of the Bay of Kotor and the fortified city below.
• Tourism Board Website: https://kotor.ca/attractions/kotor-tourist-information.html 
• Airport Info:
  • Nearest Major Airport: Tivat Airport (TIV)
  • Main Airlines (at TIV): 3F, Air Serbia (JU), AirBaltic (BT), Austrian Airlines (OS), Azerbaijan Airlines (J2), EasyJet Airlines (U2), Edelweiss Air (WK), El Al Airlines (LY), Eurowings (EW), FlyDubai (FZ), InterJet (4O), Jazeera Airways (J9), Jet2.com (LS), Jetairfly (TB), Lufthansa German Airlines (LH), Luxair (LG), Norwegian Air International (D8), Norwegian Air Shuttle (DY), SAS (SK), Transavia France (TO), Turkish Airlines – Star Alliance (TK), Vueling (VY). Kotor is about 15-20 minutes from Tivat.

Bratislava, Slovakia

Bratislava, Slovakia – Martin

• One cool thing to do: Discover the quirky street art and statues scattered throughout the Old Town. Keep an eye out for “Čumil” (the Man at Work).
• Tourism Board Website: https://www.visitbratislava.com/
• Airport Info:
  • Airport Name: Bratislava Airport (M. R. Štefánik Airport) (BTS) which is less than an hour away by bus.
  • Main Airlines: Air Cairo (SM), Norwegian Air International (D8), Pegasus Airlines (PC), Ryanair (FR), Smart Wings (QS), W9, Wizz Air (W6). You can also fly into Vienna, Austria (VIE) and take a bus over the border.

Vilnius, Lithuania

• One cool thing to do: Explore the self-proclaimed independent republic of Užupis. This bohemian, artistic neighborhood has its own constitution and is full of quirky art installations.
• Tourism Board Website: https://www.govilnius.lt/
• Airport Info:
  • Airport Name: Vilnius International Airport (VNO)
  • Main Airlines: 4X, Aegean Airlines (A3), AirBaltic (BT), Austrian Airlines (OS), Brussels Airlines (SN), Finnair (AY), FlyDubai (FZ), LOT Polish (LO), Lufthansa German Airlines (LH), Norwegian Air International (D8), Norwegian Air Shuttle (DY), Play (OG), Ryanair (FR), SAS (SK), Swiss Airlines (LX), Turkish Airlines – Star Alliance (TK), Wizz Air (W6).

Tirana, Albania

• One cool thing to do: Visit Bunk’Art 2 (or Bunk’Art 1). These former massive, communist-era bunkers are transformed into museums and art spaces.
• Tourism Board Website: https://www.tirana.al/ (Official city website, tourism info within)
• Airport Info:
  • Airport Name: Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (Mother Teresa Airport) (TIA)
  • Main Airlines: Aegean Airlines (A3), Air Albania (ZB), Air France (AF), Air Serbia (JU), AirBaltic (BT), Arkia Israeli Airlines (IZ), Austrian Airlines (OS), British Airways (BA), Croatia Airlines (OU), EasyJet Airlines (U2), El Al Airlines (LY), Eurowings (EW), FlyDubai (FZ), Flynas (XY), ITA Airways (AZ), Iberia Airlines (IB), Jetairfly (TB), LOT Polish (LO), Lufthansa German Airlines (LH), Norwegian Air International (D8), Norwegian Air Shuttle (DY), Pegasus Airlines (PC), Ryanair (FR), Ryanair UK (RK), SAS (SK), Sky Express (GQ), Smart Wings (QS), SunExpress (XQ), Swiss Airlines (LX), TUI Netherlands (OR), Transavia (HV), Transavia France (TO), Vueling (VY), W9, Wizz Air (W6), Wizz Air UK (W4), WizzAir Abu Dhabi (5W).

Ohrid, North Macedonia

• One cool thing to do: Climb to Samuil’s Fortress (Samuilova Tvrdina). This medieval fortress offers incredible panoramic views of Lake Ohrid.
• Tourism Board Website: https://ohridtouristassociation.com/ (Local portal with tourism info)
• Airport Info:
  • Airport Name: Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle Airport (OHD)
  • Main Airlines: Air Serbia (JU), CS, Edelweiss Air (WK), Helvetic (2L), TUI Netherlands (OR), Turkish Airlines – Star Alliance (TK), Wizz Air (W6), Wizz Air UK (W4). Many travelers also use Skopje International Airport (SKP) for year-round connections: AJet (VF), Aegean Airlines (A3), Air Serbia (JU), Austrian Airlines (OS), CS, Croatia Airlines (OU), Dan Air (DN), EasyJet Airlines (U2), Edelweiss Air (WK), FS, LOT Polish (LO), Lufthansa German Airlines (LH), Norwegian Air Shuttle (DY), Pegasus Airlines (PC), SunExpress (XQ), Transavia (HV), Turkish Airlines – Star Alliance (TK), W9, Wizz Air (W6).

Sibiu, Romania

Bâlea Lake, Sibiu, Romania

• One cool thing to do: Look for the “Eyes of Sibiu.” Many of the houses in Sibiu’s Old Town have distinctive dormer windows on their roofs that resemble human eyes. Subtle, but nice to see. I really enjoyed my time here. I was chided as for some reason I can’t pronounce “Sibiu.”
• Tourism Board Website: https://www.sibiu.ro/. Read more about Sibiu here.
• Airport Info:
  • Airport Name: Sibiu International Airport (SBZ)
  • Main Airlines: Animawings (A2), Austrian Airlines (OS), Lufthansa German Airlines (LH), Wizz Air UK (W4). You can also fly in Bucharest and drive to Sibiu.

