City view from Uhuru Park, Nairobi, Nairobi — flights from Abu Dhabi to Nairobi
Abu Dhabi, UAENairobi, Kenya

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Nairobi

Nonstop flights from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Nairobi (NBO) take about 4h 48m (3,444 km). Etihad Airways flies it. Lowest fare seen: $254 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Photo of Nairobi: DEMOSH, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

When you land in Nairobi

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

Explore the vibrant skyline of Nairobi with its modern skyscrapers under an overcast sky. — arriving in Nairobi

Airport transfer

NBO → Nairobi, booked before you fly

A private driver meets you in arrivals at a price agreed when you book. Book with Welcome Pickups.

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Before you flyAirport lounges at Abu Dhabi →1 lounge at Abu Dhabi AirportTrains, buses and taxi faresNBO to Nairobi: getting into town →Early arrival or late flightLuggage storage in Nairobi →4 drop-off points, from $3.90

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Airlines flying Abu Dhabi to Nairobi

Carriers on AUH–NBO according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Etihad Airwaysnonstop fare seen

Abu Dhabi to Nairobi fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Oct 2026, from $254 one-way. With stops: Nov 2026, from $215. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$25426 Oct 2026 · Etihad Airways$222 · 1 stop31 Oct 2026
Nov 2026$2652 Nov 2026 · Etihad Airways$215 · 1 stop1 Nov 2026
Dec 2026$38126 Dec 2026 · Etihad Airways$237 · 1 stop26 Dec 2026
Jan 2027$2776 Jan 2027 · Etihad Airways$218 · 1 stop10 Jan 2027
Feb 2027$3008 Feb 2027 · Etihad Airways$220 · 1 stop8 Feb 2027
Mar 2027$31025 Mar 2027 · Etihad Airways$219 · 1 stop25 Mar 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $215 for November 2026, $218 at best after that.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 6 of 6 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Abu Dhabi to Nairobi, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

Best time to fly to Nairobi

Based on weather and travel conditions in Kenya

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Kenya is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

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Frequently asked questions — Abu Dhabi to Nairobi flights

How long is the flight from Abu Dhabi to Nairobi?
A nonstop flight from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Nairobi (NBO) takes about 4h 48m, covering 3,444 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Abu Dhabi from Nairobi by air?
The great-circle distance between Zayed International Airport and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is 3,444 km (2,140 miles), a medium-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Abu Dhabi to Nairobi?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the AUH–NBO route include Etihad Airways. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Abu Dhabi to Nairobi cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on AUH–NBO was $254 USD with Etihad Airways (nonstop), departing 26 Oct 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Abu Dhabi to Nairobi?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $215 one-way, against $237 for December 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Abu Dhabi to Nairobi?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $215 with one stop against $254 nonstop, a saving of $39. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from UAE to Kenya?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Kenya visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.
What is the best time to visit Nairobi?
Kenya is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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