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Weekend getaways from Athens

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A weekend trip from Athens doesn't have to break the bank or eat up half your Saturday in transit. All 78 destinations listed here are under 3 hours away — average flight time is around 1.9 hours. The cheapest fare to Malta is currently €19. Book at least 3-4 weeks out to lock in the best prices.

When scanning weekend destinations from Athens, pay attention to the flight time alongside the fare. The average flight time across options on this page is 1h 52m. A 90-minute flight and a 170-minute flight both qualify as short-haul, but the extra 80 minutes each way makes a real difference on a two-night trip - especially if you are arriving Friday evening and need to make the most of Saturday.

The price calendar on each destination's route page shows how fares vary month by month. Even for weekend trips, picking the right month can matter - fares to the same destination can vary substantially between peak and off-peak periods. If you are planning a few weeks ahead with some flexibility, checking the calendar before committing to a date is worth the time.

Some of the shortest routes from Athens may also work as single-overnight trips if you prefer to minimise accommodation costs: an early Saturday departure and a Sunday-evening return leaves a full day at the destination. Check the flight schedule before booking - this only works when departure and return times leave enough usable time at the destination.

Best weekend getaways from Athens right now

Looking for a quick weekend escape from Athens? These destinations combine short flight times, current low fares, and enough flexibility for a two- or three-day trip. The cheapest option in this list is Malta from €19.

  1. Malta

    Malta - 1h 50m - Direct

    from €19

  2. Venice

    Italy - 2h 20m - Direct

    from €21

  3. Budapest

    Hungary - 2h 10m - Direct

    from €23

  4. Palermo

    Italy - 1h 55m - Direct

    from €25

  5. Bologna

    Italy - 2h 20m - Direct

    from €25

Why these destinations?

  • - Short flight time from the origin airport
  • - Low current fares compared with nearby destinations
  • - Practical for a 2-3 day city break or short escape

5 of 5 top options have direct flights available - no connections needed for your weekend.

Booking tip: Saturday-morning departure + Monday-morning return is typically 20-30% cheaper than the popular Friday-evening out, Sunday-evening back pattern.

Prices refresh every 48-72 hours.

Cheapest destinations from Athens

  1. MaltaMalta
    Ryanair1h 50mDirect
    from €19
  2. VeniceItaly
    Ryanair2h 20mDirect
    from €21
  3. BudapestHungary
    Wizz Air2h 10mDirect
    from €23
  4. PalermoItaly
    V71h 55mDirect
    from €25
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  5. BolognaItaly
    Ryanair2h 20mDirect
    from €25
  6. ChisinauMoldova
    W42hDirect
    from €25
  7. LarnacaCyprus
    Wizz Air1h 45mDirect
    from €26
  8. MilanItaly
    Ryanair2h 30mDirect
    from €26
  9. BratislavaSlovakia
    Wizz Air2h 15mDirect
    from €28
  10. PaphosCyprus
    Ryanair1h 35mDirect
    from €29
  11. RomeItaly
    Ryanair2h 9mDirect
    from €29
  12. GenevaSwitzerland
    easyJet3hDirect
    from €30
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  13. TiranaAlbania
    W41h 25mDirect
    from €31
  14. WarsawPoland
    Ryanair2h 40mDirect
    from €32
  15. NiceFrance
    easyJet2h 30mDirect
    from €33
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  16. LyonFrance
    easyJet2h 55mDirect
    from €35
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  17. GdanskPoland
    Wizz Air2h 55mDirect
    from €37
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  18. KatowicePoland
    Ryanair2h 30mDirect
    from €37
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  19. ThiraGreece
    Ryanair0h 50mDirect
    from €40
  20. ThessalonikiGreece
    GQ0h 55mDirect
    from €42
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  21. ZakinthosGreece
    GQ1hDirect
    from €42
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  22. CataniaItaly
    Ryanair2h 40m1 stop
    from €43
  23. NaxosGreece
    GQ0h 40mDirect
    from €43
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  24. KerkyraGreece
    GQ1h 15mDirect
    from €44
  25. NaplesItaly
    easyJet1h 50mDirect
    from €44
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  26. HeraklionGreece
    GQ0h 50mDirect
    from €44
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  27. ViennaAustria
    Ryanair2h 25mDirect
    from €45
  28. ChaniaGreece
    GQ0h 55mDirect
    from €45
  29. Ikaria IslandGreece
    GQ0h 55mDirect
    from €46
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  30. IstanbulTurkiye
    GQ1h 30mDirect
    from €46
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Showing the 30 cheapest destinations. Open the map for the full list.

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Frequently asked questions

What's a good weekend trip from Athens?
Right now the cheapest weekend-ready fare from Athens is €19 to Malta, about 2 hours each way. That leaves plenty of time for two full days at your destination even on a Friday-to-Sunday schedule. See the full list above for all 78 options under 3 hours, covering 22 countries.
How many direct flights from Athens work for a weekend?
61 of the short-haul destinations from Athens currently have direct fares available. Direct is almost always the right call for a 2-night break — you land fresher, skip the connection stress, and save time on both ends of the trip. If a direct option is even €20 more than a connecting flight, it's usually worth it for a trip this short.
When should I book a weekend flight from Athens?
4-6 weeks ahead usually gets you the best combination of price and seat availability. Friday-evening departures and Sunday-evening returns are the most popular slots, so they tend to cost more. Comparing a Saturday-morning departure or a Monday return can uncover lower fares on the same routes. Last-minute deals do appear (within 14 days), but availability and price are unpredictable at that stage.
What counts as "short-haul" from Athens?
We filter to flights under 3 hours one-way. That threshold is based on a practical test: a 3-hour flight allows you to leave Athens on a Friday evening after work and arrive in time for dinner at your destination — leaving the full Saturday and Sunday free. Flights longer than 3 hours start to eat meaningfully into a 2-night break.