Aarhus, Denmark

• One cool thing to do: Visit ARoS Aarhus Art Museum. The museum is famous for its “Your Rainbow Panorama” – a circular, walk-through artwork on the roof.
• Tourism Board Website: https://www.visitaarhus.com/
• Airport Info:
  • Airport Name: Aarhus Airport (AAR)
  • Main Airlines: Norwegian Air International (D8), Pegasus Airlines (PC), Ryanair (FR), SAS (SK).

Turku, Finland

• One cool thing to do: Visit Turku Castle. This impressive medieval fortress is one of Finland’s most important historical monuments.
• Tourism Board Website: https://en.visitturku.fi/
• Airport Info:
  • Airport Name: Turku Airport (TKU)
  • Main Airlines: airBaltic (BT), HP, SAS (SK), Wizz Air (W6).

Galway, Ireland

Galway CIty, Ireland

• One cool thing to do: Experience the traditional Irish music scene in a local pub. Spending an evening listening to a ‘trad session’ is an essential cultural experience.
• Tourism Board Website: https://www.galwaytourism.ie/
• Airport Info:
  • Nearest Major Airports:
    • Shannon Airport (approx. 1 hour drive) – SNN
    • Ireland West Airport Knock (approx. 1 hour drive) – NOC
    • Dublin Airport (approx. 2.5 hours drive) – DUB
  • Main Airlines (at SNN): Aer Lingus (EI), Delta Air Lines (DL), Ryanair (FR), Ryanair UK (RK), United Airlines-Star Alliance (UA)
  • Main Airlines (at NOC): Aer Lingus (EI), Ryanair (FR), Ryanair UK (RK)
  • Main Airlines (at DUB): Aegean Airlines (A3), Aer Lingus (EI), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Air Transat (TS), AirBaltic (BT), American Airlines (AA), Aurigny Channel Islands (GR), Blue Islands (SI), British Airways (BA), Croatia Airlines (OU), Dan Air (DN), Delta Air Lines (DL), Emirates (EK), Eqyptair (MS), Etihad Airways (EY), Eurowings (EW), Finnair (AY), FlyOne (5F), H4, Hainan Airlines (HU), Iberia Airlines (IB), Icelandair (FI), JetBlue Airways (B6), KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL), Loganair (LM), Lufthansa German Airlines (LH), Luxair (LG), Neos Air (NO), Norwegian Air International (D8), Norwegian Air Shuttle (DY), Pegasus Airlines (PC), Play (OG), Qatar Airways (QR), Ryanair (FR), Ryanair UK (RK), SAS (SK), SunExpress (XQ), Swiss Airlines (LX), TAP Portugal (TP), TOM, Transavia France (TO), Turkish Airlines – Star Alliance (TK), United Airlines (Star Alliance) (UA), VL, Vueling (VY), WestJet (WS), Wideroe (WF).

Luxembourg City, Luxembourg

Luxembourg train station

• One cool thing to do: Explore the Bock Casemates. This extensive network of underground tunnels, galleries, and bunkers offers a unique and eerie glimpse into the city’s military past.
• Tourism Board Website: https://www.visitluxembourg.com/
• Airport Info:
  • Airport Name: Luxembourg Airport (also known as Luxembourg-Findel International Airport) (LUX)
  • Main Airlines: Aegean Airlines (A3), Air Dolomiti (EN), British Airways (BA), China Southern Airlines (CZ), EasyJet Airlines (U2), IV, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL), LOT Polish (LO), Lufthansa German Airlines (LH), Luxair (LG), Ryanair (FR), Swiss Airlines (LX), TAP Portugal (TP), Turkish Airlines – Star Alliance (TK), Volotea (V7).

San Marino City, San Marino

San Marino

• One cool thing to do: Climb the Three Towers of San Marino (Guaita, Cesta, and Montale) for breathtaking panoramic views.
• Tourism Board Website: https://www.visitsanmarino.com/
• Airport Info:
  • Nearest Major Airport: Rimini Federico Fellini International Airport (in Italy) (RMI)
  • Main Airlines (at RMI): British Airways (BA), EasyJet Airlines (U2), Luxair (LG), Neos Air (NO), Ryanair (FR), Ryanair UK (RK), VO, Vueling (VY), Wizz Air UK (W4). Many travelers also use Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) for more connections. Aegean Airlines (A3), Air Albania (ZB), Air Arabia Maroc (3O), Air Cairo (SM), Air Dolomiti (EN), Air France (AF), Air Serbia (JU), Austrian Airlines (OS), British Airways (BA), Brussels Airlines (SN), Dan Air (DN), Emirates (EK), Eurowings (EW), Finnair (AY), FlyOne (5F), H4, ITA Airways (AZ), Iberia Airlines (IB), Jetairfly (TB), KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL), Lufthansa German Airlines (LH), Luxair (LG), Neos Air (NO), Norwegian Air International (D8), Norwegian Air Shuttle (DY), Nouvelair Tunisie (BJ), Pegasus Airlines (PC), Royal Air Morac (AT), Ryanair (FR), Ryanair UK (RK), SAS (SK), Swiss Airlines (LX), TAP Portugal (TP), Transavia (HV), Tunisair (TU), Turkish Airlines – Star Alliance (TK), Twin Jet (T7), Volotea (V7), Vueling (VY), Wizz Air (W6), Wizz Air UK (W4).
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Vaduz, Liechtenstein

