The Early Bird Travel Hack: What To Book Now For Your Euro Summer 2027

If your winter was spent scrolling wistfully through everybody else’s Euro Summer because you snoozed on snagging flights last year, this is your opportunity to right that wrong. Thanks to the good folks at Singapore Airlines, your 2027 winter just got a helluva lot hotter, with Early Bird deals to Europe landing on 7 September.

Score Auckland Economy Class return airfares to: 

• London (Gatwick) from $2,605
• Paris (Charles de Gaulle) from $2,500
• Barcelona from $2,512
• Copenhagen from $2,612
• Frankfurt from $2,539
• Milan from $2,513

Here in Aotearoa we’re renowned for holding out to the last minute to lock in plans, and in some cases that commitment phobia serves us well (like that horrific Tinder date you never went on), but a much-needed getaway isn’t something you can leave to chance. Then again, you know that already, because your winter highlight this year was time off work when you went down with influenza, for the second time. 

Yes siree, with the potential vitamin D you could soak up on some glorious beach, scarpering overseas when the mercury drops is the perfect antidote to winter. 

Contrary to popular belief, buying close to departure doesn't get you the best deal. With Kiwis travelling more than ever before, waiting to see if something better pops up closer to the time will almost definitely be a one-way ticket to having to shell out some serious bucks to secure the goods. 

And everyone knows summer just hits different when your holiday budget didn’t take a hit before you touched down. 

Locking it in early is a hell yes to never again being sandwiched between two strangers for a long 14 hours. To being able to fly whenever suits you and never having to come home early because the flight dates you actually wanted were way too expensive to justify. But most of all, it’s the certainty that a dreamy vacay is on the horizon, and for a fraction of the price. 

And if you’re a Mastercard girlie, there’s even more for you. Swipe that card, and you’ll also score free Plaza Premium Lounge access for your transit through Singapore, for that holiday feeling come early.

Running from 7–28 September 2026 for 2027 travel, missing 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.

*T&Cs Apply. The advertised Early Bird special fares are for sale until 28 September 2026, flying on Singapore Airlines (SQ) and Air New Zealand (NZ) codeshare operated flights only, as well as Scoot (TR), departing from Auckland or Christchurch. Advertised Economy Class airfares are subject to availability, for travel departing on/after 9 October to 04 December 2026 and 14 January to 6 September 2027. Travel blackout dates apply with limited seats over peak periods.

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