The BEST Last-Minute Flights to Catch England in the Quarter Finals

FlightsFinder.com reveals cheapest seats and routes for fans hoping to catch a game live following England’s nail-biting win

Football fans desperate to jet off to the Euros after the Three Lions narrowly secured their place in the quarter finals can get to Germany without spending a fortune – by following a few insider tricks to lock in a low cos, last minute flight, according to the cheap flight experts FlightsFinder.com.

A direct flight to the semi-finals in Dusseldorf on 06 July is £595 from Heathrow flying with Lufthansa and Swiss Air, but those on a budget could save more than £100 simply by switching their arrival airport to nearby Cologne. Just 33 minutes away from Dusseldorf, that saving could easily cover the cost of accommodation or dinner post-match.

For even more savings, footie fans could consider pairing a flight with a train connection or, heading out a day earlier and flying indirect. A 6.30am flight out of Heathrow with Lufthansa costs £367 return, flying to Frankfurt would have Three Lions followers in Germany by 09.05. It’s then as simple as boarding a high speed train to Cologne and grabbing a local connection to Dusseldorf, to arrive in the city at 11.30am well ahead of kick off.

Fans hoping to catch the final could also save hundreds of pounds on a last-minute booking by being flexible about their journey. A direct flight from Stanstead to Berlin is £419 with Ryanair, getting fans there in time to see the sights before kick-off, with the whole of Monday free to explore before heading back in the early evening. Or, to save more than £100, fans could take a direct flight from Heathrow on Sunday morning and then travel back to Luton on Monday via Budapest for £289.

“We’ve used our flight finding expertise to hunt down the cheapest flights for the remaining matches. While some flights are direct, others will require a change enroute – but will still get fans there in time for kick-off for much less than they may think. It’s no secret that flight prices are higher around major sporting events, so opting to take an indirect route is a great tip for anyone on a budget.”

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