Things To Do in Vaduz

• One cool thing to do: Get your passport stamped at the Liechtenstein Center (tourist office) for a unique souvenir.
• Tourism Board Website: https://tourismus.li/
• Liechtenstein does not have its own airport. This is not one of the easiest places to get to. I took a easyJet from London to Friedrichshafen, Germany (FDH), then a train into the city, then I took a ferry, then another train, then I took a bus to the center of town. On the way back, I took the bus to the train station, then the train to Zurich Airport.
• Airport Info:
  • Nearest Major Airports:
    • Friedrichshafen, Germany (FDH)
    • St. Gallen–Altenrhein Airport (in Switzerland, small regional) – ACH
    • Zurich Airport (in Switzerland, major international) – ZRH
  • Main Airlines (at FDH): Condor (DE), DI, EasyJet Airlines (U2), FH, Wizz Air (W6), Wizz Air UK (W4)
  • Main Airlines (at ACH): People’s PE100 (PE)
  • Main Airlines (at ZRH): AJet (VF), AccessRail (9B), Aegean Airlines (A3), Aer Lingus (EI), Air Cairo (SM), Air Canada (AC), Air Dolomiti (EN), Air Europa (UX), Air France (AF), Air India (AI), Air Malta (KM), Air Serbia (JU), AirBaltic (BT), American Airlines (AA), Austrian Airlines (OS), BeOnd (B4), Blue Islands (SI), British Airways (BA), Brussels Airlines (SN), Bulgaria Air (FB), CS, Cathay Pacific Airways (CX), Condor (DE), Croatia Airlines (OU), Delta Air Lines (DL), EasyJet Airlines (U2), Edelweiss Air (WK), El Al Airlines (LY), Emirates (EK), Eqyptair (MS), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), Etihad Airways (EY), Eurowings (EW), Finnair (AY), Helvetic (2L), ITA Airways (AZ), IV, Iberia Airlines (IB), Icelandair (FI), InterJet (4O), KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL), Korean Airlines (KE), LOT Polish (LO), Lufthansa German Airlines (LH), Oman Air (WY), Pegasus Airlines (PC), Q4, Qatar Airways (QR), Royal Jordanian (RJ), SAS (SK), Saudia Airlines (SV), Singapore Airlines (SQ), SunExpress (XQ), Swiss Airlines (LX), TAP Portugal (TP), Thai Airways (TG), Tunisair (TU), Turkish Airlines – Star Alliance (TK), United Airlines (Star Alliance) (UA), Vueling (VY).

Tórshavn, Faroe Islands (Denmark)

Things To Do In Tórshavn

Tórshavn, Faroe Islands

• One cool thing to do: Wander through Tinganes, the historic peninsula with turf-roofed wooden houses, home to the world’s oldest parliament.
• Tourism Board Website: https://www.faroeislands.fo/
• Airport Info:
  • Airport Name: Vágar Airport (FAE)
  • Main Airlines: Atlantic Airways (RC), Icelandair (FI), SAS (SK), Wideroe (WF).

Nicosia, Cyprus

• One cool thing to do: Cross the Green Line at Ledra Street to experience the world’s last divided capital city.
• Tourism Board Website: https://www.visitcyprus.com/
• Airport Info:
  • Nearest Major Airports:
    • Larnaca International Airport (South Cyprus) – LCA
    • Ercan International Airport (North Cyprus, but typically requires transit through Turkey) – ECN
  • Main Airlines (at LCA): 3F, Aegean Airlines (A3), Air Albania (ZB), Air Serbia (JU), AirBaltic (BT), Animawings (A2), Arkia Israeli Airlines (IZ), Austrian Airlines (OS), Blue Bird Airways (BZ), British Airways (BA), CS, Condor (DE), Cyprus Airways (CY), Dan Air (DN), E2, EW Discover GmbH (4Y), EasyJet Airlines (U2), Edelweiss Air (WK), El Al Airlines (LY), Emirates (EK), Eqyptair (MS), Eurowings (EW), Finnair (AY), FlyOne (5F), Georgian Airways (A9), Gulf Air (GF), Helvetic (2L), Jazeera Airways (J9), Jet2.com (LS), LOT Polish (LO), Lufthansa German Airlines (LH), Middle Eastern Airlines (ME), Norwegian Air International (D8), Norwegian Air Shuttle (DY), Qatar Airways (QR), Royal Jordanian (RJ), Ryanair (FR), SAS (SK), Saudia Airlines (SV), Sky Express (GQ), Smart Wings (QS), Swiss Airlines (LX), TUI fly Deutschland (X3), Transavia (HV), Transavia France (TO), U5, W9, Wizz Air (W6), Wizz Air UK (W4), WizzAir Abu Dhabi (5W).
  • Main Airlines (at ECN): AJet (VF), Pegasus Airlines (PC), SunExpress (XQ), Turkish Airlines – Star Alliance (TK)

