City Breaks from Midlands Airports & East of England
If you are looking for a city break from an airport in the Midlands or the East of England there are several alternatives offering flights to UK and European destinations. Birmingham is by far the largest airport in the region and offers year round destinations with flag carriers such as KLM and Lufthansa as well low cost options with easyJet and Jet2. East Midlands and Norwich airport are much smaller and have regional services but still offer weekend break options if you search the timetables for options. Norwich airport in particular, through its connections with KLM can provide some surprising weekend break choices.
Short Breaks from Birmingham Airport
As one of the busiest airports in the UK, Birmingham Airport connects the West Midlands to numerous domestic and European short break destinations. Whether you are a looking for a city break, short trip to the sun or even a day trip, we can show you the best destinations.
Recommended Short Breaks from Birmingham:
- Dublin, Ireland: A short flight to Dublin with either Aer Lingus or Ryanair allows a weekend break in the Irish capital from Birmingham airport without having to take any time off.
- Paris, France: Regular flights with Air France makes the French capital a straightforward weekend break option. Fly into Charles de Gaulle and then take public transport into the heart of the city.
- Frankfurt Germany: An alternative German mini break, daily connections with Lufthansa make this a surprisingly easy weekend trip away.
Short Breaks from East Midlands Airport
East Midlands Airport, strategically located in the heart of the country, caters primarily to leisure and cargo flights. Its focus on low-cost carriers makes it an appealing choice for those seeking affordable short breaks, especially to European destinations. One night weekend breaks are limited so look for two or three night alternatives and your choice of destinations grows between May and October, the traditional summer holiday months for flight operators.
Recommended Short Breaks from East Midlands:
- Prague, Czech Republic: Experience the fairytale charm of Prague with a flight from East Midlands, this short break of two or three nights gives you plenty of time to explore its historic sites, vibrant nightlife, and cultural treasures.
- Palma, Majorca: For a sun-soaked escape, Palma de Mallorca offers beautiful beaches, historic architecture, and a Mediterranean atmosphere. With regular summer holiday flights from East Midlands, this is one of the easier Spanish cities to reach from the Midlands.
- Krakow, Poland: Again, a short break for two or three nights allows you to explore the rich history and cultural heritage of Krakow, a city that effortlessly blends medieval charm with a lively modern scene.
Short Breaks from Norwich Airport
Serving the East of England, Norwich airport has a small number of short break destinations that can be accessed daily. Benefitting from regular flights with KLM, travellers can avoid the larger airports nearer to London and fly locally but connect via Amsterdam. Even one night weekend breaks are possible.
- Amsterdam, Netherlands: Fly early morning from NWI to Schiphol and you can be in the Dutch capital by lunchtime. Convenient flights late evening on the following day make this a simple weekend city break option.
- Aberdeen, Scotland: An alternative Scottish mini break, but easily accessible from Norwich with daily flights with Loganair.
- Rotterdam, Netherlands: There are a number of other Dutch city alternatives that can be quickly accessed from Schiphol airport using the KLM flights mentioned above. Rotterdam is a short train ride from AMS.
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