Wego, an online travel marketplace in Mena , has identified key travel trends shaping outbound travel from Kuwait ahead of the upcoming Eid Al Adha holiday in May.
Based on recent
search and booking patterns on Wego, travellers from Kuwait are planning
longer, more intentional trips, with a strong focus on family travel, religious
journeys, and destinations that offer a mix of relaxation and cultural
experiences.
Short-Haul and Visa-Easy Destinations Lead
Eid Travel Planning
Short-haul travel
continues to dominate Eid Al Adha planning, particularly for families seeking
convenient and flexible itineraries.
Dubai, Istanbul,
Tbilisi, and Baku have emerged as top choices, supported by flight durations
under 4 hours and visa-friendly entry requirements.
Average return
airfares to these destinations are currently starting from approximately KWD
107.7 ($349.59), with peak departures expected between May 25 and May 26.
Beach Destinations See Strong Demand for
Longer Holidays
With Eid Al Adha
typically offering a longer break, travellers are increasingly opting for
extended stays in beach destinations.
Phuket, Bali, and
the Maldives are trending among Kuwaiti travellers seeking resort-led
experiences, while Salalah is gaining traction as a closer alternative offering
cooler weather and natural landscapes during this period.
Searches for those
top beach destinations show average trip durations between them extending to 11
days, reflecting a shift toward more immersive holiday planning.
Cooler Climate Destinations Gain Momentum
As temperatures
rise across the Gulf, destinations known for their cooler climates and natural
scenery are seeing growing interest.
Georgia, Armenia,
Bosnia, and Turkey are increasingly preferred by travellers looking for
mountain landscapes, outdoor activities, and more relaxed itineraries.
These destinations
have all recorded YoY airfare increases, ranging from 14.10% to 71.56%.
Hajj Combined with Leisure Remains a Key
Travel Pattern
Eid Al Adha remains
a significant period for religious travel, with many travellers choosing to
perform Hajj while also incorporating leisure experiences into their trips.
Makkah and Madinah continue to see strong demand, while Jeddah and Taif are
increasingly included in itineraries for their coastal and highland offerings.
Searches for
Hajj-related travel with combined religious and leisure itineraries account for
46% of total Saudi Arabia-bound searches from Kuwait. On average, travellers
started their pilgrimage-related planning on Wego more than two weeks ahead of
their intended travel time. -TradeArabia News Service