Air Malta are currently advertising promotions on flights to Istanbul and Athens, both great destinations and relatively short flights (they are ideal “long weekend” breaks).

Prices start from €89 one way inc. taxes (Istanbul), and €69 one way inc. taxes (Athens).

Obviously the “starting from” prices are quite limited, but I have made a few test bookings and there’s some availability. Even where you pay a bit more, any Air Malta return flight to Istanbul for around €200 is very good value, likewise there are plenty of returns available to Athens in the region of €160, which again is good value.