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Weekend getaways from Nairobi

All cheap flights from Nairobi

Short on time but not on ambition? From Nairobi you can reach 21 destinations across 7 countries in under 3 hours — perfect for a long weekend or even a single-day city trip. Prices start at €52 to Mombasa. 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 Mombasa from €52.

  1. Mombasa

    Kenya - 1h 10m - Direct

    from €52

  2. Ukunda

    Kenya - 1h 15m - Direct

    from €54

  3. Kisumu

    Kenya - 1h - Direct

    from €58

  4. Malindi

    Kenya - 1h 15m - Direct

    from €61

  5. Lamu

    Kenya - 1h 20m - Direct

    from €69

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

  1. MombasaKenya
    F21h 10mDirect
    from €52
  2. UkundaKenya
    F21h 15mDirect
    from €54
  3. KisumuKenya
    JM1hDirect
    from €58
  4. MalindiKenya
    JM1h 15mDirect
    from €61
  5. LamuKenya
    JM1h 20mDirect
    from €69
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  6. KitaleKenya
    OW0h 50mDirect
    from €69
  7. LodwarKenya
    4F1h 10mDirect
    from €69
  8. EldoretKenya
    JM1hDirect
    from €95
  9. WajirKenya
    0R1h 20mDirect
    from €128
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  10. EntebbeUganda
    F22h 25mDirect
    from €147
  11. ZanzibarTanzania
    TC2h1 stop
    from €151
  12. Dar Es SalaamTanzania
    PW2h 45m2 stops
    from €152
  13. MogadishuSomalia
    D31h 45mDirect
    from €153
  14. Maasai MaraKenya
    PQ0h 50mDirect
    from €186
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  15. AmboseliKenya
    PQ0h 45mDirect
    from €205
  16. BujumburaBurundi
    UR2h 30m1 stop
    from €238
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  17. SamburuKenya
    A71h 25mDirect
    from €253
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  18. KigaliRwanda
    WB1h 30mDirect
    from €293
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  19. KeekorokKenya
    F21hDirect
    from €304
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  20. LilongweMalawi
    ET2h 15mDirect
    from €351
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  21. KamembeRwanda
    WB2h 10m1 stop
    from €380
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Frequently asked questions

What's a good weekend trip from Nairobi?
Right now the cheapest weekend-ready fare from Nairobi is €52 to Mombasa, about 1 hours each way. That leaves plenty of time for two full days at your destination even on a Friday-to-Sunday schedule. See the full list above for all 21 options under 3 hours, covering 7 countries.
How many direct flights from Nairobi work for a weekend?
17 of the short-haul destinations from Nairobi currently have direct fares available. Direct is almost always the right call for a 2-night break — you land fresher, skip the connection stress, and save time on both ends of the trip. If a direct option is even €20 more than a connecting flight, it's usually worth it for a trip this short.
When should I book a weekend flight from Nairobi?
4-6 weeks ahead usually gets you the best combination of price and seat availability. Friday-evening departures and Sunday-evening returns are the most popular slots, so they tend to cost more. Comparing a Saturday-morning departure or a Monday return can uncover lower fares on the same routes. Last-minute deals do appear (within 14 days), but availability and price are unpredictable at that stage.
What counts as "short-haul" from Nairobi?
We filter to flights under 3 hours one-way. That threshold is based on a practical test: a 3-hour flight allows you to leave Nairobi on a Friday evening after work and arrive in time for dinner at your destination — leaving the full Saturday and Sunday free. Flights longer than 3 hours start to eat meaningfully into a 2-night break.