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Weekend getaways from Thessaloniki

All cheap flights from Thessaloniki

Weekend getaways from Thessaloniki — 45 options, 28 direct, fares from €24. All destinations on this page are reachable in under 3 hours one way, which means you can leave Friday evening and still have a full two days at your destination. Click any destination to see the full price calendar and find the cheapest month to go.

Booking weekend flights from Thessaloniki 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 Thessaloniki right now

Looking for a quick weekend escape from Thessaloniki? 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 Budapest from €24.

  1. Budapest

    Hungary - 1h 40m - Direct

    from €24

  2. Bratislava

    Slovakia - 1h 50m - Direct

    from €24

  3. Yerevan

    Armenia - 2h 40m - Direct

    from €26

  4. Brussels

    Belgium - 3h - Direct

    from €28

  5. Bucharest

    Romania - 1h 15m - Direct

    from €29

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 Thessaloniki

  1. BudapestHungary
    Wizz Air1h 40mDirect
    from €24
  2. BratislavaSlovakia
    Ryanair1h 50mDirect
    from €24
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  3. YerevanArmenia
    3F2h 40mDirect
    from €26
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  4. BrusselsBelgium
    Ryanair3hDirect
    from €28
  5. BucharestRomania
    Ryanair1h 15mDirect
    from €29
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  6. RomeItaly
    MW1h 55mDirect
    from €30
  7. KutaisiGeorgia
    Wizz Air2h 35mDirect
    from €30
  8. MilanItaly
    easyJet2h 25mDirect
    from €32
  9. PaphosCyprus
    Ryanair1h 50mDirect
    from €36
  10. AthensGreece
    Aegean0h 55mDirect
    from €38
  11. RhodesGreece
    GQ1h 15mDirect
    from €41
  12. ChaniaGreece
    Ryanair1h 15mDirect
    from €44
  13. ZurichSwitzerland
    2L2h 20mDirect
    from €52
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  14. NurembergGermany
    Ryanair2h 20mDirect
    from €52
  15. ZagrebCroatia
    Ryanair1h 40mDirect
    from €55
  16. KrakowPoland
    Ryanair2hDirect
    from €55
  17. IstanbulTurkiye
    Aegean1h 30mDirect
    from €56
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  18. LarnacaCyprus
    Wizz Air2hDirect
    from €56
  19. DusseldorfGermany
    GQ2h 50mDirect
    from €57
  20. MikonosGreece
    OA1h 15mDirect
    from €59
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  21. SamosGreece
    OA1h 30mDirect
    from €59
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  22. ChisinauMoldova
    RO2h 45m1 stop
    from €61
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  23. StuttgartGermany
    Aegean2h 25mDirect
    from €61
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  24. HeraklionGreece
    GQ1h 15mDirect
    from €65
  25. BelgradeSerbia
    Air Serbia1h 15mDirect
    from €69
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  26. PragueCzech Republic
    Wizz Air2h 55m1 stop
    from €76
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  27. ThiraGreece
    OA1h 30mDirect
    from €79
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  28. KalamataGreece
    Aegean1h 10mDirect
    from €83
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  29. MaltaMalta
    MW1h 45mDirect
    from €84
  30. KerkyraGreece
    GQ2h 10m1 stop
    from €88
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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 Thessaloniki?
Right now the cheapest weekend-ready fare from Thessaloniki is €24 to Budapest, 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 45 options under 3 hours, covering 22 countries.
How many direct flights from Thessaloniki work for a weekend?
28 of the short-haul destinations from Thessaloniki 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 Thessaloniki?
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 Thessaloniki?
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 Thessaloniki 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.