Early Travel Tip: What to Book for European Summer 2027 Now

If you’ve spent the winter longingly watching everyone else’s European summer because you were dozing off on flights last year, this is your opportunity to right that wrong. Thanks to the good folks at Singapore Airlines, winter 2027 just got even hotter with early bird offers to Europe starting on 7 September.

Calculate round-trip economy airfare in Auckland:

Here in Aotearoa, we’re known for holding out until the last minute to make plans happen, and in some cases, this commitment phobia serves us well (like that terrible Tinder date you never went on), but a much-needed vacation isn’t something you can leave to chance. Then again, you already know this because the highlight of winter this year was the holiday when you got the flu for the second time.

Yes sir, with the potential for vitamin D, you can soak up some gorgeous beach time, and escaping abroad when the mercury drops is the perfect antidote to winter.

Contrary to popular belief, buying a ticket close to departure will not get you a good deal. With New Zealanders traveling more than ever before, waiting to see if something better comes along around the time will almost certainly be a one-way ticket, and you’ll have to shell out some serious cash to secure the item.

And everyone knows that summer is different when you’re on a vacation budget. didn’t get hit before you landed.

Locking him up early is a hell of a yes to never being sandwiched between two strangers for 14 long hours again. To be able to fly whenever it suits you and never have to come home early because the flight dates you really wanted were too expensive to justify. But the most important thing is the confidence that a dreamy vacation is on the horizon, and at a fraction of the price.

And if you’re a Mastercard girl, there’s something else for you. Swipe this card and you’ll also get free access to the Plaza Premium Lounge for transit through Singapore, as the holiday feeling arrives early.

Operates from September 7 to 28, 2026 for 2027 trips, not available. this is not an option.*

Editor’s note: This article is sponsored by Singapore Airlines and proudly endorsed by The Urban List. To find out more about who we work with and why, read our editorial policy here.

*Terms and conditions apply. The Early Bird special fares announced are only available until 28 September 2026 on Singapore Airlines (SQ) and Air New Zealand (NZ) codeshare flights and on Scoot (TR) flights departing from Auckland or Christchurch. Economy Class tickets advertised are subject to availability for flights departing on or after 9 October to 4 December 2026 and 14 January to 6 September 2027. Blackout travel dates apply with limited availability during peak periods.

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