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Flight deals from Dubai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Dubai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 6,160. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Nairobi.R 3,273 per passenger.Departing Thu, 23 Jul.One-way flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Dubai on Thu, 23 Jul, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,273, select.
Nairobi.R 3,320 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Oct.One-way flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Dubai on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,320, select.
Nairobi.R 3,345 per passenger.Departing Wed, 12 Aug.One-way flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Dubai on Wed, 12 Aug, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,345, select.
Nairobi.R 3,480 per passenger.Departing Sun, 28 Feb.One-way flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Dubai on Sun, 28 Feb, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,480, select.
Nairobi.R 3,483 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec.One-way flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Dubai on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,483, select.
Nairobi.R 3,563 per passenger.Departing Sun, 3 Jan.One-way flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Dubai on Sun, 3 Jan, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,563, select.
Nairobi.R 3,563 per passenger.Departing Thu, 19 Nov.One-way flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Dubai on Thu, 19 Nov, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,563, select.
Nairobi.R 3,570 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Sep.One-way flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Dubai on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,570, select.
Nairobi.R 3,807 per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Jul.One-way flight with flydubai.Outbound direct flight with flydubai departs from Dubai on Mon, 20 Jul, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,807, select.
Nairobi.R 4,335 per passenger.Departing Fri, 21 Aug.One-way flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound direct flight with Kenya Airways departs from Dubai on Fri, 21 Aug, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,335, select.
Nairobi.R 4,335 per passenger.Departing Fri, 6 Nov.One-way flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound direct flight with Kenya Airways departs from Dubai on Fri, 6 Nov, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,335, select.
Nairobi.R 4,335 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Oct.One-way flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound direct flight with Kenya Airways departs from Dubai on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,335, select.
Nairobi.R 4,361 per passenger.Departing Fri, 18 Sep.One-way flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound direct flight with Kenya Airways departs from Dubai on Fri, 18 Sep, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,361, select.
Nairobi.R 4,424 per passenger.Departing Sun, 28 Feb.One-way flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound direct flight with Kenya Airways departs from Dubai on Sun, 28 Feb, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,424, select.
Nairobi.R 4,424 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Mar.One-way flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound direct flight with Kenya Airways departs from Dubai on Tue, 2 Mar, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,424, select.
Nairobi.R 4,464 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Apr.One-way flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound direct flight with Kenya Airways departs from Dubai on Wed, 7 Apr, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,464, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Dubai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta flights are currently cheapest in July.
Jul
from R 3,273
Aug
from R 3,345
Sep
from R 3,570
Oct
from R 3,320
Nov
from R 3,563
Dec
from R 3,483
Jan
from R 3,563
Feb
from R 3,480
Mar
from R 4,424
Apr
from R 4,464
May
from R 4,771
Jun
from R 4,742

Direct flights from Dubai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta

Dubai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Dubai to Nairobi below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.

Nairobi Wilson

3km from central Nairobi
Closest
from R 6,522
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Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta

13km from central Nairobi
Cheapest
from R 3,273
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Dubai to Nairobi: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 3,273
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time5 hrs, 36 mins
Most popular airlineEmirates
Average flights per week69

Finding cheap flights from Dubai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Dubai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta is R 5,568. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
5 hours and 36 minutes is the average flight time from Dubai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.
Emirates, Qantas and Kenya Airways fly direct from Dubai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.
As of July 2026, there are 69 flights per week flying from Dubai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.
The cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Dubai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport on Thursday, 27 August 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 36 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Nairobi is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Flying from Dubai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO): What you need to know

  • Planning your trip starts with working out where you'll leave from in Dubai. Dubai International Airport (DXB) is the city's main base, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Dubai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) departing from here.

  • Around 5 hours is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct Dubai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport flight.

  • Nairobi is one hour behind Dubai. Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is located in Nairobi, which operates on the UTC+3 timezone.

  • The most popular route is Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). Pick from 43 direct services each week.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your flight from Dubai to NBO.

  • Flying during a peak month like January? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

Airports in Dubai

Dubai International Airport (DXB)

  • Dubai International Airport (DXB) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Dubai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) take off from this terminal.

  • Well-known airlines that offer direct flights from Dubai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport out of DXB include:

  • The majority of travellers choose to fly with Emirates from DXB to NBO.

  • The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate on this route is Emirates.

  • We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from Dubai to NBO with a stopover. To explore all your options departing from Dubai International Airport (DXB), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between DXB and NBO include:

    • Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)

    • Mombassa Moi International Airport (MBA)

    • Mogadishu Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ)

  • DXB is around 14 kilometres from central Dubai. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.

  • Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Dubai International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Dubai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:

  • When it comes to Dubai International Airport's on-time performance, 71% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.

Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)

  • You can get to DWC from the centre of Dubai in about 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.

  • Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Dubai to NBO flight? Relax in a hotel near Al Maktoum International Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays are calling your name:

  • Al Maktoum International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 71%. This figure provides insight into how often flights departing from this airport land at their destination on schedule.

About Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)

Getting from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to central Nairobi

  • Central Nairobi is around 18 kilometres from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.

  • Travelling by public transport typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)

  • R 3,273 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Return flights start at R 5,568. These prices can change based on availability and demand.

  • To snag cheap flights from Dubai to NBO, book your ticket 11 months before your planned departure.

  • Plan your trip for April. That's the best month for scoring an incredible deal on Dubai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport tickets. If you're open to different travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.

  • Locking in a cheap plane ticket from Dubai to NBO is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a better deal is available.

  • Filters make it easier to scoop up a deal on your flight from Dubai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Pick the flight times, carriers and stops that match your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to zero in on the cheapest fare fast.

The best time to fly from Dubai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)

  • December is the quietest month for flights from Dubai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), while July is the most popular. Find the best time to visit Nairobi based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.

  • Lock in a Dubai to NBO plane ticket departing in February if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Nairobi to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).

  • If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Dubai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in July when temperatures are between 12ºC (54ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).

More about Nairobi

  • Start your Nairobi trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Dubai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:

  • You'll find loads of things to do in Nairobi when you're ready to go sightseeing. Kick off your exploring at Masai Mara National Reserve followed by The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and Giraffe manor.

Explore more of Kenya

  • Nairobi will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of Kenya you should also see. About 153 kilometres northwest of Nairobi, a visit to Nakuru will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Nakuru National Park, Lake Nakuru and Lake Nakuru View.

  • Around 274 kilometres northwest of Nairobi, Eldoret is another essential stop in Kenya. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Eldoret, Eldoret Nature & Culture Centre and The Eldoret City of Champions Monument.

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