Why spend £20 on a soggy Domino’s when you could literally fly to Italy and eat the real thing?
No, you haven’t had one too many Red Bulls, mun — this is the internet’s latest dose of budget travel madness, and it comes with a side of marinara sauce.
That’s exactly what travel content creator Muscab Salad pulled off. Instead of caving to the classic British craving of “Ugh, fine, I’ll order Domino’s,” he booked a £9 Ryanair flight to Trieste, Italy, with one goal: Eat real pizza.
No plan. No hotel. No shame. Just carbs.
“No luggage. No plan. Just pizza.”
Armed with nothing but a TikTok account, a small rucksack, and a dream, Muscab hopped on the flight, took a €4 train into the city, and made a beeline for the nearest authentic Italian pizzeria.
His budget? About €8 left for the food.
His review? “10 out of 10.”
His smug grin? Unmissable.
Trip total: Under £20.
Internet’s reaction: Utter disbelief and hungry chaos.
“Not the flight being cheaper than Domino’s??”
– One viewer, clearly clutching a cold garlic dip and rethinking their life.
“I can’t even fly to another state for $400!”
– One angry American, somewhere in Nebraska.
✈️ Is This Real Life or Just a TikTok Fantasy?
Let’s tear this thing apart like a pizza slice at 2am after a gig. Is Muscab’s budget flight-and-food combo legit, or is it just a viral moment with a few toppings of exaggeration?
✅ What’s Actually True
1. £9 Ryanair Flights Exist
Yup, they’re real. Like unicorns and functioning WiFi on public transport.
Ryanair does offer £9.99 tickets, especially:
- In low season (autumn/winter)
- Mid-week departures
- If you book way in advance
- And you bring nothing but your hopes and dreams (read: no bag)
2. Pizza in Italy Is Criminally Cheap
In smaller Italian cities like Trieste, a proper wood-fired margherita will cost you between €5–€10.
That’s for actual mozzarella, real basil, and crusts that don’t taste like regret.
3. Public Transport in Italy Is a Dream
A €4 train from Trieste Airport to the city centre? Tidy.
In contrast, getting to your UK Domino’s without a car costs more in bus fare than half their menu. What’s occurring?
🛑 What They Didn’t Tell You
1. Return Flights Aren’t Always That Cheap
You’ll get the £9 outbound, sure.
But unless you’re staying forever or sleeping on a bench, the return might cost £30–£60 depending on the day. And let’s be honest, you’re not bringing that pizza back through customs.
2. Luggage Fees Are a Sneaky Devil
Want to bring a small backpack? Fine.
Want a bag with wheels or dare to bring clean pants? Ryanair will charge you like you’re smuggling truffles.
3. Airport Transfers in the UK = Bankrupt
Getting to Stansted, Luton, or any “London-adjacent” airport usually means:
- £20 on a train
- £15 in parking
- Or sacrificing your soul to National Express
4. Time = Money (And Hunger)
This isn’t your average “I’m starving” Thursday evening.
We’re talking:
- 5am alarms
- Queues
- Security faff
- Flying
- Trains
- Queues again
All for a pizza you could burn yourself in your kitchen trying to recreate.
🍕 Pizza vs Domino’s: The Breakdown
| Expense | Italy Trip | Domino’s UK |
|---|---|---|
| Flight (one way) | £9.00 | ❌ |
| Airport transfer | £15.00 (avg) | ❌ |
| Pizza in Trieste | £7.00 (avg) | ❌ |
| Total (One way) | £31.00 | ❌ |
| Medium Cheese Pizza | ❌ | £18.99 – £23.99 |
| Garlic Dip | ❌ | 89p for 30ml of betrayal |
Now factor in:
- Return flight
- Luggage fees
- Your sanity
And yeah, Domino’s wins on convenience, but Italy wins on soul.
🍝 Final Thoughts from The Riff Report Kitchen
We’re not saying everyone should fly to Italy for a pizza. That would be daft. But we are saying:
- UK food prices are broken
- Ryanair will fly you to another dimension for the price of a Tesco meal deal
- And Domino’s is laughing all the way to the bank while serving cheese-on-cardboard
This viral pizza pilgrimage is more than just clickbait. It’s a sign of the times. A budget airline beat a billion-pound pizza empire — and TikTok is here for it.
🍕 The Final Slice:
Is it true?
✔️ Yeah, with a little luck, no bags, and low expectations.
Is it realistic?
🤷 Depends on your commitment to the crust.
Is it iconic?
💯 10/10. Would do it for the story alone.
Want More Madness?
- 🛫 “5 Things Cheaper Than Domino’s in 2025”
- 🤌 “How Italy Just Won the Cost-of-Living Crisis With Pizza”
- 💺 “Ryanair: Budget Airline or Budget Lifestyle Guru?”
Disclaimer:
Flying to Italy every time you’re hungry will NOT solve your problems. It may cause fatigue, excessive pizza dreams, or your nan telling you you’ve lost your mind. The Riff Report does not endorse Ryanair… unless they give us free garlic bread, in which case call us lads.
@theriffreportuk – Reporting live from the departure gate with crumbs on our shirt.
#PizzaEconomics #BudgetBites #DominosDisgrace #VivaLaMozzarella
Michael is the founder, editor, and chief riff wrangler behind The Riff Report, an independent Welsh rock and metal publication built by fans, for fans. With a lifelong passion for loud guitars, unforgettable live shows, and the incredible community that surrounds rock and metal, he created The Riff Report to celebrate everything that makes the scene special—from legendary headline acts and grassroots venues to rising bands that deserve to be heard.
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