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.
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🎯 This Week's Highlights
Every week FairFares scans 1,800+ routes and their date combinations, flagging fares that are genuinely, measurably below the 30-day median. Here are the five best deals spotted this week.
🥇 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. This is 35% below the 30-day median for this route, making it the deal of the week.
*[Search this deal on Google Flights →](https://www.google.com/flights?hl=en#flt=STN.DXB.2026-05-29DXB.London Stansted.2026-06-05)**
🥈 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. Direct flight with Iberia at 30% below the route median — a genuinely exceptional fare.
*[Search this deal on Google Flights →](https://www.google.com/flights?hl=en#flt=CDG.MAD.2026-05-29Madrid.Paris CDG.2026-06-05)**
🥉 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.2026-05-29Athens.London Heathrow.2026-06-05)**
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: warm weather, no August crowds, and fares that still have room to drop.
*[Search this deal on Google Flights →](https://www.google.com/flights?hl=en#flt=AMS.LIS.2026-05-29Lisbon.Amsterdam.2026-06-05)**
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.2026-05-29Rome Fiumicino.Amsterdam.2026-06-05)**
Fares at 25%+ below the 30-day median typically disappear within 24–48 hours as airline systems reprice.
📋 Booking tips for this week
- Act quickly — fares this far below median don't last long
- Check the total cost — add your bag allowance before committing. A carry-on upgrade on budget carriers adds £8–15 per leg
- Date flexibility helps — shifting the return by one weekday often saves an additional £20–40
- Book direct — all links open Google Flights, which shows the airline's own price with no third-party fee
Prices are return including taxes, captured automatically by FairFares. Verify the fare before booking — prices change. See all current deals →
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