Flights from Dubai to Nairobi
Flying time from Dubai (DXB) to Nairobi (NBO) is about 4h 57m (3,559 km).
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When you land in Nairobi
The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.
Airport transfer
NBO → Nairobi, booked before you fly
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Airlines flying Dubai to Nairobi
We have not confirmed which airlines fly DXB–NBO nonstop. Search the route to see every carrier selling it today, including connections.
Dubai to Nairobi fares by month
Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $248 one-way. With stops: Nov 2026, from $218. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.
| Departing | Nonstop from | Cheaper with stops |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | $26030 Oct 2026 | $242 · 1 stop29 Oct 2026 |
| Nov 2026 | $24820 Nov 2026 | $218 · 1 stop4 Nov 2026 |
| Dec 2026 | $2783 Dec 2026 · Kenya Airways | $222 · 1 stop3 Dec 2026 |
| Jan 2027 | $2806 Jan 2027 | $234 · 1 stop14 Jan 2027 |
| Feb 2027 | $2928 Feb 2027 | $239 · 1 stop2 Feb 2027 |
| Mar 2027 | $28523 Mar 2027 · Kenya Airways | $235 · 1 stop21 Mar 2027 |
| Apr 2027 | $28726 Apr 2027 | $235 · 1 stop8 Apr 2027 |
When to go for the lowest fare
Fares were close across the months we saw: $218 for November 2026, $222 at best after that.
Nonstop or with a stop
A connection undercut nonstop in 7 of 7 months with both fares.
From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Dubai 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
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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Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 12 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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