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Flights to Nairobi in 2024

Find the latest flights to Nairobi in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 323,402 searches and data was last updated on March 29, 2024.

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When is the best time to book a flight to Nairobi?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight to Nairobi. Price data was last updated on January 28, 2024.
The best time to book flights to Nairobi is 57 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to Nairobi?

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Users looking for the lowest fares to Nairobi should consider flying on Tuesday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Monday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.
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Reviews of airlines servicing Nairobi

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Nairobi. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Nairobi. Reviews last updated March 29, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Qatar Airways and Cathay Pacific to Nairobi by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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4,152 reviews

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7.9

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Check in was poor, understaffed. ICE system old and no live channels. All in Emirates service is declining

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4,152 reviews
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4,152 reviews

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8.1

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8.1

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7.9

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Check in was poor, understaffed. ICE system old and no live channels. All in Emirates service is declining

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4,152 reviews

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8.3

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8.2

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8.1

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Check in was poor, understaffed. ICE system old and no live channels. All in Emirates service is declining

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4,152 reviews

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8.1

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8.1

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8.3

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7.9

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Check in was poor, understaffed. ICE system old and no live channels. All in Emirates service is declining

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1,002 reviews
8.1
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4,152 reviews

Entertainment

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Check in was poor, understaffed. ICE system old and no live channels. All in Emirates service is declining

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Good
1,421 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,152 reviews

Entertainment

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

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1 / 10

Check in was poor, understaffed. ICE system old and no live channels. All in Emirates service is declining

Kenya’s capital city, Nairobi, is a bustling, jostling, lively, energetic and sometimes deeply frustrating place to spend time. It is one of the youngest cities in East Africa, gaining prominence in Kenya only after the advent of the railway. Today, flights to Nairobi are packed with tourists keen to head off on safari and explore the nature of Kenya’s plains, but few choose to stay long in the city. This is a great shame, for Nairobi, though unarguably dangerous, has much to offer tourists.

Nairobi is a commercial city, and a visit to see life taking place in the business district is a must. The city’s buildings seem very Westernised, with skyscrapers and a range of corporate names emblazoned on restaurants and cafés. But the life that takes place in these surroundings is anything but. Spend some time shopping for souvenirs and you’ll soon encounter a typical African culture.

There are few major tourist sites, but those booking Nairobi flights are usually keen to see the Nairobi National Park and to take a stroll down Kenyatta Avenue. For those on their way to safari lodges, the Sheldrick Animal Orphanage is a popular spot, with orphaned baby elephants often in its care.

Nairobi climate

Almost at 1.8km (6,000 feet), Nairobi has sunny, warm summers and cool winters with chilly evenings. December to March is the sunniest part of the year, and daytime temperatures are usually in the mid-20s (Celsius). June, July, and August temperatures usually range about the low-20s. August and September, though, are marked with overcast, drizzly days.

Getting around Nairobi

If you want to take advantage of public transport after your flight to Nairobi, KBS bus 34 departs regularly for the centre of town. But most people arrange to be picked up via their accommodation or hire a taxi. Bargaining for cheaper fares is common in Nairobi, so sharpen your negotiating skills before you hop in a cab. If you take a Mercedes taxi though, be aware that there is a fixed rate to hotels in the city’s centre. 

Once you’ve made it into town, it’s easiest to take a taxi or matutus (shared cabs), but many sightseeing spots are within walking distance and buses crisscross the city as well. Trains and buses arrive daily from Mombasa and Kisumu. If you’d like to travel out of Kenya to Uganda or Tanzania, a bus or shuttle is your best bet.

What is good to know if travelling to Nairobi?

  • Nairobi National Park is in the middle of the city. The park covers 117 sq km and is home to lions, leopards, rhino and buffalo. The park has more than 80 species of mammals and the park claims to have more species of birds than there are in the entire British Isles.
  • The Karen Blixen Museum opened in the 1980s. On view is the colonial farmhouse with furniture and personal items that belonged to Blixen and her husband.
  • Shop at the Blue Market, which is near the Covered Market, a great favourite of tourists.
  • The Giraffe Manor, 30 minutes from the centre of Nairobi, claims to be the only place in the world where you can feed and photograph the giraffe over your breakfast table, at the front door, and from a bedroom window. The adjoining Jock Leslie-Melville Nature Education Centre, is better known as the Giraffe Centre. Visitors can take a guided walk through its forest.
  • When is the best time to fly to Nairobi?

    Peak Season: Nairobi’s main season is January and February when it is hot and dry. June to September is also a popular time. Off Season: The two wet seasons are March to May and October to December, with the most rain from March to May. The city is much quieter and cheaper during these periods, yet there is not enough rain to stop you from getting out and around.

  • What does NBO mean?

    Great question - NBO just means Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport. Now you’ll know what this unique code and ones like it mean when you look for flights! Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL), Nanyuki Airport (NYK), Amboseli Airport (ASV) are other airports near this flight destination and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

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