While Halloween is still ahead, the time is ripe to secure a festive break at a Christmas market.
Various delightful Christmas markets across Europe offer a perfect setting to immerse yourself in the holiday spirit, embrace the festive cheer, and shop for gifts ahead of the season.
Major travel companies in the UK are rolling out attractive package deals that include transportation to the select Christmas destinations and lodging arrangements.
Availability is limited on some offers, while others have time restrictions. Therefore, despite feeling premature to dive into the Christmas atmosphere, it’s advisable to start making reservations now. Explore our top picks below.
Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks have introduced flights and tours from London Stansted Airport to Kraków for the upcoming Winter 25/26 Christmas Markets program, offering a chance for travelers to relish festive Polish delicacies.
Operating twice a week on Thursdays and Sundays from 27 November to 21 December 2025, Kraków presents an ideal destination for a long weekend exploring the city’s enchanting markets and local specialties.
Known as a hidden gem for food enthusiasts, Kraków offers a picturesque winter setting with a diverse culinary landscape. From savory stews and mulled wine to sweet gingerbread treats and artisanal cheeses, the Christmas markets in Kraków cater to food lovers. Visitors can stroll through the iconic Rynek Główny, enveloped in the aroma of roasted chestnuts, sizzling kiełbasa sausages, and freshly baked pierogi.
Travelers opting for a Kraków Christmas markets escape can select between a flight-only option with Jet2.com or a protected package holiday with Jet2CityBreaks, requiring only a £60 deposit per person. The package options with Jet2CityBreaks include flights with Jet2.com, providing travelers with 22kg hold luggage and 10kg cabin baggage, along with a choice of 2-5-star accommodations.
For enthusiasts of Christmas markets who prefer land travel, Shearings presents an enticing option. By booking a trip, travelers can revel in the festive season with a Christmas market coach holiday.
Shearings offers excursions to iconic European Christmas markets like Luxembourg and Salzburg, with Cologne and Düsseldorf
