Find Cheap Flights from Nairobi to Dubai (NBO - DXB)

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$466	Saudia 1 stop 12 hr Fri, Jun 12 — Fri, Jun 19	The cheapest round-trip flight from Nairobi to Dubai is currently $466
Cheapest one-way flight	$315	Gulf Air 1 stop 12 hr Wed, Jul 29	The cheapest one-way flight from Nairobi to Dubai is currently $315
Cheapest nonstop flights	$541	Air Arabia Nonstop 6 hr Thu, Jun 11 — Wed, Jun 17	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Nairobi to Dubai is currently $541
Last-minute weekend getaway	$504	Saudia 1 stop 13 hr Sat, May 9 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Nairobi to Dubai is currently $504
Cheapest business class flights	$1,839	Saudia 1 stop 19 hr Sun, Jun 7 — Sat, Jun 13	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Nairobi to Dubai is currently $1,839

Fastest flight	5 hr 5 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Nairobi to Dubai takes 5 hr 5 min
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 Dubai is typically November. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.

November Cheapest	Typical prices: $340–450
March Most expensive	Typical prices: $440–530

Popular airlines from Nairobi to Dubai

Kenya Airways

Nonstop

from $955

Typical price: $590–910

9 weekly nonstop flights

NBO - DXB, SHJ Every day
Emirates

Nonstop

from $648

Typical price: $610–800

7 weekly nonstop flights

NBO - DXB Every day
Air Arabia

Nonstop

from $541

Typical price: $425–710

3 weekly nonstop flights

NBO - SHJ Every Wed, Fri, Sun
flydubai

Nonstop

from $572

Typical price: $500–650

3 weekly nonstop flights

NBO - DXB Every Wed, Fri, Sun
Qatar Airways

from $614

Typical price: $455–640

49 weekly connecting flights

NBO - DXB, SHJ Every day
Ethiopian

from $961

Typical price: $580–970

46 weekly connecting flights

NBO - DXB, SHJ Every day

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 Dubai

Dubai International Airport (DXB)

Dubai United Arab Emirates 28 min 6 mi
Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)

Sharjah United Arab Emirates 35 min 17 mi
Zayed International Airport (AUH)

Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates 1 hr 11 min 66 mi
Fujairah International Airport (FJR)

Fujairah United Arab Emirates 1 hr 18 min 66 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Nairobi to Dubai

The cheapest flights from Nairobi to Dubai are usually in November. Typical ticket prices in November range from $340 to $450.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Nairobi to Dubai recently found on Google Flights was with Saudia from $466. The cheapest one-way flight was with Gulf Air from $315.

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

The cheapest Kenya Airways flight from Nairobi to Dubai is $955, flying from May 7 to May 13.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Nairobi to Dubai is $648, flying from May 21 to May 27.
The cheapest Air Arabia flight from Nairobi to Dubai is $541, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 17.
The cheapest flydubai flight from Nairobi to Dubai is $572, flying from May 22 to May 29.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Nairobi to Dubai is $614, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 10.
The cheapest Ethiopian flight from Nairobi to Dubai is $961, flying from May 7 to May 13.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Nairobi to Dubai starts at $466 from Fri, Jun 12 to Fri, Jun 19. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $315 and departs on Wed, Jul 29.

5 hr 5 min is the shortest flight time from Nairobi to Dubai.

Most visitors arrive Oct–Apr when the weather is warm and dry. With a desert climate, temperatures soar in the summer (Jun–Sep). Major events include the Dubai Shopping Festival (Jan–Feb); Dubai International Jazz Festival and Dubai Tennis Championships (both Feb–Mar); the Dubai World Cup horse race (Mar–Apr); and the Dubai International Film Festival (Nov–Dec). The major religious holidays are Ramadan, Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al Adha (all dates vary) when some restaurants may close temporarily.

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

In terms of nonstop flights, Kenya Airways is the most popular. Kenya Airways offers 9 nonstop flights per week. Kenya Airways flies from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) , Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) .

In terms of flights, Qatar Airways is the most popular. Qatar Airways offers 49 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) , Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) .

Other popular airlines flying from Nairobi to Dubai are:

Emirates offers 7 nonstop flights per week. Emirates flies from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) .
Air Arabia offers 3 nonstop flights per week. Air Arabia flies from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) .
flydubai offers 3 nonstop flights per week. flydubai flies from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) .
Ethiopian offers 46 connecting flights per week. Ethiopian flies from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) , Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Nairobi to Dubai recently found on Google Flights was with Saudia from $466. The cheapest one-way flight was with Gulf Air from $315.

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

The cheapest Kenya Airways flight from Nairobi to Dubai is $955, flying from May 7 to May 13.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Nairobi to Dubai is $648, flying from May 21 to May 27.
The cheapest Air Arabia flight from Nairobi to Dubai is $541, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 17.
The cheapest flydubai flight from Nairobi to Dubai is $572, flying from May 22 to May 29.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Nairobi to Dubai is $614, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 10.
The cheapest Ethiopian flight from Nairobi to Dubai is $961, flying from May 7 to May 13.

Emirates, flydubai, Kenya Airways and Air Arabia fly direct from Nairobi to Dubai.

There are 9 Kenya Airways direct flights from Nairobi to Dubai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Emirates direct flights from Nairobi to Dubai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 3 Air Arabia direct flights from Nairobi to Dubai per week. Flights are available on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
There are 3 flydubai direct flights from Nairobi to Dubai per week. Flights are available on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

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

The cheapest last-minute deal between Nairobi and Dubai at price $504 is offered by Saudia from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

Emirates, flydubai, Kenya Airways and Air Arabia fly direct from Nairobi to Dubai.

There are 9 Kenya Airways direct flights from Nairobi to Dubai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Emirates direct flights from Nairobi to Dubai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 3 Air Arabia direct flights from Nairobi to Dubai per week. Flights are available on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
There are 3 flydubai direct flights from Nairobi to Dubai per week. Flights are available on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

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

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

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Nairobi and Dubai start at $541 from Thu, Jun 11 to Wed, Jun 17 with Air Arabia.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Nairobi to Dubai, 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 Dubai start at $1,839 from Sun, Jun 7 to Sat, Jun 13 with Saudia.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Nairobi and Dubai start at $466 from Fri, Jun 12 to Fri, Jun 19.

To book business class trips from Nairobi to Dubai, 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 Dubai starts at $504 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11 with Saudia.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Nairobi and Dubai at price $504 is offered by Saudia from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

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