Dubai, UAE, 8 July 2025: Wego, the number 1 travel app and the largest online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), unveils the most popular and budget-friendly short-haul destinations for Kuwait travelers seeking a quick summer escape.
All featured cities offer visa-free entry or seamless e-visa applications, making them especially convenient for last-minute getaways.
Top Destinations for Peak Summer Getaways
Wego’s latest search trends reveal that Cairo continues to lead as the most sought-after global destination for Kuwaiti travelers. The Egyptian capital combines cultural richness and accessibility, remaining a consistent favorite for short stays.
Other popular nearby destinations this summer include Amman, Istanbul, Baku, and Tbilisi. Amman offers easy access to Petra and the Dead Sea, while Istanbul captivates with its bazaars and Bosphorus charm. Baku blends futuristic flair with Old City allure, and Tbilisi enchants with thermal baths, rich cuisine, and great value for money.
Among these cities, airfares remained stable or declined in several destinations. Baku and Tbilisi recorded double-digit drops in average fares compared to last year’s summer, while Istanbul saw a decline of 8.28% year-on-year. Amman fares also edged down slightly, reflecting more accessible pricing for summer travelers.
Wego’s Travel Tips for Affordable Summer Weekends
? Compare flexible dates: Use Wego’s Fare Calendar to spot the cheapest days to fly to top destinations.
? Set fare alerts: Turn on notifications in the Wego app to get real-time updates when prices drop on your preferred routes.
? Bundle your booking: Combine flights and hotels in a single booking to unlock exclusive discounts and added convenience.
? Book in advance: Securing flights 3–4 weeks ahead can help lock in lower fares before peak demand drives prices higher.
? Travel light: Many low-cost carriers offer attractive weekend fares but charge for checked baggage—packing only hand luggage helps avoid extra fees.
About Wego
Wego is the number 1 travel app and the largest online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).
It provides award-winning travel search websites and top-ranked mobile apps for travelers living in the Asia Pacific and the Middle East regions. Wego harnesses powerful yet simple to use technology that automates the process of searching and comparing results from hundreds of airlines, hotels, and online travel agency websites.
Wego presents an unbiased comparison of all travel products and prices offered in the marketplace by merchants, both local and global, and enables shoppers to quickly find the best deal and place to book whether it is from an airline or hotel directly or with a third-party aggregator website.
The company was founded in 2005 and is dual headquartered in Dubai and Singapore with regional operations in Bangalore, Riyadh, Cairo, Lahore, and Kuala Lumpur.
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