Search for British Airways Avios award seats to popular Christmas market destinations

Redeeming Avios can sometimes be difficult. Thanks to Reward Flight Finder, we now offer you a regular bi-weekly overview of which routes have the most Avios available.

If you'd like to see a particular focus in an article for Avios, let us know in the comments below. If you're planning on visiting the Christmas markets in Europe, this week we're taking a look at some destinations with high Avios availability.

If you are looking for inspiration for the Christmas market, read our article here.

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Here are some of the best seat availability on reward flights you can book now with your Avios, using Reward Flight Finder's calendar and global map search.

We know you're probably busy packing for your summer holiday, but smart Avios collectors always plan ahead. Let's take a look at some of the best BA award seats available for destinations that host truly magical Christmas markets over the festive season, so that if you're looking to book a winter holiday, you'll have a good idea of ​​what you can snap up.

London – Budapest

From November 17, 2024 to January 1, 2025, the Advent Basilica is one of Europe's most impressive, beautiful and breathtaking Christmas markets. The market features over 100 stalls, traditional Hungarian dishes, an ice skating rink and more. Currently, 6 Economy award seats and 4 Business Class award seats are bookable with Avios on most days.

London – Krakow

Between the end of November and December 26, 2024, the main square will be transformed into an extraordinary Christmas village with a wide range of products, from handmade Christmas decorations to toys and local delicacies. There are currently still a few days available with 4-6 Economy award seats and 2 Business Class award seats that can be booked with Avios.

London – Madeira

If you prefer sunshine on your winter holiday, December in Madeira is a month full of festive celebrations. The island is adorned in heavenly Christmas lights and the streets of Funchal host events every day, culminating in a huge Christmas party and fireworks display on New Year's Eve. There are currently many days with up to 4 Economy Reward seats and 2 Business Class Reward seats available to book with Avios.

London – Brussels

Running from 29 November 2024 to 5 January 2025, Winter Wonders is Brussels' most popular Christmas market, with 2.5 million visitors a year. There's a calendar of spectacular sound and light shows on the Grand-Place, an ice skating rink and Christmas markets full of handcrafted treasures for adults and children. There are plenty of days with 6 Economy award seats and 6 Business Class award seats available to book with Avios.

London – Luxembourg

Held from November 22nd to December 22nd 2024, the Trier Christmas Market is the best that Germany has to offer and is also considered to be the most romantic setting. The medieval-looking market is located in front of Trier Cathedral and features over 100 traders. There are many days with 6 Economy award seats and 4 Business Class award seats that you can book with Avios.

London – Vienna

Between mid-November and January 7, 2025, Vienna's picturesque squares are transformed into magical Christmas markets. The traditional “Vienna Advent Magic” transforms the Rathausplatz into a fairytale land. The stalls are full of Christmas gifts, Christmas tree decorations and sweets. There is also a huge carousel and Christmas workshops for children. There are currently quite a few days left with 6 Economy award seats and 4 Business Class award seats available that can be booked with Avios.

London – Prague

The Christmas markets in Old Town Square are the largest in the Czech Republic. Visitors can look forward to pretty wooden stalls with unique Czech hand-blown glass, jewelry, hand-carved wooden ornaments and mulled wine. The events will take place from November 30, 2024 to January 6, 2025. There are currently many days with 6 Economy award seats and 4 Business Class award seats available to book with Avios.