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Weekend trips from London

Weekend trips from London are the sweet spot: more time than a day trip, without burning holiday days. We look for 1-3 night mini breaks from London airports, shaped around Fri→Sun and Sat→Mon patterns.

A weekend trip by plane typically means flying out from London on a Friday evening or Saturday morning, spending 1-3 nights away, and returning by Sunday or Monday — ideal for a quick escape without taking time off work.

Last updated: 07/02/2026

How we pick weekends

We look for 1-3 night trips and filter for weekend-shaped date patterns (Fri→Sun, Sat→Mon, etc.) so the results match real-world intent.

Who it’s for

Perfect for short escapes: food, culture, sun, or a quick reset — without overplanning.

Weekend examples (1-3 nights)

A small set of weekend-shaped options from London (Fri-Sun, Sat→Mon, etc.).

Fri-Sun / Sat-Mon
Copenhagen Denmark
Sat 28 Feb → Mon 02 Mar
Cheapest weekend seen: £30
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Stockholm Sweden
Sat 18 Apr → Sun 19 Apr
Cheapest weekend seen: £33
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Brussels Belgium
Fri 10 Apr → Mon 13 Apr
Cheapest weekend seen: £112
Mini breakReturn to same airport
Stuttgart Germany
Sat 07 Mar → Sun 08 Mar
Cheapest weekend seen: £113
Mini breakReturn to same airport
Frankfurt Germany
Sat 28 Feb → Sun 01 Mar
Cheapest weekend seen: £137
Mini breakReturn to same airport

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