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Weekend getaways from Copenhagen

All cheap flights from Copenhagen

If you're flying out of Copenhagen this weekend, you have 59 destinations to choose from — spread across 25 countries and all within a 3-hour flight. The current price leader is London at €15. Krakow is another strong option at €15. Fares are checked every 48-72 hours; always confirm the final price on the booking page before purchasing.

Booking weekend flights from Copenhagen typically works best 4-6 weeks in advance. This window balances price - before fares spike as the departure date approaches - and seat availability, before popular Friday-evening slots fill. Last-minute deals under 14 days do appear on routes where airlines need to fill remaining seats, but they are unpredictable and not worth planning around.

The departure time matters almost as much as the fare. A Friday-evening flight gets you to your destination by 20:00-22:00 depending on the route, leaving Saturday and Sunday fully free. Saturday-morning departures are often cheaper than popular Friday-evening slots, although they cost you part of the first day at the destination. Travellers who can work remotely or take Monday morning off should also compare a Monday return - it may be cheaper than flying back during the busy Sunday-evening period.

Direct flights are the right call for any weekend break. A single connection adds 2-4 hours each way to a trip that is already only 48-60 hours long - and the risk of a missed connection is not worth the saving on a trip this short. Direct-flight options are identified in the results table, making it easier to compare travel time alongside price.

Best weekend getaways from Copenhagen right now

Looking for a quick weekend escape from Copenhagen? 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 London from €15.

  1. London

    United Kingdom - 1h 55m - Direct

    from €15

  2. Krakow

    Poland - 1h 35m - Direct

    from €15

  3. Edinburgh

    United Kingdom - 2h - Direct

    from €16

  4. Kaunas

    Lithuania - 1h 30m - Direct

    from €16

  5. Warsaw

    Poland - 1h 20m - Direct

    from €17

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 Copenhagen

  1. LondonUnited Kingdom
    MW1h 55mDirect
    from €15
  2. KrakowPoland
    Ryanair1h 35mDirect
    from €15
  3. EdinburghUnited Kingdom
    Ryanair2hDirect
    from €16
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  4. KaunasLithuania
    Ryanair1h 30mDirect
    from €16
  5. WarsawPoland
    Ryanair1h 20mDirect
    from €17
  6. BudapestHungary
    Ryanair1h 50mDirect
    from €18
  7. MilanItaly
    Ryanair2h 10mDirect
    from €18
  8. TurinItaly
    MW2h 10mDirect
    from €19
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  9. GdanskPoland
    Ryanair1h 5mDirect
    from €20
  10. VeniceItaly
    Ryanair2h 10mDirect
    from €23
  11. PoznanPoland
    Ryanair1h 10mDirect
    from €24
  12. RomeItaly
    Ryanair2h 35mDirect
    from €25
  13. ParisFrance
    Ryanair1h 55mDirect
    from €26
  14. BolognaItaly
    Ryanair2h 10mDirect
    from €27
  15. DublinIreland
    Ryanair2h 20mDirect
    from €29
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  16. PragueCzech Republic
    D81h 20mDirect
    from €33
  17. BarcelonaSpain
    MW3hDirect
    from €33
  18. BerlinGermany
    D81hDirect
    from €35
  19. GenevaSwitzerland
    easyJet2hDirect
    from €36
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  20. RigaLatvia
    D81h 20mDirect
    from €37
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  21. AmsterdamNetherlands
    D81h 30mDirect
    from €44
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  22. StrasbourgFrance
    V71h 45mDirect
    from €46
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  23. ChisinauMoldova
    W42h 30mDirect
    from €47
  24. AalborgDenmark
    D80h 50mDirect
    from €47
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  25. ManchesterUnited Kingdom
    Ryanair2h 5mDirect
    from €48
  26. BaselSwitzerland
    easyJet1h 50mDirect
    from €49
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  27. StockholmSweden
    D82h 30m1 stop
    from €49
  28. BelgradeSerbia
    Air Serbia2h 10mDirect
    from €53
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  29. NiceFrance
    D82h 20mDirect
    from €54
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  30. VilniusLithuania
    Ryanair2h 10m1 stop
    from €54
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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 Copenhagen?
Right now the cheapest weekend-ready fare from Copenhagen is €15 to London, 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 59 options under 3 hours, covering 25 countries.
How many direct flights from Copenhagen work for a weekend?
36 of the short-haul destinations from Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen?
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 Copenhagen?
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 Copenhagen 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.