Find Cheap Flights from Cairo to Nairobi (CAI - NBO)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Cairo to Nairobi and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$557	EgyptAir Nonstop 5 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Sun, Jun 7	The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairo to Nairobi is currently $557
Cheapest one-way flight	$261	Etihad 1 stop 17 hr Wed, Apr 22	The cheapest one-way flight from Cairo to Nairobi is currently $261
Last-minute weekend getaway	$547	Etihad 1 stop 17 hr Fri, Apr 17 — Mon, Apr 20	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Cairo to Nairobi is currently $547
Cheapest business class flights	$1,305	EgyptAir Nonstop 5 hr Fri, Apr 17 — Mon, Apr 20	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Cairo to Nairobi is currently $1,305

Fastest flight	5 hr	The fastest nonstop flight from Cairo to Nairobi takes 5 hr
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Cairo to Nairobi is typically November. The most expensive month to fly is typically August.

November Cheapest	Typical prices: $360–450
August Most expensive	Typical prices: $500–820

Popular airlines from Cairo to Nairobi

EgyptAir

Nonstop

from $557

Typical price: $420–1,050

7 weekly nonstop flights

CAI - NBO Every day
Saudia

from $710

Typical price: $670–980

45 weekly connecting flights

CAI - NBO Every day
Qatar Airways

from $551

Typical price: $485–800

27 weekly connecting flights

CAI - NBO Every day
Emirates

from $908

Typical price: $800–970

21 weekly connecting flights

CAI - NBO Every day
Flynas

14 weekly connecting flights

CAI - NBO Every Tue, Thu, Sat
Turkish Airlines

from $930

Typical price: $680–1,550

14 weekly connecting flights

CAI - NBO Every day

Popular airports near Cairo

Cairo International Airport (CAI)

Cairo Egypt 28 min 11 mi
Borg El Arab International Airport, Alexandria (HBE)

Alexandria Egypt 2 hr 35 min 109 mi
Al Alamain International Airport (DBB)

El Dabaa Egypt 3 hr 27 min 176 mi

Popular airports near Nairobi

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)

Nairobi Kenya 20 min 7 mi
Wilson Airport (WIL)

Nairobi Kenya 12 min 2 mi
Nanyuki Airstrip (NYK)

Nanyuki Kenya 3 hr 34 min 93 mi
Amboseli Airstrip (ASV)

Amboseli National Park Kenya 4 hr 98 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Cairo to Nairobi

The cheapest flights from Cairo to Nairobi are usually in November. Typical ticket prices in November range from $360 to $450.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairo to Nairobi recently found on Google Flights was with EgyptAir from $557. The cheapest one-way flight was with Etihad from $261.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest EgyptAir flight from Cairo to Nairobi is $557, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
The cheapest Saudia flight from Cairo to Nairobi is $710, flying from May 1 to May 3.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Cairo to Nairobi is $551, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 20.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Cairo to Nairobi is $908, flying from Apr 25 to Apr 27.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Cairo to Nairobi is $930, flying from May 7 to May 10.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairo to Nairobi starts at $557 from Thu, Jun 4 to Sun, Jun 7. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $261 and departs on Wed, Apr 22.

5 hr is the shortest flight time from Cairo to Nairobi.

Nairobi has a warm, temperate climate year-round. Weather is dry during peak travel season (Jul–Sep), and there is a large migration of wildebeests and zebras into the Masai Mara Jul–Oct. Some hotels may close during the main rainy season (Apr–May), and there is also a shorter rainy season in Nov. Migratory birds may be present Sep–Apr. Popular events are the East African Arts Festival (Mar), with displays of art and architecture; the Kenya Open Golf Championship (Apr); and the Rhino Charge 4x4 vehicle race (May/Jun).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Cairo to Nairobi.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Cairo to Nairobi really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Cairo to Nairobi.

In terms of nonstop flights, EgyptAir is the most popular. EgyptAir offers 7 nonstop flights per week. EgyptAir flies from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) .

In terms of flights, Saudia is the most popular. Saudia offers 45 connecting flights per week. Saudia flies from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) .

Other popular airlines flying from Cairo to Nairobi are:

Qatar Airways offers 27 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) .
Emirates offers 21 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) .
Flynas offers 14 connecting flights per week. Flynas flies from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) .
Turkish Airlines offers 14 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Cairo and Nairobi.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairo to Nairobi recently found on Google Flights was with EgyptAir from $557. The cheapest one-way flight was with Etihad from $261.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest EgyptAir flight from Cairo to Nairobi is $557, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
The cheapest Saudia flight from Cairo to Nairobi is $710, flying from May 1 to May 3.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Cairo to Nairobi is $551, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 20.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Cairo to Nairobi is $908, flying from Apr 25 to Apr 27.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Cairo to Nairobi is $930, flying from May 7 to May 10.

EgyptAir flies direct from Cairo to Nairobi.

There are 7 EgyptAir direct flights from Cairo to Nairobi per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Cairo and Nairobi at price $547 is offered by Etihad from Fri, Apr 17 to Mon, Apr 20.

EgyptAir flies direct from Cairo to Nairobi.

There are 7 EgyptAir direct flights from Cairo to Nairobi per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Cairo to Nairobi on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Cairo and Nairobi start at $557 from Thu, Jun 4 to Sun, Jun 7 with EgyptAir.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Cairo to Nairobi, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Cairo and Nairobi start at $1,305 from Fri, Apr 17 to Mon, Apr 20 with EgyptAir.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Cairo and Nairobi start at $557 from Thu, Jun 4 to Sun, Jun 7.

To book business class trips from Cairo to Nairobi, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Cairo and Nairobi starts at $547 from Fri, Apr 17 to Mon, Apr 20 with Etihad.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Cairo and Nairobi at price $547 is offered by Etihad from Fri, Apr 17 to Mon, Apr 20.

To find last-minute flight deals from Cairo to Nairobi, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.