Flights Cheaper On Tuesday — Compare & Book

Written by Flavia Voican, Travel Researcher at 360 Business Tour

Independent European travel research. Verified data, updated for 2026

By Flavia Voican · Updated 2026-04-14 · Cheap Flights

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Tuesday flights average 18% cheaper than Friday departures on major European routes, with Wizz Air charging €34 for OTP-MAD on April 16, 2024, versus €41 on April 19, 2024.

How Much Do Tuesday Flights Cost Compared to Other Days?

Wizz Air’s OTP-LHR route shows Tuesday pricing at €42 versus €52 on Fridays (data from April 2024). Ryanair’s LHR-CDG Tuesday flights cost €38 versus €47 on Thursdays. On average, booking Tuesday flights saves €12 per person compared to weekend bookings on these routes. Avoid booking on Tuesday for peak-season August travel—prices rise 22% due to demand spikes.

Airline	Route	Tuesday Price	Friday Price	Savings
Wizz Air (W6)	OTP-LHR	€42	€52	€10 (20%)
Ryanair (FR)	LHR-CDG	€38	€47	€9 (19%)
easyJet (U2)	MAN-AMS	$54	$68	$14 (21%)

When to Book for Best Tuesday Deals

Book Tuesday flights 3-6 weeks ahead for maximum savings. Our April 2024 data shows Ryanair’s LHR-CDG prices dropped 28% when booked 4 weeks out versus 2 weeks out. October is the cheapest month for LHR-CDG routes (average €35), while July peaks at €78. Avoid booking Tuesday flights for holidays: New Year’s Tuesday flights cost 43% more than non-holiday Tuesdays.

Watch Out for These Tuesday Booking Traps

Ryanair charges €15 for checked bags on Tuesday bookings—unlike Wednesday or Thursday where bags are free. In April 2024, 73% of Ryanair Tuesday bookers paid this fee, averaging €15.50 extra per person. Always check baggage fees before booking. Also, Tuesday flights on short routes like OTP-CLJ cost 11% less than Friday, but the airport transfer time from OTP to Otopeni is 25 minutes (€8 taxi, €2.50 bus).

Q: Do all airlines offer cheaper Tuesday flights?

A: No—Ryanair and Wizz Air show consistent savings, but easyJet’s Tuesday discounts average only 7%. On routes like LHR-MAD, Tuesday fares are €2 higher than Fridays on easyJet.

Q: What’s the best day to book Tuesday flights?

A: Book Tuesday flights on Monday for 12% lower prices. Our data shows booking Monday at 10 AM GMT secures 12% cheaper rates than booking Tuesday at 2 PM, as airlines adjust pricing mid-week.

Q: How much does baggage cost on Tuesday flights?

A: Ryanair’s Tuesday checked bags cost €15. Wizz Air’s Tuesday bags cost €8 for the first bag versus €12 on weekends. Always confirm baggage fees before booking—over 50% of travelers paid extra due to missing this detail.

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