Best Flight Deals This Week (4 May–10 May 2026)
The five best flight deals spotted by FairFares this week (4 May–10 May 2026), with commentary and booking tips.
Every week FairFares scans hundreds of route-and-date combinations and flags fares that are genuinely, measurably below the 30-day median for that route. Here are the five best deals spotted this week (4 May–10 May 2026).
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1. London → Dubai — £451 return · 35% off
**Airline:** Pegasus · **Departs:** 29 May 2026 · **Returns:** 5 Jun 2026 · **1 stop · 25h**
Late May marks the start of shoulder season in Dubai — hotel rates drop and the city is still in full swing.
**[Search this deal on Google Flights →](https://www.google.com/flights?hl=en#flt=STN.DXB.2026-05-29*DXB.STN.2026-06-05)**
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2. Paris → Madrid — €176 return · 30% off
**Airline:** Iberia · **Departs:** 29 May 2026 · **Returns:** 5 Jun 2026 · **Direct · 2h 10m**
Madrid in late spring is excellent: warm evenings, outdoor dining, and prices well below the August peak.
**[Search this deal on Google Flights →](https://www.google.com/flights?hl=en#flt=CDG.MAD.2026-05-29*MAD.CDG.2026-06-05)**
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3. London → Athens — £223 return · 29% off
**Airline:** KLM · **Departs:** 29 May 2026 · **Returns:** 5 Jun 2026 · **1 stop · 11h 30m**
Athens in late May is warm, uncrowded, and excellent value before the peak-summer rush hits the Aegean.
**[Search this deal on Google Flights →](https://www.google.com/flights?hl=en#flt=LHR.ATH.2026-05-29*ATH.LHR.2026-06-05)**
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4. Amsterdam → Lisbon — €240 return · 27% off
**Airline:** KLM · **Departs:** 29 May 2026 · **Returns:** 5 Jun 2026 · **Direct · 3h**
Lisbon is one of the best-value Western European capitals; late spring is the sweet spot for weather and prices.
**[Search this deal on Google Flights →](https://www.google.com/flights?hl=en#flt=AMS.LIS.2026-05-29*LIS.AMS.2026-06-05)**
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5. Amsterdam → Rome — €234 return · 22% off
**Airline:** KLM · **Departs:** 29 May 2026 · **Returns:** 5 Jun 2026 · **Direct · 2h 10m**
Rome in late May has reliable sunshine, fewer tourists than July, and reasonable hotel prices across the board.
**[Search this deal on Google Flights →](https://www.google.com/flights?hl=en#flt=AMS.FCO.2026-05-29*FCO.AMS.2026-06-05)**
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Booking tips for this week
- **Act quickly.** Fares at 25%+ below the 30-day median typically disappear within 24–48 hours as airline systems reprice.
- **Check the total cost.** Add your bag allowance before committing — a carry-on upgrade on budget carriers adds £8–15 per flight leg.
- **Date flexibility helps.** Shifting the return by one weekday often saves an additional £20–40 on short-haul routes.
- **Book direct.** All links open Google Flights, which shows the airline's own price with no third-party booking fee.
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*Prices are return including taxes, captured automatically by FairFares. Verify the fare before booking — prices change.*