Flights to Nairobi at a glance
- cities with nonstop flights here
- 45
- nonstop flights a week
- 962
- lowest fare from Dubai
- $173
- flight time from Dubai
- 5h 15m
- lowest fare from Johannesburg
- $225
- flight time from Johannesburg
- 4h 5m
- arrival airports
- 2
Where you can fly to Nairobi from
Nonstop flights, busiest routes first
| From | Flights a week | Flight time | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai United Arab Emirates, 5h 15m, 50 a week | 50 | 5h 15m | from $173 |
| Johannesburg South Africa, 4h 5m, 21 a week | 21 | 4h 5m | from $225 |
| London United Kingdom, 8h 55m, 17 a week | 17 | 8h 55m | from $371 |
| Mumbai India, 6h 15m, 14 a week | 14 | 6h 15m | from $219 |
| Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates, 5h 20m, 14 a week | 14 | 5h 20m | from $228 |
| Cape Town South Africa, 5h 45m, 9 a week | 9 | 5h 45m | from $320 |
| New York United States, 13h 30m, 5 a week | 5 | 13h 30m | from $600 |
From other countries
Mombasa, Kenyafrom $56
Kisumu, Kenya
Zanzibar, Tanzaniafrom $188
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzaniafrom $194
Entebbe, Ugandafrom $154
Arusha, Tanzania
Kigali, Rwandafrom $264
Malindi, Kenya
Eldoret, Kenya
Doha, Qatarfrom $192
Addis Ababa, Ethiopiafrom $278
Paris, France
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Lamu, Kenya
Juba, South Sudan
Lusaka, Zambiafrom $243
Lilongwe, Malawi
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Frankfurt, Germany
Istanbul, Turkiye
Cairo, Egypt
Guangzhou, China
Harare, Zimbabwe
Accra, Ghanafrom $474
Lagos, Nigeria
Bujumbura, Burundi
Mogadishu, Somalia
Manama, Bahrainfrom $223
Mahe, Seychelles
Nampula, Mozambique
And 8 cities more with nonstop flights.
When to fly to Nairobi
Weather by month
The most comfortable months are January, February, March, June, July, August, September and October: +26° by day, 8 rainy days a month. Long-term monthly averages.
Jan
+26°
+14°
8 days
Feb
+28°
+15°
6 days
Mar
+28°
+15°
10 days
Apr
+25°
+16°
26 days
May
+25°
+15°
17 days
Jun
+24°
+13°
8 days
Jul
+23°
+13°
4 days
Aug
+24°
+13°
8 days
Sep
+26°
+13°
6 days
Oct
+27°
+15°
12 days
Nov
+25°
+15°
21 days
Dec
+25°
+15°
20 days
Daytime and night temperatures in °C, rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.
Arrival airports
Where the nonstop flights land
Frequently asked questions
Where are there direct flights to Nairobi from?
From 45 cities. The busiest routes are from Dubai (50 flights a week), Johannesburg (21 flights a week), London (17 flights a week), Mumbai (14 flights a week), Abu Dhabi (14 flights a week) and Cape Town (9 flights a week).
How long is the flight from Dubai to Nairobi?
A nonstop flight takes about 5 hours 15 minutes, tickets from $173.
How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Nairobi?
A nonstop flight takes about 4 hours 5 minutes, tickets from $225.
What is the cheapest city to fly to Nairobi from?
Mombasa from $56, Entebbe from $154, Dubai from $173 and Zanzibar from $188.
When is the best time to fly to Nairobi?
The most comfortable months are January, February, March, June, July, August, September and October: +26° by day, 8 rainy days a month. Long-term monthly averages.
Which airport do flights to Nairobi arrive at?
Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO) and Wilson (WIL).