Ryanair warns flights to Europe could SOAR in price next summer – here’s how to find the cheapest ones right now

RYANAIR warns the price of jet fuel could soar next summer – meaning the cost of flights could too. The airline has warned that other competitor airlines could struggle to ‘survive’. Ryanair has warned that ticket costs could soar next year Credit: Alamy Stock Photo The price of jet fuel will mean tickets will continue to go up in price Credit: Getty Conflict in Iran has caused jet fuel costs to climb due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and it will continue to affect holiday prices. In a statement, Ryanair said: “If high oil prices continue through to S.27 (summer 2027), Ryanair believes short-haul airfares in Europe will increase materially to reflect higher oil prices as some less well-hedged competitors will struggle to maintain capacity or even survive this coming winter season.” Sign up for the Travel newsletter Thank you! Ryanair said it currently hedges fuel (which means it pays a set price). The airline added that 80 per cent of its jet fuel is hedged through March 2027 at about $67 (£50) a barrel. Currently the price of jet fuel is around $140 (£103) a barrel. Ryanair isn’t the only airline to warn of higher costs on the horizon, easyJet has said the same. Talking to The Times earlier this year, easyJet said it would increase minimum ticket prices of its winter 2026-27 flights “by two to three pounds” to offset higher costs and uncertainty around customer demand. United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby also said he expects fares to keep rising into the first half of next year. Most read in Travel According to Reuters he said: “I think you’re going to still see gradual increases in fares. Not as big a jump as happened this year.” When it comes to finding the cheapest flights right now – it’s best to use a comparison site. Ryanair has hedged fuel until March 2027 Credit: Alamy Skyscanner is a great option for comparing the price of flights with various airlines – and it even have a price drop tool. The feature claims to scour up to 80 billion prices a day and shows which destinations have seen flights that have dropped 20 per cent compared to the last week. Google Flights is another search engine which compares flight prices and shows multiple airline options. If you choose the ‘explore’ option, it can show the cheapest, direct flights across the world. London Heathrow is one of the most expensive airports to fly from Credit: Alamy Stock Photo Ways to find the cheapest flights is through comparison sites Credit: Getty For even more hacks on when to fly, Expedia has put together a handy list on the cheapest days to fly – which is Friday. Compared to travelling on a Saturday, jetting off the day before can save up to 18 per cent. It also found that found that international travellers can save £93 on average by booking between 15 and 30 days ahead, instead of six months. Where you fly from also makes a difference – some of the most expensive UK airports to fly from are London Heathrow, Humberside and Manchester.. For more hacks, head here. Comment now