Valletta, Malta

• One cool thing to do: Witness the Saluting Battery at the Upper Barrakka Gardens for a historic cannon ceremony and harbor views.
• Tourism Board Website: https://www.visitmalta.com/
• Airport Info:
  • Airport Name: Malta International Airport (MLA)
  • Main Airlines: Aegean Airlines (A3), Aer Lingus (EI), Air France (AF), Air Malta (KM), Air Serbia (JU), AirBaltic (BT), BMI Regional (BM), British Airways (BA), EasyJet Airlines (U2), Emirates (EK), Eurowings (EW), ITA Airways (AZ), Jet2.com (LS), LOT Polish (LO), Lufthansa German Airlines (LH), Luxair (LG), Norwegian Air International (D8), Norwegian Air Shuttle (DY), Qantas (QF), Qatar Airways (QR), Ryanair (FR), Ryanair UK (RK), SAS (SK), Swiss Airlines (LX), Transavia France (TO), Turkish Airlines – Star Alliance (TK), UG, VO, Volotea (V7), Vueling (VY), Wizz Air (W6), Wizz Air UK (W4).

Andorra la Vella, Andorra

Andorra La Vella Andorra – The Pont De Paris

• One cool thing to do: Relax at Caldea Thermal Spa. This futuristic and impressive spa complex utilizes the natural thermal waters of Andorra.
• Tourism Board Website: https://visitandorra.com/
• Airport Info:
  • Nearest Major Airports: Andorra does not have its own international airport. Travelers typically fly into:
    • Barcelona-El Prat Airport (Spain) – BCN
    • Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (France) – TLS
    • Girona-Costa Brava Airport (Spain) – GRO
    • La Seu d’Urgell Airport (Spain, small regional airport with limited flights, sometimes marketed as Andorra-La Seu d’Urgell Airport) – LEU
  • Main Airlines (at BCN): 3F, AccessRail (9B), Aegean Airlines (A3), Aer Lingus (EI), Air Algerie (AH), Air Arabia Maroc (3O), Air Canada (AC), Air China (CA), Air Europa (UX), Air France (AF), Air New Zealand (NZ), Air Serbia (JU), Air Transat (TS), AirBaltic (BT), American Airlines (AA), Arkia Israeli Airlines (IZ), Asiana Airlines (OZ), Atlantic Airways (RC), Austrian Airlines (OS), Avianca (AV), Azerbaijan Airlines (J2), Blue Bird Airways (BZ), British Airways (BA), Brussels Airlines (SN), Bulgaria Air (FB), Cabo Verde Airlines (VR), Cathay Pacific Airways (CX), Condor (DE), Croatia Airlines (OU), Cyprus Airways (CY), Dan Air (DN), Delta Air Lines (DL), EasyJet Airlines (U2), El Al Airlines (LY), Emirates (EK), Eqyptair (MS), Etihad Airways (EY), Eurowings (EW), Evelop Airlines S.L. (E9), Finnair (AY), FlyOne (5F), H4, ITA Airways (AZ), Iberia Airlines (IB), Icelandair (FI), Jet2.com (LS), KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL), Kuwait Airways (KU), LATAM (LA), LOT Polish (LO), Lufthansa German Airlines (LH), Luxair (LG), Malaysia Airlines (MH), Middle Eastern Airlines (ME), Norwegian Air International (D8), Norwegian Air Shuttle (DY), Nouvelair Tunisie (BJ), Pegasus Airlines (PC), Play (OG), Qatar Airways (QR), Royal Air Morac (AT), Royal Jordanian (RJ), Ryanair (FR), Ryanair UK (RK), SAS (SK), SATA International (S4), Saudia Airlines (SV), Shenzhen Airlines (ZH), Singapore Airlines (SQ), SunExpress (XQ), Swiss Airlines (LX), T’way Air, TAP Portugal (TP), Transavia (HV), Transavia France (TO), Tunisair (TU), Turkish Airlines – Star Alliance (TK), U5, United Airlines (Star Alliance) (UA), VL, Volotea (V7), Vueling (VY), WestJet (WS), Wizz Air (W6), Wizz Air UK (W4)
  • Main Airlines (at TLS): Aegean Airlines (A3), Aer Lingus (EI), Air Algerie (AH), Air Arabia Maroc (3O), Air Canada (AC), Air Corsica (XK), Air France (AF), Air Transat (TS), British Airways (BA), Brussels Airlines (SN), EasyJet Airlines (U2), GP, Iberia Airlines (IB), KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL), Lufthansa German Airlines (LH), Norwegian Air International (D8), Norwegian Air Shuttle (DY), Nouvelair Tunisie (BJ), Royal Air Morac (AT), Ryanair (FR), TAP Portugal (TP), Transavia France (TO), Tunisair (TU), Turkish Airlines – Star Alliance (TK), Twin Jet (T7), Volotea (V7).
  • Main Airlines (at GRO): Air Arabia Maroc (3O), Dan Air (DN), Jet2.com (LS), Jetairfly (TB), Ryanair (FR), Ryanair UK (RK), Transavia (HV), Wizz Air (W6).
  • Main Airline (at LEU): Iberia Airlines (IB)

