Cairo, EgyptNairobi, Kenya

Flights from Cairo to Nairobi

Nonstop flights from Cairo (CAI) to Nairobi (NBO) take about 4h 56m (3,544 km). Egyptair flies it. Lowest fare seen: $293 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

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Cairo Airport · 8 lounges

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Airlines flying Cairo to Nairobi

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

✈ Egyptairnonstop fare seen

Cairo to Nairobi fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $293 one-way. With stops: Nov 2026, from $240. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Oct 2026	$29431 Oct 2026 · Egyptair	$266 · 1 stop31 Oct 2026
Nov 2026	$29321 Nov 2026 · Egyptair	$240 · 1 stop17 Nov 2026
Dec 2026	$3444 Dec 2026 · Egyptair	$273 · 1 stop26 Dec 2026
Jan 2027	$34916 Jan 2027 · Egyptair	$271 · 1 stop17 Jan 2027
Feb 2027	$3524 Feb 2027 · Egyptair	$281 · 1 stop4 Feb 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $240 in November 2026, against $271 at best later on.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 5 of 5 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Cairo 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 — Cairo to Nairobi flights

How long is the flight from Cairo to Nairobi?

A nonstop flight from Cairo (CAI) to Nairobi (NBO) takes about 4h 56m, covering 3,544 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 Cairo from Nairobi by air?

The great-circle distance between Cairo International Airport and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is 3,544 km (2,202 miles), a long-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Cairo to Nairobi?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the CAI–NBO route include Egyptair. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.

How much does a flight from Cairo to Nairobi cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on CAI–NBO was $293 USD with Egyptair (nonstop), departing 21 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 Cairo to Nairobi?

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $240 one-way, against $281 for February 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.

Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Cairo to Nairobi?

In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $240 with one stop against $293 nonstop, a saving of $53. Nonstop saves the connection time.

Do I need a visa to travel from Egypt 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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