Time is precious on city breaks and once you touch down on the tarmac at your chosen destination, the last thing you want is an arduous schlep from the airport to the city centre. Fortunately, there are plenty of European destinations that are extremely well-connected, with transfer times to major landmarks and bustling streets mercifully quick – and some as short as five minutes.Cities like Pisa, Malaga and Berlin all offer easy routes to the centre from flight hubs, and are affordable too.If you’re in the market for a quick getaway with a super convenient transfer, here’s what should be on your radar, from Gibraltar’s rocky landscapes to the colourful streets of Copenhagen…Malaga You can reach Malaga’s centre in just 12 minutes from the airportThe coastal city of Malaga might be known for being a popular spot in the summer, with beaches galore (16 in total), bars and great weather, but it has plenty to offer in the autumn too. Once you’re there, find museums, a beautiful cathedral and plenty of architecture and history to explore. Hotels can be found for less than £100 a night in the centre and flights from London don’t break the bank either at as little as £22 in October with Ryanair each way.How: Hop on the Renfe Cercanías C1 commuter line train from the airport and you’ll be in the centre in just 12 minutes, with tickets from €1.80 (around £1.55) each way. Or take the Malaga Airport Express Bus (Line A), which costs €4.00 (around £3.44), for a one-way ticket and takes between 15 to 30 minutes.Kraków In Kraków, the airport is only a 20-minute train journey away from the main areaDelicious pierogi, a bustling market hall and lots of bars to choose from – Krakow is the perfect spot for a weekend away. Flights are cheap and can be bagged for as little as £20 each way in October. After disembarking from the plane, it’s only a 20-minute train journey to the bustling city centre. How? Catch train SKA1 from the airport and get off at Kraków G?ówny, the fifth stop. Tickets should cost 17z? (£3.30), according to Visit Krakow.Copenhagen Copenhagen’s airport is a 15-minute train journey away from the city centreIf you’re looking for hues of yellow and orange this autumn, Copenhagen is the place to be. With fewer crowds than in the summer, the city offers historic royal gardens to meander around on sunny days and a captivating selection of museums and galleries to check out when the weather isn’t so great. Flights from London can be found for just £15 each way in October and hotels cost from around £60 a night in the centre. How? Travel by the DSB regional train from Terminal 3 to Copenhagen Central Station and be in the middle of the city within 15 minutes. Services operate every ten minutes, Visit Copenhagen says. Tickets come to around £4 each way.Alternatively, catch bus 5c from just outside of Terminal 3, the journey takes around 35 minutes.Pisa Travellers can be in Pisa’s main centre in as little as 20 minutes on footThe famous home of the Leaning Tower of Pisa is a swift and easy transfer away from the airport. Pack in plenty of sightseeing and be sure to check out Pisa’s other iconic landmarks like the UNESCO World Heritage site Square of Miracles and take some time to walk along the Arno River.The PisaMover transports visitors from Pisa International Airport to Pisa Centrale, the city’s main train station in around five to eight minutes.From there, it’s a quick ten-minute bus journey to the very centre of the city or around 20 minutes on foot. Flights to Pisa can be found for a bargain £15 one-way in October, so it’s a great option for an autumn city break on a budget. How? Hop on the PisaMover and be closer to the city centre in a speedy five minutes. Tickets cost between £4 to £6, according to Rome2Rio. In Berlin, you can reach its historic streets in less than 30 minutes from the airportGermany’s capital is packed with cosy cafes, theatres perfect for evening entertainment and scenic routes through its historic streets.Admire Monet’s work in the Museum Barberini or check out the Festival of Lights – a light show that illuminates Berlin’s city centre from October 9 to 18. You can reach all of Berlin’s delights in less than 30 minutes via taxi or train. One-way flights can be bagged via Skyscanner for as little as £25 in October, and hotels range from around £50 to £140 a night, depending on your budget.How? Catch the Airport Express train to Berlin Central Station for £27, as per Rome2Rio. You’ll be near the centre in around 22 minutes. Alternatively, the airport is a 30-minute drive away from the city centre depending on the traffic so calling a taxi is always an option too. Amsterdam Amsterdam’s colourful streets are just a 17-minute train journey awayA weekend away in Amsterdam as the leaves begin to turn golden would be a cosy autumn break.Flights to Amsterdam Schiphol go for just £23 each way in October from London.Once you’ve arrived, it’s a quick 17-minute train journey to Central Station and you’re then free to explore the vibrant city. How? Catch a train from the track three at the airport to Amsterdam Central Station for just £5, services operate eight times an hour.Lisbon Reach Lisbon city centre from the airport in just 20 minutesLisbon has everything – the sea to enjoy if you catch a warmer autumnal day and plenty of winding streets to get lost