Grodno (Hrodna), Belarus

• One cool thing to do: Explore the Old and New Castles (Stary and Novy Zamak), historic royal residences overlooking the Neman River.
• Tourism Board Website: https://en.visitgrodno.by/
• Airport Info:
  • Nearest Airport Name: Minsk National Airport ( MSQ)
  • Main Airlines: A4, Aeroflot (SU), Air China (CA), Azerbaijan Airlines (J2), Belavia Belarusian Airlines (B2), D2, DP, EO, FlyDubai (FZ), Uzbekistan Airways (HY), WZ

Chișinău, Moldova

Chișinău, Republic of Moldova Moldova-Parliament

• One cool thing to do: Take a wine tour to Cricova or Mileștii Mici, two of the largest underground wine cellars in the world. I visited Cricova and it’s really stunning. Bring a jacket as its cold under there.
• Tourism Board Website: https://www.moldova.travel/
• Airport Info:
  • Airport Name: Chișinău International Airport (RMO)
  • Main Airline at (RMO): 3F, Aegean Airlines (A3), AirBaltic (BT), Austrian Airlines (OS), Azerbaijan Airlines (J2), Eagle Air (H7), El Al Airlines (LY), Eurowings (EW), FH, FlyDubai (FZ), FlyOne (5F), H4, LOT Polish (LO), Lufthansa German Airlines (LH), Pegasus Airlines (PC), SunExpress (XQ), Tarom (RO), Transavia France (TO), Turkish Airlines – Star Alliance (TK), U5, W9, Wizz Air (W6), Wizz Air UK (W4), WizzAir Abu Dhabi (5W).

Prizren, Kosovo

• One cool thing to do: Climb to the Prizren Fortress (Kaljaja Fortress) for spectacular panoramic views of the city.
• Tourism Board Website: 
• Airport Info:
  • Nearest Major Airport: Pristina International Airport Adem Jashari (PRN)
  • Main Airlines (at PRN): AJet (VF), ASL Airlines France (5O), Austrian Airlines (OS), CS, Condor (DE), EasyJet Airlines (U2), Edelweiss Air (WK), Eurowings (EW), Helvetic (2L), IV, Jetairfly (TB), Norwegian Air International (D8), Norwegian Air Shuttle (DY), Pegasus Airlines (PC), SAS (SK), SunExpress (XQ), Swiss Airlines (LX), Turkish Airlines – Star Alliance (TK), W9, Wizz Air (W6), Wizz Air UK (W4).

Zadar, Croatia

• One cool thing to do: Experience the Sea Organ and Greeting to the Sun, unique urban art installations on the waterfront that create sound and light shows.
• Tourism Board Website: https://visitzadar.croatia.hr/en-gb
• Airport Info:
  • Airport Name: Zadar Airport (ZAD)
  • Main Airlines: Air Caraibes (TX), Air Serbia (JU), Arkia Israeli Airlines (IZ), Austrian Airlines (OS), Brussels Airlines (SN), C3, Croatia Airlines (OU), EW Discover GmbH (4Y), EasyJet Airlines (U2), Edelweiss Air (WK), Eurowings (EW), Lufthansa German Airlines (LH), Luxair (LG), Norwegian Air International (D8), Ryanair (FR), Ryanair UK (RK), SAS (SK), Transavia (HV), Turkish Airlines – Star Alliance (TK).

• One cool thing to do: Visit St Davids Cathedral. This impressive cathedral is a site of pilgrimage and has a rich history dating back to the 6th century.
• Tourism Board Website: https://www.visitwales.com/
• Airport Info:
  • Nearest Major Airports: St Davids does not have its own commercial airport. In addition to the airports below, you can fly in to London and then take buses (coaches) or trains to St. Davids. Travelers typically use:
    • Cardiff Airport (CWL) – approx. 2.5-3 hours drive
    • Bristol Airport (BRS) – approx. 3 hours drive
  • Main Airlines (at CWL): Aer Lingus (EI), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), Etihad Airways (EY), KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL), Loganair (LM), Ryanair (FR), TOM, Vueling (VY).
  • Main Airlines (at BRS): Aer Lingus (EI), Aurigny Channel Islands (GR), Blue Islands (SI), EasyJet Airlines (U2), Edelweiss Air (WK), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), Etihad Airways (EY), Jet2.com (LS), KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL), Loganair (LM), Pegasus Airlines (PC), Ryanair (FR), SunExpress (XQ), TOM.

Derry/Londonderry, Northern Ireland (UK)

• • One cool thing to do: Walk the Derry Walls. These well-preserved 17th-century walls offer a unique perspective on the city’s history and provide panoramic views.
  • Tourism Board Website: https://www.visitderry.com/
  • Airport Info:
    • Airport Name: City of Derry Airport (LDY)
    • Main Airlines: EasyJet Airlines (U2), Loganair (LM), Ryanair UK (RK). Many You may also use Belfast International Airport (BFS) or George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD).

Akureyri, Iceland

• One cool thing to do: Go whale watching in Eyjafjörður. This fjord is known for its whale populations, and boat tours offer the chance to see various species.
• Tourism Board Website: https://www.visitakureyri.is/en
• Airport Info:
  • Airport Name: Akureyri Airport (AEY)
  • Main Airlines: Air Greenland (GL), EasyJet Airlines (U2), Edelweiss Air (WK), FNA, Icelandair (FI), Neos Air (NO). You may also use the main Iceland airport in Keflavik (KEF),

Trondheim, Norway

• One cool thing to do: Visit Nidaros Cathedral. This impressive Gothic cathedral is one of Norway’s most important religious sites and a masterpiece of architecture.
• Tourism Board Website: https://www.visitnorway.com/places-to-go/trondelag/trondheim/
• Airport Info:
  • Airport Name: Trondheim Airport, Værnes (TRD)
  • Main Airlines: Finnair (AY), KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL), Lufthansa German Airlines (LH), Norwegian Air International (D8), Norwegian Air Shuttle (DY), SAS (SK), Wideroe (WF), Wizz Air (W6).

