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15 Mar — 22 Mar1
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Flights to Nairobi in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Nairobi
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Nairobi. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 13 February 2026.

Mon 6/417:30
DXB
-
NBO
1 stop8h 05m
SAUDIA
Fri 10/402:25
NBO
-
DXB
1 stop12h 35m
SAUDIA
Deal found 11/2AED 1,337
Fri 3/411:10
DXB
-
NBO
1 stop14h 25m
SAUDIA
Mon 6/406:55
NBO
-
DXB
1 stop13h 35m
SAUDIA
Deal found 11/2AED 1,348
Thu 19/301:50
DXB
-
NBO
1 stop19h 20m
RwandAir
Mon 30/313:00
NBO
-
DXB
1 stop18h 30m
RwandAir
Deal found 10/2AED 1,351
Sun 1/321:00
DXB
-
NBO
1 stop9h 25m
SAUDIA
Mon 30/306:55
NBO
-
DXB
1 stop8h 05m
SAUDIA
Deal found 13/2AED 1,366
Sun 17/501:50
DXB
-
NBO
2 stops28h 05m
RwandAir
Tue 26/520:50
NBO
-
DXB
1 stop10h 40m
RwandAir
Deal found 13/2AED 1,373
Fri 13/207:45
DXB
-
NBO
1 stop7h 55m
Gulf Air
Fri 20/215:40
NBO
-
DXB
1 stop27h 55m
Gulf Air
Deal found 11/2AED 1,388
Sat 14/221:00
DXB
-
NBO
1 stop9h 25m
SAUDIA
Fri 20/202:40
NBO
-
DXB
1 stop9h 20m
SAUDIA
Deal found 9/2AED 1,399
Tue 10/219:05
DXB
-
NBO
1 stop20h 35m
Gulf Air
Sun 22/208:20
NBO
-
DXB
1 stop8h 55m
Gulf Air
Deal found 10/2AED 1,403
Fri 13/216:40
DXB
-
NBO
Nonstop5h 30m
flydubai
Fri 20/222:10
NBO
-
DXB
Nonstop5h 25m
flydubai
Deal found 11/2AED 1,410
Wed 18/216:40
DXB
-
NBO
Nonstop5h 30m
flydubai
Mon 23/222:10
NBO
-
DXB
Nonstop5h 25m
flydubai
Deal found 11/2AED 1,414
Mon 2/316:40
DXB
-
NBO
Nonstop5h 30m
flydubai
Fri 6/322:10
NBO
-
DXB
Nonstop5h 25m
flydubai
Deal found 12/2AED 1,418

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Find the latest flights to Nairobi in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 220,657 searches and data was last updated on 13 February 2026.

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AED 1,337

One-way from

AED 731

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

AED 1,506
SAUDIA
  • SAUDIA
  • 6/4-10/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 20h 40m total
  • Dubai to Nairobi
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Gulf Air
  • Gulf Air
  • 8/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 40m total
  • Dubai to Nairobi
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (AED 21 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Dubai

Route

Departure

Return

Price

DubaiNairobi

DXB - NBO

DXBNBO

Dubai Intl

Fri 3/4

11:10-00:35

1 stop14h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 6/4

06:55-21:30

1 stop13h 35m

AED 1,348

DubaiNairobi

DXB - NBO

DXBNBO

Dubai Intl

Thu 19/3

01:50-20:10

1 stop19h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 30/3

13:00-08:30

1 stop18h 30m

AED 1,351

DubaiNairobi

DXB - NBO

DXBNBO

Dubai Intl

Mon 2/3

16:40-21:10

Nonstop5h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 6/3

22:10-04:35

Nonstop5h 25m

AED 1,418

DubaiNairobi

DXB - NBO

DXBNBO

Dubai Intl

Sun 3/5

16:40-21:05

Nonstop5h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 10/5

22:05-04:30

Nonstop5h 25m

AED 1,418

DubaiNairobi

DXB - NBO

DXBNBO

Dubai Intl

Fri 3/4

16:40-21:05

Nonstop5h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 6/4

22:05-04:30

Nonstop5h 25m

AED 1,421

DubaiNairobi

DXB - NBO

DXBNBO

Dubai Intl

Sun 29/3

16:40-21:05

Nonstop5h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 5/4

22:05-04:30

Nonstop5h 25m

AED 1,421

DubaiNairobi

DXB - NBO

DXBNBO

Dubai Intl

Wed 22/4

16:40-21:05

Nonstop5h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 24/4

22:05-04:30

Nonstop5h 25m

AED 1,425

DubaiNairobi

DXB - NBO

DXBNBO

Dubai Intl

Fri 3/4

06:55-11:00

Nonstop5h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 7/4

22:20-04:35

Nonstop5h 15m

AED 1,436

DubaiNairobi

DXB - NBO

DXBNBO

Dubai Intl

Tue 17/2

17:30-05:25

1 stop12h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 25/2

07:20-18:00

1 stop9h 40m

AED 1,447

DubaiNairobi

DXB - NBO

DXBNBO

Dubai Intl

Tue 17/2

21:00-05:25

1 stop9h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 25/2

02:40-16:00

1 stop12h 20m

AED 1,447

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Best time to book a flight to Nairobi

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When is the best time to book a flight to Nairobi?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Dubai to Nairobi. Price data was last updated on 6 February 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Nairobi, you should look to book at least 76 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

How long is the flight to Nairobi?

On average, a flight from Dubai to Nairobi takes 5 hours 5 minutes. Flights to Nairobi from other popular cities in United Arab Emirates will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to Nairobi

The most flights from Dubai to Nairobi are scheduled on a Monday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Nairobi?

The most popular airlines flying from Dubai to Nairobi are Kenya Airways, Emirates and SAUDIA.

Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways
From AED 1,468
Emirates
Emirates
From AED 1,896
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From AED 1,260
Air Arabia
Air Arabia
From AED 1,131

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Nairobi?

The cheapest airlines flying from Dubai to Nairobi are SAUDIA, flydubai and Gulf Air.

Rainfall in Nairobi by month

Plan your trip to Nairobi by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Nairobi ranges from 10.0 - 160.0 mm per month. April is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 160.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Nairobi when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Nairobi by month

Plan your trip to Nairobi by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Nairobi, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 17.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Nairobi

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Nairobi. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Nairobi. Reviews last updated 13 February 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, SAUDIA, andEtihad Airways to Kenya. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,516 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,516 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,516 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
SAUDIA
7.4
Good
657 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,516 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,394 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,516 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Gulf Air
7.2
Good
226 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,516 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Kenya Airways
6.8
Okay
292 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,516 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

FAQs about flying to Nairobi

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Nairobi if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Nairobi on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Nairobi?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, SAUDIA is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Nairobi.

  • How much is a return flight to Nairobi?

    A return flight to Nairobi will typically cost around AED 504, however they can be found for as little as AED 488.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Nairobi depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Nairobi, Dubai Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (5 hours 5 minutes).

  • Does Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl?

    Yes. Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Homestay - best home in nairobi kenya welcome is the closest property to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (0.0 km away from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl).

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