HarareNairobi, Kenya

Flights from Harare to Nairobi

Nonstop flights from Harare (HRE) to Nairobi (NBO) take about 2h 57m (1,954 km). Kenya Airways flies it. Lowest fare seen: $300 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 Harare →5 lounges at Harare Airport Trains, 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 Harare to Nairobi

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

✈ Kenya Airwaysnonstop fare seen

Harare to Nairobi fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $300 one-way. With stops: Nov 2026, from $268. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Oct 2026	$48828 Oct 2026 · Kenya Airways	$292 · 1 stop28 Oct 2026
Nov 2026	$3007 Nov 2026 · Kenya Airways	$268 · 1 stop7 Nov 2026
Apr 2027	$41325 Apr 2027 · Kenya Airways	$293 · 1 stop25 Apr 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $268 for November 2026, $293 at best after that.

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 (Harare 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 — Harare to Nairobi flights

How long is the flight from Harare to Nairobi?

A nonstop flight from Harare (HRE) to Nairobi (NBO) takes about 2h 57m, covering 1,954 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 Harare from Nairobi by air?

The great-circle distance between Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is 1,954 km (1,214 miles), a medium-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Harare to Nairobi?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the HRE–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 Harare to Nairobi cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on HRE–NBO was $300 USD with Kenya Airways (nonstop), departing 7 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 Harare to Nairobi?

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $268 one-way, against $293 for April 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.

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

In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $268 with one stop against $300 nonstop, a saving of $32. Nonstop saves the connection time.

Do I need a visa to travel from Harare 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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