Utrecht, Netherlands

• One cool thing to do: Climb the Dom Tower (Domtoren). This iconic Gothic tower offers breathtaking panoramic views of Utrecht.
• Tourism Board Website: https://www.discover-utrecht.com/
• Airport Info:
  • Nearest Major Airport: Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
  • Main Airlines (at AMS): AJet (VF), AccessRail (9B), Aegean Airlines (A3), Aer Lingus (EI), Aeromexico (AM), Air Arabia Maroc (3O), Air Astana (KC), Air Canada (AC), Air Dolomiti (EN), Air Europa (UX), Air France (AF), Air India (AI), Air Malta (KM), Air Serbia (JU), Air Transat (TS), AirBaltic (BT), American Airlines (AA), Arkia Israeli Airlines (IZ), Austrian Airlines (OS), British Airways (BA), Bulgaria Air (FB), Cathay Pacific Airways (CX), China Airlines (CI), China Eastern Airlines (MU), China Southern Airlines (CZ), Croatia Airlines (OU), Delta Air Lines (DL), EVA Airways (BR), EasyJet Airlines (U2), El Al Airlines (LY), Emirates (EK), Eqyptair (MS), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), Etihad Airways (EY), Finnair (AY), FlyOne (5F), Garuda Indonesia (GA), Georgian Airways (A9), Helvetic (2L), ITA Airways (AZ), Iberia Airlines (IB), Icelandair (FI), IndiGo Airlines (6E), JetBlue Airways (B6), KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL), Kenya Airways (KQ), Korean Airlines (KE), Kuwait Airways (KU), LOT Polish (LO), Lufthansa German Airlines (LH), Norwegian Air International (D8), Norwegian Air Shuttle (DY), Oman Air (WY), Pegasus Airlines (PC), Play (OG), Qatar Airways (QR), Royal Air Morac (AT), Royal Jordanian (RJ), Ryanair (FR), SAS (SK), Saudia Airlines (SV), Singapore Airlines (SQ), Sky Express (GQ), SunExpress (XQ), Suriname Airways (PY), Swiss Airlines (LX), TAP Portugal (TP), TUI Netherlands (OR), Tarom (RO), Transavia (HV), Transavia France (TO), Turkish Airlines – Star Alliance (TK), UD, United Airlines (Star Alliance) (UA), Vueling (VY), WestJet (WS), Xiamen Air (MF).

Malmö, Sweden

• One cool thing to do: Explore the Turning Torso and the Western Harbor (Västra Hamnen) district, a stunning example of modern architecture and sustainable urban development.
• Tourism Board Website: https://malmo.se/Welcome-to-Malmo/Visit-Malmo.html
• Airport Info:
  • Airport Name: Malmö Airport
  • Airport Code: MMX
  • Main Airlines: Ryanair (FR), SAS (SK), Wizz Air (W6), Wizz Air UK (W4). You may also use Copenhagen Airport (CPH) in Denmark, which is a major international hub easily accessible via the Øresund Bridge.
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Nafplio, Greece

• One cool thing to do: Climb to the Palamidi Fortress. This massive Venetian fortress, perched high above the town, offers incredible views.
• Tourism Board Website: https://www.visitnafplio.com/
• Airport Info:
  • Nearest Major Airport: Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH)
  • Main Airlines (at ATH): Aegean Airlines (A3), Aer Lingus (EI), Air Arabia (G9), Air Canada (AC), Air China (CA), Air Europa (UX), Air France (AF), Air Serbia (JU), Air Transat (TS), AirBaltic (BT), American Airlines (AA), Arkia Israeli Airlines (IZ), Austrian Airlines (OS), Blue Bird Airways (BZ), British Airways (BA), Brussels Airlines (SN), Bulgaria Air (FB), Croatia Airlines (OU), Cyprus Airways (CY), Delta Air Lines (DL), E2, EasyJet Airlines (U2), El Al Airlines (LY), Emirates (EK), Eqyptair (MS), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), Etihad Airways (EY), Eurowings (EW), Gulf Air (GF), ITA Airways (AZ), Iberia Airlines (IB), Jet2.com (LS), Juneyao Airlines (HO), KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL), LOT Polish (LO), Lufthansa German Airlines (LH), Middle Eastern Airlines (ME), Norse Atlantic Airways (N0), Norwegian Air International (D8), Norwegian Air Shuttle (DY), Olympic Airlines (OA), Pegasus Airlines (PC), Play (OG), Qatar Airways (QR), Royal Jordanian (RJ), Ryanair (FR), SAS (SK), Saudia Airlines (SV), Sichuan Airlines (3U), Sky Express (GQ), Swiss Airlines (LX), Tarom (RO), Tiger Airways (TR), Transavia (HV), Transavia France (TO), Turkish Airlines – Star Alliance (TK), U5, United Airlines (Star Alliance) (UA), Volotea (V7), Vueling (VY), W9, Wizz Air (W6), Wizz Air UK (W4).

