What is the cheapest month to fly to Nairobi?

May is currently the cheapest month to fly to Nairobi . At this moment in time December is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

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, Kenya Airways 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 355, however they can be found for as little as AED 264.

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 0 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 in Nairobi near Military Church Interdenomination is the closest property to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (0.0 km away from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl).

AED 591+ Flights to Nairobi, Kenya

Flights to Nairobi in 2025

Return from	AED 1,363
One-way from	AED 591
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	AED 1,587

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28/7-15/9
3 total stops
39h 05m total
Dubai to Nairobi

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7h 25m total
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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 18 May 2025.

Mon 28/713:30DXB - NBO

2 stops12h 20mMultiple Airlines

Mon 15/915:10NBO - DXB

1 stop26h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/5AED 1,363

Thu 10/723:00DXB - NBO

1 stop26h 50mSAUDIA

Wed 23/707:20NBO - DXB

2 stops16h 50mSAUDIA

Deal found 16/5AED 1,366

Mon 1/908:00DXB - NBO

1 stop7h 25mGulf Air

Wed 1/1015:25NBO - DXB

1 stop11h 05mGulf Air

Deal found 16/5AED 1,377

Tue 3/601:50DXB - NBO

1 stop11h 30mRwandAir

Mon 9/620:50NBO - DXB

1 stop10h 40mRwandAir

Deal found 16/5AED 1,495

Sat 7/606:55DXB - NBO

Nonstop5h 15mKenya Airways

Tue 10/622:20NBO - DXB

Nonstop5h 15mKenya Airways

Deal found 16/5AED 1,513

Mon 19/505:00DXB - NBO

1 stop25h 40mIndiGo

Fri 23/506:40NBO - DXB

1 stop26h 00mIndiGo

Deal found 16/5AED 1,785

Thu 22/511:45DXB - NBO

1 stop13h 05mQatar Airways

Tue 27/501:20NBO - DXB

1 stop9h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 17/5AED 1,803

Sat 12/704:00DXB - NBO

1 stop19h 20mAir Tanzania

Sat 19/723:00NBO - DXB

1 stop26h 30mAir Tanzania

Deal found 16/5AED 1,943

Best flights to Nairobi
Discover carefully curated flight deals to Nairobi that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 18 May 2025.

Mon 28/713:30DXB - NBO

2 stops12h 20mMultiple Airlines

Mon 15/915:10NBO - DXB

1 stop26h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/5AED 1,363

Thu 10/723:00DXB - NBO

1 stop26h 50mSAUDIA

Wed 23/707:20NBO - DXB

2 stops16h 50mSAUDIA

Deal found 16/5AED 1,366

Thu 19/617:00DXB - NBO

1 stop22h 25mGulf Air

Sun 29/608:05NBO - DXB

1 stop9h 05mGulf Air

Deal found 16/5AED 1,399

Mon 2/601:50DXB - NBO

1 stop11h 30mRwandAir

Mon 9/620:50NBO - DXB

1 stop10h 40mRwandAir

Deal found 17/5AED 1,480

Sat 7/606:55DXB - NBO

Nonstop5h 15mKenya Airways

Tue 10/622:20NBO - DXB

Nonstop5h 15mKenya Airways

Deal found 16/5AED 1,513

Thu 22/511:45DXB - NBO

1 stop13h 05mQatar Airways

Tue 27/501:20NBO - DXB

1 stop9h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 17/5AED 1,803

Tue 20/510:40DXB - NBO

1 stop20h 00mIndiGo

Sat 24/506:40NBO - DXB

1 stop20h 20mIndiGo

Deal found 17/5AED 1,836

Sun 15/604:30DXB - NBO

2 stops27h 00mAir Tanzania

Sun 22/623:00NBO - DXB

1 stop26h 30mAir Tanzania

Deal found 16/5AED 1,844

Wed 21/510:30DXB - NBO

Nonstop5h 00mEmirates

Sun 25/522:45NBO - DXB

Nonstop5h 05mEmirates

Deal found 16/5AED 2,031

Direct flights to Nairobi
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Wed 11/600:55DXB - NBO

