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Holiday destinations close to the airport . Any suggestions pls?

27 replies

BatFaceOwl · 05/03/2023 18:24

Am looking to go away for 3 nights abroad but needs to be very close to the airport.

We went to somewhere in Portugal last year and it was ideal as it was literally within 10 miles of the airport which is what we want. Partly to maximise our time there but also because I don't travel well so can't face a couple of hours travel once we land

Any suggestions please? Somewhere that'll be hot in June and short haul

Thanks

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LaFemmeDamnee · 05/03/2023 18:25

Playa D'en Bossa or Ibiza Town are very close to Ibiza Airport. Nice beaches, good weather, the old town is lovely.

stickybear · 05/03/2023 18:26

Kefalonia? We stayed in one of the main resort areas and it was literally about ten minutes from the airport. It's also ridiculously beautiful!

RedCarsGoFaster · 05/03/2023 18:27

Depends where you're flying from as to what your options are. Most of the Canaries or Hurghada are short journeys the other side. You could also organise private transfers rather than the coach if that's better for you - most tour operators offer that as an upgrade option.

RhubarbFairy · 05/03/2023 18:28

Santorini! You can see the airport from certain parts of the island!

Swannning · 05/03/2023 18:31

Caleta de Fuste in Fuerteventura is close to the airport - you can see the planes coming in to land.

LIZS · 05/03/2023 18:31

Palma Majorca?

HadEnoughOfBears · 05/03/2023 18:32

Paphos is lovely

Radiatorvalves · 05/03/2023 18:33

Marrakech. 15 mins to town from airport.

Countmeout · 05/03/2023 18:33

Malaga

SnarkyBag · 05/03/2023 18:34

If you liked Portugal then Olhão is wonderful
and only 15 minutes from Faro airport

Veryfishy · 05/03/2023 18:34

Matagorda in lanzarote , you can walk down to the outer perimeter of the airport , and practically see the colour of the pilots eyes it’s that close
4 hour flight from U.K. , no time zone change

BatFaceOwl · 05/03/2023 18:42

Thanks so much for these suggestions - I'll check them all out but they sound just what I'm after

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Notienesentido · 05/03/2023 19:19

Bergamo, Italy. 20 mins from the airport and a beautiful walled town

tinytemper66 · 05/03/2023 19:24

BatFaceOwl · 05/03/2023 18:24

Am looking to go away for 3 nights abroad but needs to be very close to the airport.

We went to somewhere in Portugal last year and it was ideal as it was literally within 10 miles of the airport which is what we want. Partly to maximise our time there but also because I don't travel well so can't face a couple of hours travel once we land

Any suggestions please? Somewhere that'll be hot in June and short haul

Thanks

Alicante. 20 mins from airport to Alicante town.

userxx · 05/03/2023 19:29

Malaga or close surrounding areas.

snowspider · 05/03/2023 19:31

I was also going to suggest Malaga

or Dubrovnik

Ineedabiscuit · 05/03/2023 19:53

Definitely Split for weekend and longer .Close to airport and on the coast amazing history, great restaurants, cafes and bars .Unfortunately from January this year Croatia adopted the Euro and as a result prices are higher sadly .

Marisquita · 05/03/2023 20:13

Skiathos Town. About 10 mins drive from the airport! It’ll be lovely in June.

Whatthetrolley · 05/03/2023 20:30

Salou is about 20 minutes from the airport.

VelvetUndergrounds · 20/05/2024 18:47

Swannning · 05/03/2023 18:31

Caleta de Fuste in Fuerteventura is close to the airport - you can see the planes coming in to land.

Hiya, would you mind sharing which hotel you stayed in, please? Thank you so much 😊

Trying81 · 20/05/2024 18:53

Kardamena in Kos, 10/15 mins from airport in a taxi for €20

DaveWatts · 20/05/2024 18:58

SnarkyBag · 05/03/2023 18:34

If you liked Portugal then Olhão is wonderful
and only 15 minutes from Faro airport

Definitely agree with this.

Kefalonia also a good choice, lots of places near the airport. Spartia is a nice village and beach and only a half hour drive away down easy roads. Most of the Greek islands will be similar.

MrsVeryTired · 20/05/2024 19:01

Barcelona (or Casteldelfells if you want beach resort)? Girona? Faro is lovely, agree with Palma Majorca, Mahon in Menorca lovely too (or Punta Prima if you want resort)

MrsGMichael · 20/05/2024 19:11

Alicante . We went recently and is 15 mins to the airport. It’s a lovely city more chilled than Barcelona but plenty to do and a lovely beach to swim at.

MumChp · 20/05/2024 19:16

Copenhagen - easy with the metro.

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