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Weekend Breaks Under £150

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Weekend Breaks Under £150

Great-value European city breaks with return flights often under £150.

6 destinations5 countriesFlights only
Destinations
6
Shortest flight
2h
From UK airports
Budget target
£150
Flights only
Published
Oct 2026
Reviewed regularly

A £150 flights-only budget opens up most of Europe’s favourite city-break destinations outside peak dates. This is a travel budget for return flights per person, not a package price.

The shortlist

6 destinations to explore.

A yellow Lisbon tram climbing a hillside street in Alfama
Portugal2h 45m from the UK

Lisbon

Pastel hillsides, vintage trams and golden Atlantic light with great-value food and wine.

Explore Lisbon
Charles Bridge and Prague Castle at sunrise
2h

Czech Republic

Prague

A fairy-tale skyline of spires, medieval bridges and world-famous beer halls.

April–JuneSeptemberDecember
Málaga harbour and cathedral viewed from the Gibralfaro
2h 45m

Spain

Málaga

Year-round sunshine, Picasso’s birthplace and a lively Costa del Sol city beach.

October–MayWinter sun
Kraków Main Market Square with St Mary’s Basilica
2h 30m

Poland

Kraków

A beautifully preserved medieval old town, cosy cellar bars and outstanding value.

May–SeptemberDecember
Hungarian Parliament building reflected in the Danube at dusk
2h 30m

Hungary

Budapest

Thermal baths, grand Danube views and ruin bars at excellent prices.

April–JuneSeptember–OctoberDecember
Porto’s Ribeira district and the Dom Luís I bridge over the Douro
2h 15m

Portugal

Porto

Riverside port cellars, azulejo-tiled churches and a beautifully compact old town.

May–October
01

Practical travel tips

  • 01Travel midweek or in shoulder season for better-value fares and accommodation.
  • 02Pack hand luggage only where practical; checked bags can add significantly to low-cost fares.
  • 03Use public transport from the airport rather than taxis.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

  • Return flights per person only, based on indicative historical fares.

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