Weekend getaways from Nairobi
All cheap flights from Nairobi
Short on time but not on ambition? From Nairobi you can reach 20 destinations across 6 countries in under 3 hours — perfect for a long weekend or even a single-day city trip. Prices start at €43 to Kisumu. SkyHopp filters to sub-3-hour flights only, so every option here is genuinely weekend-viable.
The fare shown on this page is the base ticket price. For a real cost comparison, add: checked baggage if needed (€10-30 on budget carriers), airport transfers at both ends, and any hotel nights. Cabin-bag-only packing is the simplest way to keep weekend trip costs honest - most low-cost carriers allow one small under-seat item free.
Weekend travel from Nairobi tends to cluster around the same departure patterns - Friday evening out, Sunday evening back - which is exactly why those slots cost more. If your schedule allows a Monday-morning return instead of Sunday evening, you often unlock the same destinations for noticeably less without cutting the trip short. The extra night is sometimes cheaper than the premium Sunday flight.
Use the price calendar on any route page to confirm which month has the cheapest weekend fares to your chosen destination. Shoulder-season travel (May, early June, September, October) can be noticeably cheaper than peak-summer travel on many leisure routes from Nairobi, while still offering suitable weather for a short city break.
Best weekend getaways from Nairobi right now
Looking for a quick weekend escape from Nairobi? These destinations combine short flight times, current low fares, and enough flexibility for a two- or three-day trip. The cheapest option in this list is Kisumu from €43.
Kisumu
Kenya - 0h 55m - Direct
from €43
Mombasa
Kenya - 1h - Direct
from €47
Eldoret
Kenya - 0h 40m - Direct
from €47
Ukunda
Kenya - 1h 10m - Direct
from €59
Malindi
Kenya - 1h 10m - Direct
from €64
Why these destinations?
- - Short flight time from the origin airport
- - Low current fares compared with nearby destinations
- - Practical for a 2-3 day city break or short escape
5 of 5 top options have direct flights available - no connections needed for your weekend.
Booking tip: Saturday-morning departure + Monday-morning return is typically 20-30% cheaper than the popular Friday-evening out, Sunday-evening back pattern.
Prices refresh every 48-72 hours.
Cheapest destinations from Nairobi
- KisumuKenyaF20h 55mDirect€43
- MombasaKenya4F1hDirect€47
- EldoretKenyaOW0h 40mDirect€47
- UkundaKenyaF21h 10mDirect€59
- MalindiKenyaOW1h 10mDirect€64
- KitaleKenyaOW0h 50mDirect€64
- LamuKenyaBookJM1h 20mDirect€65
- LodwarKenya4F1h 10mDirect€67
- Dar Es SalaamTanzaniaPW2h 35m2 stops€146
- ZanzibarTanzaniaTC2h1 stop€148
- EntebbeUgandaF21h 40m1 stop€154
- DodomaTanzaniaTC2h 40m1 stop€166
- MtwaraTanzaniaBookTC2h 30m1 stop€166
- KeekorokKenyaBookYS1h 30mDirect€167
- MbeyaTanzaniaBookTC2h 45m1 stop€176
- AmboseliKenyaPQ0h 45mDirect€197
- JubaSouth SudanBookKQ1h 45mDirect€227
- BujumburaBurundiBookUR2h 30m1 stop€246
- SamburuKenyaBookA71h 25mDirect€254
- LilongweMalawiBookET2h 15mDirect€300