Europe's 'best' fairytale Christmas market you can fly to from East Midlands Airport
Experience the magic of Prague's Christmas markets, just a short flight from East Midlands Airport.
A Christmas market that is just two hours away from the East Midlands has been revealed as one of the top places to visit this festive season.
As we enter the final months of the year, now is the time to get prepared and ahead of the Christmas rush.
Instead of having to crowbar in your annual leave in the last few weeks of December and spend that precious time languishing indoors, why not look to something a little more exciting?
A mini Christmas break could be just the ticket and a little pick-me-up before you tackle one of the busiest times of the year.
It would be difficult to imagine anything more magical than twinkling lights in the dark as you sip steaming hot mulled wine, while browsing stalls packed with artisan gifts for a truly memorable holiday.
There are plenty of winter wonderland hotspots to choose from, which can in itself feel daunting.
It’s therefore handy that the experts at Get Your Guide have curated a list of top magical Christmas market destinations in Europe
Top of the list is Prague, which you can travel to in just a few hours.
Experts at Get Your Holiday described Prague as a “truly magical” location located in the “picture-perfect” heart of a historic European city.
At the time of publication, we found flights from East Midlands Airport to Prague.
These were direct flights lasting a duration of two hours on several dates in November.
Why visit Prague for the city’s Christmas markets?
Get Your Holiday was full of praise for this heritage-rich city.
Experts named the Old Town Square in Prague, as a must-visit festive hotspot.
The historic quarter is where you can find one of the the city’s biggest Christmas markets.
Climb the Old Town Hall’s tower and from this high vantage point, you will be rewarded with a gorgeous view of Christmas themed festivities across Prague.
Other unmissable places to visit include Kampa Island, Prague Castle and Wenceslas Square.
In addition to the fabulous handmade, quaint gifts, you will also find traditional food and drink such as trdelník pastries and lightly spiced gingerbread.
Little ones will no doubt love the petting zoo, while adults can marvel at the magnificent 25-metre tree, and enjoy a packed programme of carol singing and traditional performances.
What is the flight time to Prague from East Midlands Airport?
The flight from East Midlands Airport to Prague takes around two hours, some flights take just a little longer at two hours and 15 minutes.
You can fly directly from East Midlands Airport to Václav Havel Airport Prague with several flight operators including Ryanair and Jet2.com.
If you plan ahead you could grab a bargain.
Prague Christmas markets typically start in in the middle of November, we recommend checking the exact opening dates prior to booking travel.
Here are top 10 Christmas markets in Europe according to Get Your Guide
- Prague, Czech Republic
- Dresden, Germany
- Zagreb, Croatia
- York, UK
- Helsinki, Finland
- Tallinn, Estonia
- Dublin, Ireland
- Budapest, Hungary
- Stockholm, Sweden
- Vienna, Austria