Weekend getaways from Florence

29 weekend-ready destinations depart from Florence right now, 16 of them direct. The cheapest fare is €26 to Catania — 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.

Best weekend getaways from Florence right now

Looking for a quick weekend escape from Florence? 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 Catania from €26.

Catania
Italy - 1h 35m - Direct
from €26
Menorca
Spain - 1h 40m - Direct
from €30
Hamburg
Germany - 2h - Direct
from €31
Olbia
Italy - 1h 5m - Direct
from €32
Valencia
Spain - 2h - Direct
from €33

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.

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Frequently asked questions

What's a good weekend trip from Florence?

Right now the cheapest weekend-ready fare from Florence is €26 to Catania, 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 29 options under 3 hours, covering 10 countries.

How many direct flights from Florence work for a weekend?

16 of the short-haul destinations from Florence 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 Florence?

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, so they cost more — Saturday-morning outbound and Monday-morning return is often 20-30% cheaper for the same destination. Last-minute deals do appear (within 14 days), but you're at the mercy of what's left.

What counts as "short-haul" from Florence?

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 Florence 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.