How to Plan a Last-Minute City Break
How to book a spontaneous European weekend away without overpaying on transfers, hotels or timed museum tickets.
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Last-minute trips work best when you stay flexible on the destination rather than fixing on a single city first. Letting available flights guide where you go keeps costs sensible.
Pick compact cities with fast airport rail links
When you only have 48 or 72 hours, a 15-to-25-minute train or metro from the airport into the centre saves both time and taxi fares. Amsterdam, Lisbon, Kraków and Málaga all have direct rail or metro links from the terminal.
Check major attraction tickets before you book flights
Sights such as the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam, the Sagrada Família in Barcelona and the Colosseum in Rome often sell out days or weeks ahead. Check ticket availability before locking in non-refundable flights.
