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

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$547	Qatar Airways 1 stop 11 hr Thu, May 7 — Wed, May 13	The cheapest round-trip flight from Nairobi to Cairo is currently $547
Cheapest one-way flight	$365	Etihad 1 stop 31 hr Thu, Jul 23	The cheapest one-way flight from Nairobi to Cairo is currently $365
Last-minute weekend getaway	$547	Qatar Airways 1 stop 11 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Nairobi to Cairo is currently $547
Cheapest business class flights	$1,933	Saudia 1 stop 10 hr Fri, Jun 19 — Thu, Jun 25	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Nairobi to Cairo is currently $1,933

Fastest flight	5 hr	The fastest nonstop flight from Nairobi to Cairo 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 Nairobi to Cairo is typically November. The most expensive month to fly is typically August.

November Cheapest	Typical prices: $385–475
August Most expensive	Typical prices: $560–900

Popular airlines from Nairobi to Cairo

EgyptAir

Nonstop

Typical price: $510–1,150

7 weekly nonstop flights

NBO - CAI Every day
Qatar Airways

from $547

Typical price: $480–1,100

28 weekly connecting flights

NBO - CAI Every day
Saudia

from $711

Typical price: $610–1,250

25 weekly connecting flights

NBO - CAI Every Wed, Thu, Sat
Emirates

from $595

Typical price: $580–790

21 weekly connecting flights

NBO - CAI Every day
Turkish Airlines

from $1,100

Typical price: $840–1,650

18 weekly connecting flights

NBO - CAI Every day
Flynas

16 weekly connecting flights

NBO - CAI Every Wed, Fri, Sun

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 3 hr 59 min 98 mi

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 34 min 109 mi
Al Alamain International Airport (DBB)

El Dabaa Egypt 3 hr 26 min 176 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Nairobi to Cairo

The cheapest flights from Nairobi to Cairo are usually in November. Typical ticket prices in November range from $385 to $475.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Nairobi to Cairo recently found on Google Flights was with Qatar Airways from $547. The cheapest one-way flight was with Etihad from $365.

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

The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Nairobi to Cairo is $547, flying from May 7 to May 13.
The cheapest Saudia flight from Nairobi to Cairo is $711, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 18.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Nairobi to Cairo is $595, flying from May 4 to May 11.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Nairobi to Cairo is $1,100, flying from May 11 to May 18.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Nairobi to Cairo starts at $547 from Thu, May 7 to Wed, May 13. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $365 and departs on Thu, Jul 23.

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

Cairo has a hot desert climate with almost no rain. May–Sep can have scorching days and high humidity, while the rest of the year is cooler. Winter (Dec–Feb) has mild weather. It’s a year-round destination, but peak travel periods happen in the main vacations of Aug and Dec. The Cairo International Film Festival (Nov/Dec) is a major event focusing on Arab productions. Islamic celebrations include Eid al-Fitr (dates vary), with feasting to end Ramadan. Shortly after New Year, Coptic Christmas (Jan) includes church services.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Nairobi to Cairo.
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 Nairobi to Cairo 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 Nairobi to Cairo.

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

In terms of flights, Qatar Airways is the most popular. Qatar Airways offers 28 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) .

Other popular airlines flying from Nairobi to Cairo are:

Saudia offers 25 connecting flights per week. Saudia flies from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) .
Emirates offers 21 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) .
Turkish Airlines offers 18 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) .
Flynas offers 16 connecting flights per week. Flynas flies from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Nairobi to Cairo recently found on Google Flights was with Qatar Airways from $547. The cheapest one-way flight was with Etihad from $365.

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

The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Nairobi to Cairo is $547, flying from May 7 to May 13.
The cheapest Saudia flight from Nairobi to Cairo is $711, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 18.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Nairobi to Cairo is $595, flying from May 4 to May 11.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Nairobi to Cairo is $1,100, flying from May 11 to May 18.

EgyptAir flies direct from Nairobi to Cairo.

There are 7 EgyptAir direct flights from Nairobi to Cairo 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 Nairobi and Cairo at price $547 is offered by Qatar Airways from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

EgyptAir flies direct from Nairobi to Cairo.

There are 7 EgyptAir direct flights from Nairobi to Cairo 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 Nairobi to Cairo on a daily basis.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Nairobi to Cairo, 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 Nairobi and Cairo start at $1,933 from Fri, Jun 19 to Thu, Jun 25 with Saudia.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Nairobi and Cairo start at $547 from Thu, May 7 to Wed, May 13.

To book business class trips from Nairobi to Cairo, 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 Nairobi and Cairo starts at $547 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with Qatar Airways.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Nairobi and Cairo at price $547 is offered by Qatar Airways from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Nairobi to Cairo, 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.