Weekend getaways from Thessaloniki

Weekend getaways from Thessaloniki — 56 options, 40 direct, fares from €18. 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.

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 Zagreb from €18.

Zagreb
Croatia - 1h 35m - Direct
from €18
Rome
Italy - 1h 55m - Direct
from €19
Milan
Italy - 2h 10m - Direct
from €21
Venice
Italy - 1h 55m - Direct
from €21
Budapest
Hungary - 1h 40m - Direct
from €21

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 Thessaloniki?

Right now the cheapest weekend-ready fare from Thessaloniki is €18 to Zagreb, 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 56 options under 3 hours, covering 17 countries.

How many direct flights from Thessaloniki work for a weekend?

40 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, 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 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.