Bern, Switzerland

• One cool thing to do: Visit the Zytglogge (Clock Tower). This medieval clock tower puts on an elaborate show a few minutes before every hour.
• Tourism Board Website: https://www.bern.com/en/
• Airport Info:
  • Airport Name: Bern Airport (BRN)
  • Main Airlines: Helvetic (2L). You may also use Zurich Airport (ZRH), Geneva Airport (GVA), or Basel EuroAirport (BSL), and then take a train in.

Olomouc, Czechia

• One cool thing to do: Admire the Holy Trinity Column. This magnificent Baroque monument is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a true masterpiece of Central European Baroque art.
• Tourism Board Website: https://tourism.olomouc.eu/
• Airport Info:
  • Nearest Major Airports:
    • Brno–Tuřany Airport (BRQ) – approx. 1 hour drive
    • Ostrava Leoš Janáček Airport (OSR) – approx. 1 hour drive
    • Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) – approx. 2.5-3 hours drive
  • Main Airlines (at BRQ): AeroItalia SRL (XZ), InterJet (4O), Neos Air (NO), Ryanair (FR), Smart Wings (QS).
  • Main Airlines (at OSR): LOT Polish (LO), Ryanair (FR), Smart Wings (QS).
  • Main Airlines (at PRG): Aegean Airlines (A3), Aer Lingus (EI), Air Cairo (SM), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Air Malta (KM), Air Serbia (JU), AirBaltic (BT), Arkia Israeli Airlines (IZ), Asiana Airlines (OZ), Austrian Airlines (OS), Azerbaijan Airlines (J2), Blue Bird Airways (BZ), British Airways (BA), Brussels Airlines (SN), Bulgaria Air (FB), China Airlines (CI), Condor (DE), Croatia Airlines (OU), DV, Delta Air Lines (DL), EasyJet Airlines (U2), El Al Airlines (LY), Emirates (EK), Eqyptair (MS), Etihad Airways (EY), Eurowings (EW), Finnair (AY), FlyDubai (FZ), FlyOne (5F), Flynas (XY), HH, Hainan Airlines (HU), Iberia Airlines (IB), Icelandair (FI), InterJet (4O), Jazeera Airways (J9), Jet2.com (LS), KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL), Korean Airlines (KE), LOT Polish (LO), Lufthansa German Airlines (LH), Luxair (LG), Neos Air (NO), Norwegian Air International (D8), Norwegian Air Shuttle (DY), Pegasus Airlines (PC), Play (OG), Qatar Airways (QR), Ryanair (FR), Ryanair UK (RK), SAS (SK), Sky Express (GQ), Smart Wings (QS), SunExpress (XQ), Swiss Airlines (LX), TAP Portugal (TP), Tarom (RO), Transavia (HV), Transavia France (TO), Turkish Airlines – Star Alliance (TK), U5, Volotea (V7), Vueling (VY), W9, Wizz Air (W6), Wizz Air UK (W4).

Edirne, Turkey (European Part)

• One cool thing to do: Marvel at the Selimiye Mosque. Designed by the legendary Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan, this mosque is considered one of the masterpieces of Ottoman architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
• Tourism Board Website: https://edirne.goturkiye.com/
• Airport Info:
  • Nearest Major Airports: Edirne does not have its own commercial airport. Travelers typically use:
    • Istanbul Airport (IST) – approx. 2.5-3 hours drive
    • Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) – approx. 3-3.5 hours drive
  • Main Airlines (at IST): 8U, 9S, A4, Aegean Airlines (A3), Aeroflot (SU), Air Albania (ZB), Air Algerie (AH), Air Arabia (G9), Air Arabia Maroc (3O), Air Astana (KC), Air China (CA), Air Europa (UX), Air France (AF), Air Malta (KM), Air Serbia (JU), AirBaltic (BT), All Nippon Airlines (NH), Animawings (A2), Ariana Afghan Airlines (FG), Asiana Airlines (OZ), Azerbaijan Airlines (J2), BMI Regional (BM), Belavia Belarusian Airlines (B2), Biman Bangladesh Airlines (BG), British Airways (BA), Buffalo Airways (J4), CanJet Airlines (C6), China Eastern Airlines (MU), China Southern Airlines (CZ), Copa Airlines (CM), Croatia Airlines (OU), DP, DV, Eagle Air (H7), EasyJet Airlines (U2), Emirates (EK), Eqyptair (MS), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), Etihad Airways (EY), FQ, FS, FlyDubai (FZ), FlyOne (5F), Flynas (XY), Gulf Air (GF), HH, IF, Icelandair (FI), IndiGo Airlines (6E), InterJet (4O), Iran Air (IR), Iran Airtour (B9), Iraqi Airways (IA), Jazeera Airways (J9), KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL), Kam Air (RQ), Korean Airlines (KE), Kuwait Airways (KU), LOT Polish (LO), Lufthansa German Airlines (LH), MRJ, Middle Eastern Airlines (ME), Mongolian Airlines (OM), NB, Norwegian Air Shuttle (DY), Nouvelair Tunisie (BJ), Oman Air (WY), Pegasus Airlines (PC), QB, Qatar Airways (QR), R5, Royal Air Morac (AT), Royal Jordanian (RJ), RwandAir (WB), SZ, Saudia Airlines (SV), Sichuan Airlines (3U), Singapore Airlines (SQ), Sky Express (GQ), TBZ, Tarom (RO), Thai Airways (TG), Transavia France (TO), Tunisair (TU), Turkish Airlines – Star Alliance (TK), Turkmenistan Airlines (T5), U6, UD, UTair (UT), Uzbekistan Airways (HY), Vueling (VY), W5, W9, WZ, Wizz Air (W6), Wizz Air UK (W4), YK, YL, flyadeal (F3).
  • Main Airlines (at SAW): AJet (VF), Air Arabia (G9), Air Arabia Abu Dhabi (3L), Air Arabia Egypt (E5), Air Arabia Maroc (3O), Air Cairo (SM), Azerbaijan Airlines (J2), British Airways (BA), FlyDubai (FZ), Flynas (XY), Iraqi Airways (IA), Jazeera Airways (J9), Kuwait Airways (KU), Nile Air (NP), Pegasus Airlines (PC), Qatar Airways (QR), SalamAir (OV), Transavia France (TO), UD, flyadeal (F3).

