If a European getaway is on your mind, September might be the sweet spot to make it happen, just after the summer peak, but before prices climb again for autumn. Imagine fewer crowds, milder weather, and enough daylight for long walks, cafe stops, and museum-hopping. You could be throwing a coin into Rome’s Trevi Fountain, wandering the quiet backstreets of Stockholm, catching sunset on the Vistula River in Warsaw, listening to techno in a Berlin warehouse, or soaking in thermal baths in Budapest. These aren’t just dreamy diversions, they’re surprisingly doable right now. We looked at one-way flight fares from Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru, and crunched the numbers to bring you five European destinations that pack in maximum culture, food, and fun without breaking the bank. From classic capitals to cool corners of the continent, here’s where to go in September, plus how much it’ll cost to get there, stay in the capital, and eat well while you’re at it.
The cheapest European countries to visit from India in September
Italy
Cheapest to fly from: Mumbai
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September in Italy brings some relief after the intense crowds and heat of August. The weather is still warm, but more comfortable, and major cities like Rome, Florence, and Venice begin to breathe again. In Rome, this is a great time to explore the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Vatican Museums without the peak season crush, early mornings being the best time. With the ongoing Holy Year, pilgrim activity is already storming up St. Peter’s Basilica, especially around the Holy Doors. In Milan, visit the Duomo without a long wait, and spend evenings along the Navigli, where bars are lively but less packed than in the summer. In Venice, with lesser crowds, you’ll find it more enjoyable to get lost in the backstreets or ride a vaporetto down the Grand Canal. In Florence, the Uffizi and Accademia Galleries are still busy, but the lines are shorter, and the cool evenings are perfect for walking along the Arno or watching the sunset from Piazzale Michelangelo. If you’re heading south, the Amalfi Coast and Cinque Terre are still in season, but September brings calmer waters. This is the month for long lunches, terrace views, and swimming without the August madness.
One-way flight prices:
Mumbai-Rome flights from Rs14,739 on Royal Jordanian Airlines (via Jordan)
Bengaluru-Rome flights from Rs21,117 on Etihad (via Abu Dhabi)
Delhi-Rome flights from Rs23,998 on Etihad (via Abu Dhabi)
Average nightly cost for a city centre hotel: Rs18,000
Average daily cost for food per person: Rs6,002 (€60)
Hungary
Cheapest to fly from: Mumbai
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