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Weekend getaways from London

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Short on time but not on ambition? From London you can reach 79 destinations across 23 countries in under 3 hours — perfect for a long weekend or even a single-day city trip. Prices start at €17 to Kerry County. SkyHopp filters to sub-3-hour flights only, so every option here is genuinely weekend-viable.

Booking weekend flights from London 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 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 Kerry County from €17.

  1. Kerry County

    Ireland - 1h 25m - Direct

    from €17

  2. Dublin

    Ireland - 1h 20m - Direct

    from €18

  3. Venice

    Italy - 2h 10m - Direct

    from €18

  4. Wroclaw

    Poland - 2h 5m - Direct

    from €18

  5. Cork

    Ireland - 1h 20m - Direct

    from €19

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. Kerry CountyIreland
    Ryanair1h 25mDirect
    from €17
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  2. DublinIreland
    Ryanair1h 20mDirect
    from €18
  3. VeniceItaly
    Ryanair2h 10mDirect
    from €18
  4. WroclawPoland
    Ryanair2h 5mDirect
    from €18
  5. CorkIreland
    Ryanair1h 20mDirect
    from €19
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  6. BolognaItaly
    Ryanair2h 5mDirect
    from €19
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  7. SwidnikPoland
    Ryanair2h 30mDirect
    from €20
  8. KrakowPoland
    Ryanair2h 25mDirect
    from €21
  9. MalagaSpain
    Ryanair2h 50mDirect
    from €22
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  10. BarcelonaSpain
    Ryanair2h 10mDirect
    from €22
  11. EdinburghUnited Kingdom
    easyJet1h 15mDirect
    from €23
  12. BelfastUnited Kingdom
    easyJet1h 20mDirect
    from €24
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  13. BydgoszczPoland
    Ryanair2h 10mDirect
    from €24
  14. AlicanteSpain
    Ryanair2h 35mDirect
    from €25
  15. MadridSpain
    easyJet2h 25mDirect
    from €25
  16. BilbaoSpain
    W92hDirect
    from €26
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  17. TurinItaly
    Ryanair2hDirect
    from €26
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  18. PragueCzech Republic
    easyJet2hDirect
    from €26
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  19. FaroPortugal
    easyJet2h 55mDirect
    from €26
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  20. KnockIreland
    Ryanair1h 30mDirect
    from €28
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  21. KaunasLithuania
    Ryanair2h 40mDirect
    from €28
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  22. GlasgowUnited Kingdom
    easyJet1h 15mDirect
    from €28
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  23. WarsawPoland
    Wizz Air2h 25mDirect
    from €30
  24. LyonFrance
    easyJet1h 50mDirect
    from €30
  25. ParisFrance
    easyJet1h 30mDirect
    from €31
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  26. MilanItaly
    easyJet2hDirect
    from €32
  27. GdanskPoland
    Wizz Air2h 10mDirect
    from €32
  28. VilniusLithuania
    Wizz Air2h 45mDirect
    from €32
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  29. SarajevoBosnia and Herzegovina
    W92h 45mDirect
    from €33
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  30. AmsterdamNetherlands
    easyJet1h 10mDirect
    from €33
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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 €17 to Kerry County, 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 79 options under 3 hours, covering 23 countries.
How many direct flights from London work for a weekend?
62 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.