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Weekend getaways from Bologna

All cheap flights from Bologna

49 weekend-ready destinations depart from Bologna right now, 39 of them direct. The cheapest fare is €15 to Alghero — all options on this page take under 3 hours each way, leaving enough time for a full Friday-to-Sunday break. Fares are updated regularly; prices shown are the lowest observed this week.

The fare shown on this page is the base ticket price. For a real cost comparison, add: checked baggage if needed (€10-30 on budget carriers), airport transfers at both ends, and any hotel nights. Cabin-bag-only packing is the simplest way to keep weekend trip costs honest - most low-cost carriers allow one small under-seat item free.

Weekend travel from Bologna tends to cluster around the same departure patterns - Friday evening out, Sunday evening back - which is exactly why those slots cost more. If your schedule allows a Monday-morning return instead of Sunday evening, you often unlock the same destinations for noticeably less without cutting the trip short. The extra night is sometimes cheaper than the premium Sunday flight.

Use the price calendar on any route page to confirm which month has the cheapest weekend fares to your chosen destination. Shoulder-season travel (May, early June, September, October) can be noticeably cheaper than peak-summer travel on many leisure routes from Bologna, while still offering suitable weather for a short city break.

Best weekend getaways from Bologna right now

Looking for a quick weekend escape from Bologna? 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 Alghero from €15.

  1. Alghero

    Italy - 1h 15m - Direct

    from €15

  2. Cagliari

    Italy - 1h 25m - Direct

    from €15

  3. Palermo

    Italy - 1h 30m - Direct

    from €15

  4. Barcelona

    Spain - 1h 45m - Direct

    from €15

  5. Reggio Calabria

    Italy - 1h 35m - Direct

    from €15

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 Bologna

  1. AlgheroItaly
    MW1h 15mDirect
    from €15
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  2. CagliariItaly
    MW1h 25mDirect
    from €15
  3. PalermoItaly
    Ryanair1h 30mDirect
    from €15
  4. BarcelonaSpain
    Ryanair1h 45mDirect
    from €15
  5. Reggio CalabriaItaly
    MW1h 35mDirect
    from €15
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  6. TiranaAlbania
    Ryanair1h 35mDirect
    from €16
  7. WroclawPoland
    Ryanair1h 45mDirect
    from €17
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  8. ChisinauMoldova
    W42h 20mDirect
    from €19
  9. CataniaItaly
    W41h 40mDirect
    from €19
  10. WarsawPoland
    Ryanair2h 5mDirect
    from €19
  11. MadridSpain
    MW2h 30mDirect
    from €21
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  12. LondonUnited Kingdom
    Ryanair2h 15mDirect
    from €21
  13. PalmaSpain
    Ryanair1h 50mDirect
    from €21
  14. MaltaMalta
    Ryanair1h 50mDirect
    from €22
  15. ParisFrance
    Ryanair1h 55mDirect
    from €22
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  16. Lamezia TermeItaly
    Ryanair1h 30mDirect
    from €22
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  17. BucharestRomania
    W42h 5mDirect
    from €25
  18. ValenciaSpain
    MW2h 5mDirect
    from €25
  19. EindhovenNetherlands
    MW1h 50mDirect
    from €26
  20. ViennaAustria
    MW1h 20mDirect
    from €27
  21. KrakowPoland
    Ryanair1h 45mDirect
    from €28
  22. SofiaBulgaria
    Ryanair1h 50mDirect
    from €29
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  23. BariItaly
    MW1h 20mDirect
    from €30
  24. CologneGermany
    MW1h 40mDirect
    from €34
  25. AthensGreece
    Ryanair2h 15mDirect
    from €36
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  26. MalagaSpain
    Ryanair2h 45mDirect
    from €36
  27. AlicanteSpain
    Ryanair2h 15mDirect
    from €38
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  28. SkopjeNorth Macedonia
    Wizz Air1h 45mDirect
    from €40
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  29. OlbiaItaly
    V71h 15mDirect
    from €40
  30. SevillaSpain
    Ryanair2h 45mDirect
    from €41
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Frequently asked questions

What's a good weekend trip from Bologna?
Right now the cheapest weekend-ready fare from Bologna is €15 to Alghero, about 1 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 49 options under 3 hours, covering 19 countries.
How many direct flights from Bologna work for a weekend?
39 of the short-haul destinations from Bologna 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 Bologna?
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 Bologna?
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 Bologna 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.