Trieste, Italy

• • One cool thing to do: Walk along the Piazza Unità d’Italia, one of Europe’s largest sea-facing squares, surrounded by elegant Austro-Hungarian architecture and scenic waterfront cafés.
  • Tourism Board Website:
    https://www.discover-trieste.it/
  • Airport Info:
    • Airport Name: Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport
    • Airport Code: TRS
    • Main Airlines: ITA Airways, Ryanair, Lufthansa (seasonal/connecting), plus regional carriers offering routes to Rome, Milan, Munich, and other European hubs.

Gijón, Spain

• • One cool thing to do: Stroll the San Lorenzo Beach promenade, one of northern Spain’s most beautiful urban coastlines, with sweeping Bay of Biscay views and lively cafés.
  • Tourism Board Website:
    https://www.gijon.es/en
  • Airport Info:
    • Airport Name: Asturias Airport
    • Airport Code: OVD
    • Main Airlines: Iberia, Vueling, Volotea, Binter Canarias (with connections via Madrid, Barcelona, and other Spanish hubs).

Setúbal, Portugal

• • One cool thing to do: Take a boat tour in the Sado Estuary to spot wild dolphins, then explore Setúbal’s waterfront and seafood restaurants known for some of Portugal’s freshest fish.
  • Tourism Board Website:
    https://www.visitsetubal.com/
  • Airport Info:
    • Nearest Major Airport: Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport
    • Airport Code: LIS
    • Main Airlines: TAP Air Portugal, Ryanair, easyJet, Vueling, Lufthansa, British Airways, Iberia, and numerous other European and long-haul carriers (Setúbal is about 45 minutes from Lisbon by train or car). 

Kutaisi, Georgia

• One cool thing to do: Visit the Bagrati Cathedral and Gelati Monastery, both UNESCO World Heritage sites, showcasing magnificent medieval Georgian architecture.
• Tourism Board Website: https://georgia.travel/
• Airport Info:
  • Airport Name: Kutaisi International Airport (David the Builder Kutaisi International Airport) (KUT)
  • Main Airlines: Belavia Belarusian Airlines (B2), FS, Pegasus Airlines (PC), WZ, Wizz Air (W6), Wizz Air UK (W4), WizzAir Abu Dhabi (5W).

Kaunas, Lithuania

• One cool thing to do: Stroll down Laisvės Alėja (Liberty Avenue), one of the longest pedestrian streets in Eastern Europe, lined with cafes, shops, and Soviet- and Art Deco-era architecture. Don’t miss the colorful street art scattered throughout the city.
• Tourism Board: https://visit.kaunas.lt/en/
• Airport Info:
  • Airport Name: Kaunas Airport (KUN)
  • Main Airlines: Ryanair (FR), Ryanair UK (RK), Wizz Air (W9).

Gjirokastër, Albania

• One cool thing to do: Visit the Gjirokastër Castle, which dominates the skyline and offers panoramic views of the valley. It used to be a prison — plus a weapons museum and even a U.S. Air Force plane from the Cold War era.
• Tourism Board: https://albania.al/
• Airport Info:
  • Nearest Airport: Tirana International Airport (TIA) – approx. 3–4 hours by car.
  • Main Airlines at TIA: Aegean Airlines (A3), Air Albania (ZB), Air France (AF), Air Serbia (JU), AirBaltic (BT), Arkia Israeli Airlines (IZ), Austrian Airlines (OS), British Airways (BA), Croatia Airlines (OU), EasyJet Airlines (U2), El Al Airlines (LY), Eurowings (EW), FlyDubai (FZ), Flynas (XY), ITA Airways (AZ), Iberia Airlines (IB), Jetairfly (TB), LOT Polish (LO), Lufthansa German Airlines (LH), Norwegian Air International (D8), Norwegian Air Shuttle (DY), Pegasus Airlines (PC), Ryanair (FR), Ryanair UK (RK), SAS (SK), Sky Express (GQ), Smart Wings (QS), SunExpress (XQ), Swiss Airlines (LX), TUI Netherlands (OR), Transavia (HV), Transavia France (TO), Vueling (VY), W9, Wizz Air (W6), Wizz Air UK (W4), WizzAir Abu Dhabi (5W). No commercial airport in Gjirokastër, but scenic drives and shared minibuses (“furgons”) are available.

Strasbourg, France