Nonstop5h 05mKenya Airways

Thu 19/617:10NBO - DXB

Nonstop5h 15mKenya Airways

Deal found 16/5AED 1,465

Wed 21/510:30DXB - NBO

Nonstop5h 00mEmirates

Sun 25/522:45NBO - DXB

Nonstop5h 05mEmirates

Deal found 16/5AED 2,031

Wed 21/500:55DXB - NBO

Nonstop5h 05mMultiple Airlines

Mon 26/522:45NBO - DXB

Nonstop5h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/5AED 2,274

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Mon 19/505:00DXB - NBO

1 stop25h 40mIndiGo

Fri 23/506:40NBO - DXB

1 stop26h 00mIndiGo

Deal found 16/5AED 1,785

Tue 20/513:30DXB - NBO

2 stops17h 00mSAUDIA

Fri 23/502:40NBO - DXB

2 stops13h 05mSAUDIA

Deal found 17/5AED 1,374

Thu 22/521:00DXB - NBO

1 stop9h 30mMultiple Airlines

Wed 28/515:10NBO - DXB

1 stop9h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/5AED 1,679

Thu 22/511:45DXB - NBO

1 stop13h 05mQatar Airways

Tue 27/501:20NBO - DXB

1 stop9h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 17/5AED 1,803

Thu 22/515:55DXB - NBO

Nonstop5h 05mEmirates

Mon 26/522:45NBO - DXB

Nonstop5h 05mEmirates

Deal found 17/5AED 2,031

Fri 23/506:20DXB - NBO

1 stop19h 30mSAUDIA

Mon 26/502:40NBO - DXB

2 stops17h 20mSAUDIA

Deal found 16/5AED 1,388

Fri 23/502:00DXB - NBO

1 stop24h 50mTurkish Airlines

Tue 27/503:35NBO - DXB

1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 17/5AED 3,621

Sat 24/504:25DXB - NBO

3 stops16h 35mEthiopian Air

Tue 27/503:45NBO - DXB

1 stop11h 00mEthiopian Air

Deal found 17/5AED 6,336

Sun 25/500:55DXB - NBO

Nonstop5h 05mKenya Airways

Sun 1/623:10NBO - DXB

Nonstop5h 15mKenya Airways

Deal found 16/5AED 1,528

Sun 25/501:50DXB - NBO

1 stop11h 30mRwandAir

Sun 1/620:50NBO - DXB

1 stop10h 40mRwandAir

Deal found 16/5AED 1,870

Sun 25/500:40DXB - NBO

1 stop20h 15mAir France

Sun 1/622:25NBO - DXB

2 stops23h 35mAir France

Deal found 16/5AED 3,666

Sun 25/500:40DXB - NBO

2 stops30h 30mKLM

Sun 1/623:59NBO - DXB

2 stops21h 36mKLM

Deal found 16/5AED 4,977

One-way flights to Nairobi
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Mon 16/608:00DXB - NBO

1 stop7h 25mGulf Air

Deal found 17/5AED 591

Tue 3/619:55DXB - NBO

1 stop19h 15mSalam Air

Deal found 16/5AED 635

Wed 21/511:10DXB - NBO

2 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/5AED 786

Wed 21/517:30DXB - NBO

1 stop8h 20mSAUDIA

Deal found 16/5AED 797

Wed 21/506:55DXB - NBO

Nonstop5h 15mKenya Airways

Deal found 16/5AED 830

Sat 24/504:25DXB - NBO

1 stop9h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 16/5AED 951

Sat 24/522:05DXB - NBO

1 stop32h 35mIndiGo

Deal found 17/5AED 962

Mon 2/601:50DXB - NBO

1 stop11h 30mRwandAir

Deal found 16/5AED 988

Sun 15/615:55DXB - NBO

Nonstop5h 05mEmirates

Deal found 16/5AED 1,205

Sun 15/600:15DXB - NBO

1 stop19h 20mAir India

Deal found 16/5AED 1,263

Tue 3/611:45DXB - NBO

3 stops42h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 17/5AED 1,888

Wed 21/502:00DXB - NBO

1 stop24h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 16/5AED 2,993

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DubaiNairobi

DXB - NBO

DXBNBO

Dubai Intl

Mon 28/7

13:30-00:50

2 stops12h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 15/9

15:10-18:55

1 stop26h 45m

AED 1,363

DubaiNairobi

DXB - NBO

DXBNBO

Dubai Intl

Thu 10/7

23:00-00:50

1 stop26h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 23/7

07:20-01:10

2 stops16h 50m

AED 1,366

DubaiNairobi

DXB - NBO

DXBNBO

Dubai Intl

Thu 19/6

17:00-14:25

1 stop22h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 29/6

08:05-18:10

1 stop9h 05m

AED 1,399

DubaiNairobi

DXB - NBO

DXBNBO

Dubai Intl

Mon 2/6

01:50-12:20

1 stop11h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 9/6

20:50-08:30

1 stop10h 40m

AED 1,480

DubaiNairobi

DXB - NBO

DXBNBO

Dubai Intl

Sat 7/6

06:55-11:10

Nonstop5h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 10/6

22:20-04:35

Nonstop5h 15m

AED 1,513

DubaiNairobi

DXB - NBO

DXBNBO

Dubai Intl

Thu 22/5

11:45-23:50

1 stop13h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 27/5

01:20-11:40

1 stop9h 20m

AED 1,803

DubaiNairobi

DXB - NBO

DXBNBO

Dubai Intl

Tue 20/5

10:40-05:40

1 stop20h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 24/5

06:40-04:00

1 stop20h 20m

AED 1,836

DubaiNairobi

DXB - NBO

DXBNBO

Dubai Intl

Sun 15/6

04:30-06:30

2 stops27h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 22/6

23:00-02:30

1 stop26h 30m

AED 1,844

DubaiNairobi

DXB - NBO

DXBNBO

Dubai Intl

Wed 21/5

10:30-14:30

Nonstop5h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 25/5

22:45-04:50

Nonstop5h 05m

AED 2,031

DubaiNairobi

DXB - NBO

DXBNBO

Dubai Intl

Mon 16/6

08:00-14:25

1 stop7h 25m

AED 591

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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?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Nairobi, you should look to book at least 81 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 0 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Nairobi?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Nairobi should consider flying on Tuesday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Monday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

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 Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 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 Air Arabia.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Nairobi?

The cheapest airlines flying from Dubai to Nairobi are SAUDIA, Qatar Airways and Air Arabia.

Rainfall in Nairobi 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

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 a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Qatar Airways and SAUDIA to Nairobi by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,233 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,233 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,233 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,571 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,233 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

SAUDIA

7.4

Good

612 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,233 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Air France

7.4

Good

1,451 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,233 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Turkish Airlines

7.3

Good

3,805 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,233 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

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, Kenya Airways 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 355, however they can be found for as little as AED 264.
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 0 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 in Nairobi near Military Church Interdenomination is the closest property to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (0.0 km away from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl).

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