City view from Uhuru Park, Nairobi, Nairobi — flights from Amsterdam to Nairobi
Amsterdam, NetherlandsNairobi, Kenya

Flights from Amsterdam to Nairobi

Nonstop flights from Amsterdam (AMS) to Nairobi (NBO) take about 8h 51m (6,677 km). Kenya Airways flies it. Lowest fare seen: $594 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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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 Amsterdam Schiphol →2 lounges at Amsterdam Schiphol 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 Amsterdam to Nairobi

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

✈ Kenya Airwaysnonstop fare seen

Amsterdam to Nairobi fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $594 one-way. With stops: Nov 2026, from $292. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$61523 Oct 2026 · Kenya Airways$375 · 1 stop23 Oct 2026
Nov 2026$5944 Nov 2026 · Kenya Airways$292 · 2 stops4 Nov 2026
Dec 2026$82914 Dec 2026 · Kenya Airways$463 · 3 stops14 Dec 2026

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $292 in November 2026, against $463 at best later on.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 3 of 3 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Amsterdam 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

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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 — Amsterdam to Nairobi flights

How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Nairobi?
A nonstop flight from Amsterdam (AMS) to Nairobi (NBO) takes about 8h 51m, covering 6,677 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 Amsterdam from Nairobi by air?
The great-circle distance between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is 6,677 km (4,149 miles), a long-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Amsterdam to Nairobi?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the AMS–NBO route include Kenya Airways. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Amsterdam to Nairobi cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on AMS–NBO was $594 USD with Kenya Airways (nonstop), departing 4 Nov 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 Amsterdam to Nairobi?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $292 one-way, against $463 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 Amsterdam to Nairobi?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $292 with 2 stops against $594 nonstop, a saving of $302. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from Netherlands 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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