{"id":497833,"date":"2025-10-14T04:05:17","date_gmt":"2025-10-14T04:05:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/497833\/"},"modified":"2025-10-14T04:05:17","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T04:05:17","slug":"europes-best-christmas-market-you-can-fly-to-from-liverpool-john-lennon-airport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/497833\/","title":{"rendered":"Europe’s ‘best’ Christmas market you can fly to from Liverpool John Lennon Airport"},"content":{"rendered":"

It is around a two-hour flight awayJess Molyneux<\/strong><\/a> Nostalgia Reporter, Shania King-Soyza<\/strong> and Conaill Corner<\/strong><\/p>\n

05:00, 14 Oct 2025<\/p>\n

This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more<\/a>\"AOld Town Square at the Christmas market in Prague, Czech Republic (Image: Photo by Lukas Kabon\/Anadolu via Getty Images)<\/p>\n

A European Christmas market that is a two-hour flight away from Liverpool <\/a>has been hailed as a top festive destination. We’re only in October and while Halloween is only a few weeks away – many of us will be looking forward to Christmas and one last trip of 2025.<\/p>\n

From traditional and historic markets to cities that transform into winter wonderlands ever year, there’s plenty to see and do across the continent. And many can be reached in a matter of hours from Liverpool.<\/a><\/p>\n

But if you’re looking to fly abroad for a Christmas market in 2025 – Prague has come out top of the list. Travel specialists at Get Your Holiday<\/a> have described this winter wonderland as “magical” and “magnificent”, making it the ideal spot to embrace the holiday atmosphere with twinkling lights, festive stalls and seasonal delights, The Mirror reports.<\/a><\/p>\n

With cobblestone streets and fairy tale architecture, <\/a>Prague is nicknamed the City of a Hundred Spires” and boasts colourful baroque buildings, Gothic churches and a medieval astronomical clock that is a top tourist attraction. From Liverpool you can fly to the beautiful city with Jet2.com and easyJet.<\/p>\n

At the time of writing, <\/a>we found flights from Liverpool to Prague in December. Find out more below.<\/p>\n

What makes Prague the best for Christmas markets?<\/p>\n

According to Get Your Holiday: “The Old Town Square, in Prague, hosts the city’s biggest and best Christmas market. You’ll get a brilliant view of the festivities from the Old Town Hall’s tower, where you can also spot the other Christmas markets that are held around town. Wenceslas Square, Prague Castle, and Kampa Island should be on your list if you want to visit them all.”<\/p>\n

Get Your Guide outlined what visitors can anticipate: “There’s a petting zoo, a magnificent 25-metre tree, and a programme of carol singing and traditional performances. Adults can swap mulled wine for grog, a local rum, water, lemon, and sugar concoction.”<\/p>\n

The Christmas markets at both Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square showcase large nativity scenes crafted from wood and straw, featuring Mary, Joseph, baby Jesus, and the Three Kings. Over at Wenceslas Square, a blacksmith can be seen demonstrating traditional metalworking over an open flame.<\/p>\n

\"ViewOld town Square in Prague at Christmas(Image: Photo by Tomas Tkacik\/SOPA Images\/LightRocket via Getty Images)<\/p>\n

The square also proudly presents an open-air ice rink, where skaters can soak up the festive atmosphere, according to the Prague Experience.<\/a> The expert added, “Among the handmade ornaments are winter accessories and traditional Czech foods like gingerbread and trdelni\u0301k pastries.”<\/p>\n

Other culinary highlights include giant spit-roasted hams (s\u030cunka), barbecued sausages (kloba\u0301sa), garlic flatbreads (langos\u030c), potato chips (hranolky), smoked meat dumplings (knedli\u0301ky plnne\u0301 uzeny\u0301m masem), sweet dumplings (sladke\u0301 knedli\u0301ky), pancakes (palainky), local cheeses, and roasted chestnuts, as shared by the Prague Experience.<\/p>\n

What are Prague’s best attractions?<\/p>\n

There’s something for everyone in Prague. A must visit is the Old Town and the grand astronomical clock.<\/p>\n

The clock was installed in 1410 and the magnificent timepiece is adorned with an impressive display of different components and green, gold and red colours. Take in the open-air gallery of Baroque statues on the romantic Charles Bridge, as you cross the Vltava river on your way to Prague Castle.<\/p>\n

It’s also worth taking a trip to the Old Jewish Cemetery, which is among the oldest surviving Jewish burial grounds in the world and along with the Old-New Synagogue, it is the most important site in the Prague Jewish Town. Founded in the first half of the 15th century, the earliest tombstone dates back to 1439 while the last burial took place 348 years later.<\/p>\n

