Cheap flights from Nairobi

Popular trips from Nairobi

  1. Singapore
    $666
    May 15 — May 21
    1 stop 16 hr 20 min Gulf Air
  2. New York
    $1,024
    May 28 — Jun 4
    1 stop 26 hr Etihad
  3. Los Angeles
    $1,224
    May 11 — May 17
    1 stop 25 hr 5 min Turkish Airlines
  4. Cape Town
    $1,008
    May 11 — May 17
    1 stop 7 hr 10 min Kenya Airways
  5. London
    $762
    May 8 — May 14
    1 stop 17 hr 30 min Gulf Air
  6. Sydney
    $1,572
    Jun 8 — Jun 16
    2 stops 30 hr 5 min Qatar Airways, Virgin Australia

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Popular airlines with direct flights from Nairobi

  • Kenya Airways
    Fly from Nairobi (NBO)
    • Mombasa
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr +
    • Entebbe
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 15 min +
    • Dar es Salaam
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 25 min +
    • Kigali
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 30 min +
    • Johannesburg
      Direct flights every day
      4 hr 10 min +
  • Skyward Express
    Fly from Nairobi (NBO, WIL)
    • Mombasa
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr +
    • Ukunda
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 10 min +
    • Eldoret
      Direct flights every day
      40 min +
    • Kitale
      Direct flights every day
      50 min +
    • Malindi
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 10 min +
  • Safarilink
    Fly from Nairobi (WIL)
    • Ukunda
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 10 min +
    • Nanyuki
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr +
    • Amboseli National Park
      Direct flights every day
      40 min +
    • Kisumu
      Direct flights every day
      40 min +
    • Zanzibar
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 30 min +
  • AirKenya Express
    Fly from Nairobi (WIL)
    • Keekorok
      Direct flights every day
      40 min +
    • Samburu County
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr +
    • Meru
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr +
    • Amboseli National Park
      Direct flights every day
      35 min +
  • Jambojet Limited
    Fly from Nairobi (NBO)
    • Mombasa
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 15 min +
    • Kisumu
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr +
    • Eldoret
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr +
    • Malindi
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 15 min +
    • Ukunda
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 15 min +
  • PrecisionAir
    Fly from Nairobi (NBO)
    • Mount Kilimanjaro
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr +
    • Zanzibar
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 40 min +
    • Dar es Salaam
      Direct flights every Wed, Fri, Sun
      1 hr 50 min +

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

Frequently asked questions about flying from Nairobi

What counts as the best airline for your flights from 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 Nairobi.

In terms of direct flights, Kenya Airways is the most popular, flying directly to 36 cities. Kenya Airways flies from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) .

Other popular airlines flying from Nairobi are Skyward Express, Safarilink, AirKenya Express, Jambojet Limited, PrecisionAir.
  • Skyward Express flies directly to 8 cities. Skyward Express flies from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) , Wilson Airport (WIL) .
  • Safarilink flies directly to 8 cities. Safarilink flies from Wilson Airport (WIL) .
  • AirKenya Express flies directly to 7 cities. AirKenya Express flies from Wilson Airport (WIL) .
  • Jambojet Limited flies directly to 6 cities. Jambojet Limited flies from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) .
  • PrecisionAir flies directly to 3 cities. PrecisionAir flies from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) .
  • Kenya Airways offers direct flights from Nairobi to 36 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Mombasa, Entebbe, Dar es Salaam, Kigali and Johannesburg.
  • Skyward Express offers direct flights from Nairobi to 8 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Mombasa, Ukunda, Eldoret, Kitale and Malindi.
  • Safarilink offers direct flights from Nairobi to 8 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Ukunda, Nanyuki, Amboseli National Park, Kisumu and Zanzibar.
  • AirKenya Express offers direct flights from Nairobi to 7 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Keekorok, Samburu County, Meru and Amboseli National Park.
  • Jambojet Limited offers direct flights from Nairobi to 6 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Mombasa, Kisumu, Eldoret, Malindi and Ukunda.
  • PrecisionAir offers direct flights from Nairobi to 3 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Mount Kilimanjaro, Zanzibar and Dar es Salaam.
Some popular flight destinations from Nairobi are London, Tokyo, Paris, New York, Milan and Istanbul.
You can currently find cheap options like round-trip flights from Nairobi to Singapore starting at $666 for May 15 - May 21, round trips from Nairobi to New York starting at $1,024 for May 28 - Jun 4, and cheap flights from Nairobi to Los Angeles starting at $1,224 for May 11 - May 17. Alternatively, explore more cheap flights to anywhere in the world .
Nairobi is served by only one major airport: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, 7 mi away from the city center.
It's usually recommended that you arrive at the airport 2 hours before departure time for a domestic flight and 3 hours before an international flight to allow for time to check in, clear security, and handle unexpected delays.
Check with your airline for any unique guidance and monitor the airport's website for updates or changes to procedures.
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