Tryna Get Away? Here are Direct Flights From Philly

What a doozy 2024 has been! For anyone who is feeling the urge to change the scenery, whether it’s because you just need a break or a vacay is overdue, we got you. When the world feels heavy, PHL's departure board reads like a menu of fresh starts.

Here’s where direct flights out of Philly can take you:

Amsterdam (AMD)

Flight: 7 hours

Must try: Stroopwafels with coffee (get some at Reading Terminal for a preview)

Must do: Sunset canal cruise when the city lights shimmer

Aruba (AUA)

Flight: 4.5 hours

Must try: Fresh fish at Zeerovers, where the catch comes straight from the boats

Must do: Flamingo Beach - worth the early water taxi

Athens (ATH)

Flight: 9.5 hours

Must try: Moussaka at O Thanasis - comfort food at its finest

Must do: Acropolis lit up at night, minus the day crowds

Barbados (BGI)

Flight: 4.5 hours

Must try: Flying fish cutter at Cuz's - simple food done perfectly

Must do: Friday nights at Oistins, where everyone's a local

Barcelona (BCN)

Flight: 7.5 hours

Must try: Pan con tomate at El Quim's market stall

Must do: Rooftop drinks watching the Basílica de la Sagrada Família change colors

Bermuda (BDA)

Flight: 2.5 hours

Must try: Fish chowder spiked with black rum

Must do: Crystal Caves with underground lakes

Copenhagen (CPH)

Flight: 8 hours

Must try: Smørrebrød at Hallernes market

Must do: Tivoli Gardens lit up at night

Doha (DOH)

Flight: 12+ hours

Must try: Machboos at Walima

Must do: Desert safari under stars

Dublin (DUB)

Flight: 7 hours

Must try: Irish breakfast at Brother Hubbard

Must do: Literary pub crawl through history

Edinburgh (EDI)

Flight: 7 hours

Must try: Haggis at The Witchery

Must do: Underground ghost tours

Frankfurt (FRA)

Flight: 7.5 hours

Must try: Grüne Soße at Klein's

Must do: Sachsenhausen tavern crawl

Grand Cayman (GCM)

Flight: 4 hours

Must try: Fresh fish at Lobster Pot

Must do: Swim with stingrays

Halifax (YHZ)

Flight: 2 hours

Must try: Fresh lobster at McKelvie's

Must do: Noon gun at the Citadel

Liberia/Guanacaste (LIR)

Flight: 5.5 hours

Must try: Fresh ceviche at Marisqueria

Must do: Sunset catamaran cruise

Lisbon (LIS)

Flight: 7 hours

Must try: Pastéis de Nata at Belém

Must do: Ride Tram 28 at sunset

London (LHR)

Flight: 7 hours

Must try: Fish & chips at Hook

Must do: East End ghost tour

Madrid (MAD)

Flight: 7.5 hours

Must try: 3am churros at San Ginés

Must do: La Latina tapas crawl

Milan (MXP)

Flight: 8.5 hours

Must try: Risotto at Ratanà

Must do: Duomo rooftop at sunset

Montego Bay (MBJ)

Flight: 4 hours

Must try: Jerk chicken at Scotchies

Must do: Rafting on Martha Brae River

Montreal (YUL)

Flight: 1.5 hours

Must try: Poutine at La Banquise

Must do: Mount Royal Park lookout

Naples (NAP)

Flight: 9 hours

Must try: Pizza at L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele

Must do: Underground ruins tour

Nassau (NAS)

Flight: 3 hours

Must try: Conch fritters at Fish Fry

Must do: Swimming with pigs at Big Major Cay

Nice (NCE)

Flight: 8 hours

Must try: Socca at Chez Pipo

Must do: Promenade des Anglais bike ride

Paris (CDG)

Flight: 7.5 hours

Must try: Croissants at Du Pain et des Idées

Must do: Seine sunset cruise

Providenciales (PLS)

Flight: 3.5 hours

Must try: Fresh conch at Da Conch Shack

Must do: Snorkeling at Smith's Reef

Punta Cana (PUJ)

Flight: 4 hours

Must try: Mofongo at Jellyfish

Must do: Hoyo Azul cenote swim

Quebec City (YQB)

Flight: 2 hours

Must try: Tourtière at Aux Anciens Canadiens

Must do: Old Town walking tour

Rome (FCO)

Flight: 8.5 hours

Must try: Pasta alla Carbonara at Roscioli

Cool activity: After-hours Vatican tour

Saint Lucia (UVF)

Flight: 4.5 hours

Must try: Green fig and saltfish

Cool activity: Pitons hike

Saint Thomas (STT)

Flight: 4 hours

Must try: Johnny cakes at Gladys' Cafe

Cool activity: Mountain Top views

San Juan (SJU)

Flight: 4 hours

Must try: Mofongo at Cafe Puerto Rico

Cool activity: Old San Juan food tour

Santo Domingo (SDQ)

Flight: 4 hours

Must try: Mangú at Adrian Tropical

Cool activity: Colonial Zone walking tour

Sint Maarten (SXM)

Flight: 4 hours

Must try: Lobster at Lazy Lizard

Cool activity: Maho Beach plane spotting

Toronto (YYZ)

Flight: 1.5 hours

Must try: Peameal bacon sandwich at St. Lawrence Market

Cool activity: EdgeWalk CN Tower

Venice (VCE)

Flight: 8.5 hours

Must try: Risotto al nero di seppia at Antiche Carampane

Cool activity: Sunset gondola ride

Zurich (ZRH)

Flight: 8 hours

Must try: Fondue at Le Dézaley

Cool activity: Lake Zurich boat tour