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WAS — NBO
24 Mar — 31 Mar1
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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 129,216 searches and data was last updated on 19 March 2024.

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$2,999

Return from

$2,178

One-way from

$1,893
High demand for flights, 22% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 5% potential price drop
Average for return flights in March 2024
From Auckland Intl to Nairobi
One-way flight from Auckland Intl (AKL) to Nairobi

Average price of flights to Nairobi by month

Plan your trip to Nairobi by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Nairobi is currently $0 while a return flight costs $0. Price data was last updated on 10 March 2024.

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Nairobi (average of $0). Flying to Nairobi in August will prove the most costly (average of $2,096). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Temperature and rainfall in Nairobi by month

Plan your trip to Nairobi by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

NBO

Temperature

17 - 21 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Nairobi, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 17.0 C).

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Nairobi. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
Booking 20 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Nairobi. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to Nairobi?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to Nairobi. Price data was last updated on 10 March 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Nairobi should consider flying on Friday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Wednesday evenings, 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 19 March 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing Nairobi, such as Turkish Airlines, Emirates and Qatar Airways. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very Good
4,215 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

8.1
Very Good
4,215 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,215 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

7.7
Good
4,578 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,215 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

7.5
Good
3,799 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,215 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

7.3
Good
1,427 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,215 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

  • How long is the flight to Nairobi?

    Nairobi flight deals are available from New Zealand and can be found from several airports. If you wish to fly to Nairobi, Kenya, from Auckland International Airport (AKL), flights are available for durations between around 38-49h. Alternatively, if you wish to fly to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), Nairobi, from Christchurch International Airport (CHC), flight durations are available between 39-58h. You can also fly from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Nairobi with flight times from around 35-68h.

  • Are there nonstop flights to Nairobi?

    Unfortunately, nonstop flights from New Zealand to Nairobi are not available. However, there are several options with either one, two, or three stopovers. You can fly from Auckland Airport with one stopover route to Nairobi either via Doha Hamad (DOH) or Dubai (DXB) airports for 13h 25min and 21h 45min, respectively, and total flight times of 38h 40min and 46h 05min. Two stopover routes are available via Brisbane (BNE) and Doha airports for 1h 45min and 13h 25min and a total journey time of 38h 40min. An alternative option, which is quicker, can be taken via Singapore Changi (SIN) and Tambo (JNB) airports that includes stopovers of 4h 30min and 6h, respectively, and a total journey time of 36h 05min. Flights are available from Christchurch Airport to Nairobi with two stopovers in Singapore and Tambo airports for 7h 50min and 6h, respectively, and a duration of 39h 25min. The cheapest flight from Christchurch Airport involves three stopovers in Auckland, Kuala Lumpur, and Dubai airports for 9h 20min, 1h 35min, and 21h 45min, respectively, and a total journey time of 56h 45min. Finally, you could fly from Wellington Airport with three transfers of 4h 55min, 1h 35min, and 4h 50min in Auckland, Kuala Lumpur, and Dubai airports, for a journey duration of 35h 30min.

  • How do you get from Nairobi Airport to the city centre?

    Nairobi Airport is around 18 km from the city centre. A convenient way to get there is via the 34J bus from the Airport Junction, which you can reach by taxi in around 5min. Buses depart every 10min, and the journey will take just over an hour at an approximate total cost of Ksh1942 (NZ$ 25). Alternatively, you could take a taxi the whole way, which would only take around 20min with a more expensive fare of approximately Ksh3885 (NZ$ 50). The cheapest way would be to drive if you are in your own vehicle as the petrol costs would only work out around Ksh259 (NZ$ 3).

  • What are some things to do in Nairobi?

    Nairobi is ideally situated for safari tours as the parks are located within just a 15min drive of the capital in Nairobi National Park, making it the perfect gateway to start out on a safari experience. Make sure to visit the rhino and elephant sanctuaries to learn more about the conservation projects and endangered species. Alternatively, you could visit the Karura Forest, which provides a cool oasis to enjoy a picnic, a cycle ride or to watch the resident monkeys in the trees. The Karen Blixen Museum is also worth a visit, as well as the Nairobi National Museum, to learn more about Kenya’s colonial past and local tribal culture and artworks.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly to Nairobi?

    Citizens of New Zealand are eligible to apply for a Kenyan E-visa, which can be applied for online and processed in around five days at an approximate cost of Ksh9767 (NZ$ 125). You must have a full biometric passport, return flight details and proof of accommodation when applying. The visa is valid for 90 days.

  • What does NBO mean?

    This is just an IATA (International Air Transport Association) code. IATA codes are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a NBO flight. While you’re still figuring out your travel plans, it’s not a bad idea to learn the names and codes of other airports around these areas: Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL), Nanyuki Airport (NYK), Amboseli Airport (ASV).

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