Travel experts at FlightsFinder.com have revealed some of Europe’s best destinations for a Halloween-themed break, including highlighting events in Transylvania, Copenhagen and Northern Ireland – so Brits don’t need to endure a long-haul flight for a spooky getaway.
Europe’s largest Halloween festival takes place in the Northern Irish city of Derry, with direct flights available from a number of British cities including London, Glasgow, Birmingham and Manchester.
Searches by FlightsFinder.com show one-way fares from Birmingham starting from £48 on Friday 30 October.
This year, the family-friendly festival celebrates its 40th anniversary, with live performances and entertainment across four nights, before ending with a carnival parade through the city and a fireworks display.
For a Halloween getaway with a darker twist, thrill-seekers can head to Romania’s Transylvania region, home to Bran Castle. Meanwhile, Amsterdam offers a large-scale immersive experience inspired by The Ring.
For something less frightful, Copenhagen offers family-friendly Halloween experiences throughout October, while Brussels brings a taste of Mexico to its streets with its Día de Muertos celebrations.
Shahab Siddiqui, CEO and founder of FlightsFinder.com, said: “The US is the first place that comes to mind when you think of Halloween, but there are actually some amazing experiences to be found much closer to home.
“Derry’s huge annual Halloween festival is a great example, and it’s only a short flight away from mainland Britain.
“There’s also a fantastic range of festivities and events across Europe that are all within easy reach of the UK, making it possible to enjoy a spooky break without having to travel too far.”
Europe’s best locations for a Halloween trip:
Derry, Northern Ireland
Derry hosts Europe’s largest Halloween festival, which celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2026. The family-friendly event takes place over four nights at the end of October, and attendees can expect to see the historic city walls illuminated, live performances and street entertainment before the celebrations culminate on 31 October with a huge carnival parade and fireworks display.
Flights from £48 one-way from Birmingham Airport on 30 October, £72 from Edinburgh Airport and £72 from Liverpool John Lennon Airport.
Transylvania, Romania
Halloween takes on a Dracula theme in Transylvania, with Bran Castle famously associated with the fictional Count Dracula. The event is primarily for adults, and visitors can explore the castle and its dimly lit corridors through immersive tours before joining a huge costumed Halloween party with DJs. The nearby medieval city of Brașov also hosts a Halloween fair in its city centre, featuring parades, live concerts and a pumpkin pyramid.
Flights from £59 one-way from London Luton Airport on 30 October.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Amsterdam comes alive at Halloween with immersive horror experiences, multiple costume parties and late-night events across the city. The biggest event, Amsterdam Halloween 2026, transforms the WesterUnie venue into an immersive horror experience inspired by The Ring. The adult-only event provides three themed zones to explore, followed by an afterparty with DJs.
Flights from £36 one-way from Bristol Airport on 30 October, £39 from Newcastle Airport and £46 from London Stansted.
Copenhagen, Denmark
Copenhagen’s Tivoli Gardens transforms into a Halloween wonderland throughout the month of October, with plenty of family-friendly entertainment on offer. Families can expect to see more than 20,000 pumpkins and Halloween decorations across the park, as well as costumed characters, pumpkin carving and Halloween-themed rides.
Flights from £28 one-way from Liverpool John Lennon Airport on 30 October, £45 from Manchester Airport and £58 from Edinburgh Airport.
Brussels, Belgium
Brussels brings a taste of Mexican tradition to the streets in October with its Día de Muertos celebrations. The festival in the Marolles district is inspired by Mexico’s Day of the Dead tradition, and the district hosts a week-long community festival featuring concerts, craft workshops and colourful altars before a closing parade on Halloween night with glowing skeletons, Catrina makeup and costumes.
Flights from £27 one-way from Manchester Airport on 30 October and £38 from Edinburgh Airport.
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