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Weekend getaways from London

All cheap flights from London

Short on time but not on ambition? From London you can reach 86 destinations across 26 countries in under 3 hours — perfect for a long weekend or even a single-day city trip. Prices start at €18 to Dublin. SkyHopp filters to sub-3-hour flights only, so every option here is genuinely weekend-viable.

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 London 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 London, while still offering suitable weather for a short city break.

Best weekend getaways from London right now

Looking for a quick weekend escape from London? 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 Dublin from €18.

  1. Dublin

    Ireland - 1h 20m - Direct

    from €18

  2. Shannon

    Ireland - 1h 30m - Direct

    from €19

  3. Alicante

    Spain - 2h 25m - Direct

    from €22

  4. Cork

    Ireland - 1h 25m - Direct

    from €23

  5. Faro

    Portugal - 2h 55m - Direct

    from €24

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 London

  1. DublinIreland
    Ryanair1h 20mDirect
    from €18
  2. ShannonIreland
    Ryanair1h 30mDirect
    from €19
  3. AlicanteSpain
    Ryanair2h 25mDirect
    from €22
  4. CorkIreland
    Ryanair1h 25mDirect
    from €23
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  5. FaroPortugal
    easyJet2h 55mDirect
    from €24
  6. BarcelonaSpain
    easyJet2hDirect
    from €24
  7. PragueCzech Republic
    easyJet2hDirect
    from €25
  8. FlorenceItaly
    Vueling2h 10mDirect
    from €25
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  9. BilbaoSpain
    Vueling2hDirect
    from €27
  10. BudapestHungary
    easyJet2h 30mDirect
    from €29
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  11. MilanItaly
    easyJet2hDirect
    from €29
  12. BelfastUnited Kingdom
    easyJet1h 30mDirect
    from €29
  13. MalagaSpain
    easyJet3hDirect
    from €29
  14. ManchesterUnited Kingdom
    GR2h 40m1 stop
    from €30
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  15. RomeItaly
    easyJet2h 35mDirect
    from €30
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  16. EdinburghUnited Kingdom
    easyJet1h 30mDirect
    from €30
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  17. ParisFrance
    easyJet1h 20mDirect
    from €31
  18. MadridSpain
    easyJet2h 40mDirect
    from €32
  19. GlasgowUnited Kingdom
    easyJet1h 25mDirect
    from €32
  20. BaselSwitzerland
    easyJet1h 40mDirect
    from €32
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  21. GenevaSwitzerland
    easyJet1h 40mDirect
    from €33
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  22. InvernessUnited Kingdom
    easyJet1h 45mDirect
    from €34
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  23. PalmaSpain
    easyJet2h 25mDirect
    from €35
  24. DubrovnikCroatia
    easyJet2h 40mDirect
    from €35
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  25. JerseyJersey
    easyJet1h 5mDirect
    from €35
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  26. NiceFrance
    EC2h 5mDirect
    from €36
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  27. AmsterdamNetherlands
    easyJet1h 15mDirect
    from €36
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  28. ToulouseFrance
    easyJet1h 45mDirect
    from €37
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  29. AberdeenUnited Kingdom
    easyJet1h 40mDirect
    from €37
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  30. PalermoItaly
    easyJet2h 55mDirect
    from €37
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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 London?
Right now the cheapest weekend-ready fare from London is €18 to Dublin, 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 86 options under 3 hours, covering 26 countries.
How many direct flights from London work for a weekend?
66 of the short-haul destinations from London 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 London?
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 London?
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 London 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.