Get your 2011 gap year off to a cheap start

Thursday, 9 December 2010 5:10 PM

If you’re planning a European tour on a budget for 2011, then Ryanair can help kick start your year with a super-low cost flight sale, which starts at midnight tonight, including 500,000 tickets available for just £3.

Over 500 routes across Europe are available for midweek departure dates in January. Choose from 17 UK airports for a quick and easy getaway on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays.

Your three quid will get you a one-way ticket, including all taxes, but you will need to pay extra to stow your backpack in the hold. Furthermore, to avoid a £5 card transaction fee, you have to pay by a MasterCard PrePaid currency card.

Thrifty gap year travellers are encouraged to move fast as the sale only runs until midnight on Saturday (December 11) and the most popular routes are likely to get booked up fast.

For more information, or to get your gap year 2011 off to a great start, visit: www.ryanair.com
 

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