in and stop by a bar or café if it rains. The city is well connected to Lisbon Airport too and has a direct line on the Metro to the centre in just 20 minutes.Flights from London to the Portuguese capital can be grabbed for just £18 with Ryanair in October too. How? Hop on the Aeroporto – Saldanha line and be in the centre in 20 minutes and it should only cost €1.90 (£1.60).Valencia Visitors to Valencia can reach the main centre in 25 minutesValencia offers a Mediterranean autumn getaway and it is easily reachable from its main airport. Flights are available from London from just £16 each-way with Ryanair in October, and hotels are around £100 a night in the centre.The Metro has two underground lines that connect the airport, city centre and port. The journey takes just 25 minutes.After touching down you’ll soon be tucking into authentic paella and wandering around its charming old town. How? Hop on lines three or five – Xativa station. Tickets cost €5.80 (£5), including a €1 (85p) fee for a card. Tallinn Tallinn city centre is only 2.5 miles away from its main hubLennart Meri Tallinn Airport is conveniently located just 2.5 miles from the city centre and once arriving, travellers can easily reach the bustling spot. By taxi, it’s only around a 15-minute journey or the tram can take roughly 25 minutes, depending where you get off.The Estonian capital boasts a charming old town and plenty of landmarks to admire like St Olaf’s Church and the impressive Town Hall Square. How? Take tram T4 for the city centre and purchase a €2 (£1.70) one-hour ticket, Visit Tallinn recommends. Alternatively, a taxi to the centre costs around €15 (£12.90).Barcelona It’s possible to reach Barcelona’s city centre in 35 minutesSpain isn’t just reserved for the summer, it has plenty of spots that offer great city breaks perfect for escaping the UK as the weather begins to turn. Barcelona-El Prat Airport is well connected with the city centre and the Aerobus Shuttle transports arrivals to Plaça Catalunya within 35 minutes. Getting to Barcelona isn’t an expensive task either, there are flights available in October for just £15 with Ryanair. How? Catch the Aerobus Shuttle which departs every five minutes. Tickets cost from €10.25 (£8.80), according to Barcelona.com. Gibraltar Holidaymakers flying into Gibraltar can walk to the main centre in just 26 minutesGibraltar has one of the quickest airport transfer times, and it’s even possible to do the journey on foot. Once landing, visitors can walk to the centre in just 26 minutes and will be free to explore the National Museum and Rock of Gibraltar. Hotels can be found for around £100 a night in October and flights can be bagged for as little as £38 each way.How? Walk in just 26 minutes or catch the Kingsway bus for a 15-minute journey.Innsbruck Innsbruck is another destination with a short airport transferInnsbruck, in Austria, is another well-connected option for an easy autumn break.There’s a direct bus line that operates from the airport and visitors can be in the city centre in around 15 to 20 minutes. Explore Innsbruck’s old town, delve into the city’s history at Ambras Castle or enjoy a drink along the river. It’s possible to find flights from £40 each-way in October with easyJet, departing from London. How? Hop on bus line F for €2.80 (£2.40) from the airport and you should soon be in the city centre, according to AirMundo.Santander Another Spanish destination with a short transfer, visitors to Santander can reach the city in a swift 20-minute bus journeyAn alternative Spanish option to popular Barcelona and Malaga, Santander also offers a quick airport transfer to the main centre. Seve Ballesteros-Santander Airport is just three miles from the city centre – that’s only 20 minutes on the bus. Flights to Santander in October can be booked for a bargain £15 each way with Ryanair, and accommodation doesn’t break the bank either at less than £60 a night.Once there, Santander has plenty of impressive architecture to check out – from the Magdalena Palace to Centro Botín. How? Take the S4 bus for €3.40 (£2.90) and be in the bustling centre in just 20 minutesSalzburg It can take as little as 15 minutes to get to Salzburg’s centre from the airportBringing another Austrian city into the mix, Salzburg has lot to offer for a weekend away.As the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and plenty of streets lined with baroque architecture, it’s the perfect setting for an autumn break filled with culture and history.Getting to the city centre is a quick bus journey, either 23 minutes if on the number two or 15 minutes on number 10. Find flights to Salzburg for as little as £25 each way in October. How? Catch the number two or number 10 bus to the city centre. Tickets cost between £2 to £3 according to Rome2Rio.Vilnius Lithuania’s capital is a short 20-minute bus journey from the airportVisitors heading to Vilnius, Lithuania’s capital, can take a bus directly from the airport to the main centre.As the European Green Capital for 2025, it boasts lots of outdoor areas and 61 per cent of the city is made up of green space.Flights can be bagged for as little as £26 each way from London in October and hotels are just as affordable at between £40 to £60 a night near the old town. How? Take the 3G bus and be in the city centre in less than 20 minutes.