Prague is home to many great restaurants and cafes. One which stands out – and is hugely popular amongst locals – is Kantyna. Kantyna is part-butcher, part-canteen, with the canteen serving up freshly butchered meats from its counterpart.<\/p>\n

Self-seating and self-service, it’s the same set-up as a secondary school lunch hall – but the food is much better. Kantyna’s chefs cook with what the butchers bring them. Because of this, the menu changes very quickly leaving guests able to try something different every time they go.<\/p>\n

If you’re after a beer, Prague will deliver. With a bar on every corner, drinkers are spoilt for choice. Be sure to visit Gulden Draak Bierhaus, named after the Belgian beverage.<\/p>\n

They don’t call Prague the “stag-do capital of Europe” for nothing – the city is home to many nightclubs. Some highly-rated nightspots in Prague include Strahov 007, Harley’s, Roxy and Hemingway Bar.<\/p>\n

What is the flight time to Prague from Liverpool Airport?<\/p>\n

The flight from Liverpool John Lennon Airport<\/a> to Prague takes around two hours and 10 minutes. You can fly directly from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to V\u00e1clav Havel Airport Prague with easyJet and Jet2.com.<\/p>\n

Flights run throughout the year and prices vary – so it’s worth planning well ahead to try and bag a bargain. Prague Christmas markets usually start in late November – so before you book flights its best to check their official opening date!<\/p>\n

Skyscanner shows direct return flights from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to easyJet for December. But this does not include seat allocation or baggage.<\/p>\n

At the time of writing, we found flights from Liverpool to Prague with easyJet, departing on Thursday, December 4 at 7.50am and returning Sunday, December 7 at 10.45am for \u00a3169. You can see the flight here.<\/a><\/p>\n

Is Prague good for tourists?<\/p>\n

Prague is a popular destination all year round. Liverpool John Lennon Aiport said November and December is a good time to visit, when Prague gets its festivities underway and is popular with those who love visiting the Christmas markets.<\/p>\n

On Liverpool John Lennon Airport’s website, <\/a>they said: “In terms of architecture, history and culture, Prague is one of the most beautiful and impressive cities our continent has to offer. With more than 100 spires across the city skyline, the photo opportunities are endless! In particular, the Charles Bridge is a must-see with its awe-inspiring gothic features and incredible backdrop of the Vltava River.<\/p>\n

“If you are flying to Prague from LJLA, one thing you can\u2019t miss is the John Lennon Wall located at Grand Priory Square, Mala Strana. The wall has been covered in Lennon-inspired graffiti art for more than 30 years and is owned by the Knights of Malta, who ensure the street art\u2019s protection and maintenance.<\/p>\n

“A number of other tourist attractions to feast your eyes on during your time in the Czech capital include The Old Town Bridge Tower, St. Vitus Cathedral and the stunning Prague Castle. There are also countless art galleries and museums to enjoy, so make sure you plan your time carefully and decide where you want to go in advance. Aside from the history, art and culture, Prague is also famous for its unforgettable nightlife, with an incredible line-up of restaurants, bars, nightclubs and afterparties.”<\/p>\n

The top 10 Christmas markets in Europe according to Get Your Guide<\/p>\n

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  1. Prague, Czech Republic<\/li>\n
  2. Dresden, Germany<\/li>\n
  3. Zagreb, Croatia<\/li>\n
  4. York, UK<\/li>\n
  5. Helsinki, Finland<\/li>\n
  6. Tallinn, Estonia<\/li>\n
  7. Dublin, Ireland<\/li>\n
  8. Budapest, Hungary<\/li>\n
  9. Stockholm, Sweden<\/li>\n
  10. Vienna, Austria<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"It is around a two-hour flight awayJess Molyneux Nostalgia Reporter, Shania King-Soyza and Conaill Corner 05:00, 14 Oct…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":497834,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8815],"tags":[748,1011,393,4884,27008,179,21285,183,16,15],"class_list":{"0":"post-497833","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-liverpool","8":"tag-britain","9":"tag-easyjet","10":"tag-england","11":"tag-great-britain","12":"tag-jet2-com","13":"tag-liverpool","14":"tag-liverpool-john-lennon-airport","15":"tag-travel","16":"tag-uk","17":"tag-united-kingdom"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@uk\/115370546122086466","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/497833","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=497833"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/497833\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/497834"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=497833"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=497833"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=497833"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}