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Flights from Nairobi to Cairo

Nonstop flights from Nairobi (NBO) to Cairo (CAI) take about 4h 56m (3,544 km). Egyptair flies it. Lowest fare seen: $332 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Cairo

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

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Airport transfer

CAI → Cairo, booked before you fly

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Trains, buses and taxi faresCAI to Cairo: getting into town →Early arrival or late flightLuggage storage in Cairo →1 drop-off point, from $3.90

Things to book in Cairo

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Airlines flying Nairobi to Cairo

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

✈ Egyptairnonstop fare seen

Nairobi to Cairo fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Oct 2026, from $332 one-way. With stops: Feb 2027, from $263. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$33223 Oct 2026 · Egyptair$317 · 1 stop27 Oct 2026
Nov 2026$3337 Nov 2026 · Egyptair$320 · 1 stop7 Nov 2026
Dec 2026$4014 Dec 2026 · Egyptair$304 · 1 stop4 Dec 2026
Jan 2027$40015 Jan 2027 · Egyptair$276 · 1 stop15 Jan 2027
Feb 2027$38715 Feb 2027 · Egyptair$263 · 1 stop15 Feb 2027
Mar 2027$43727 Mar 2027 · Egyptair$319 · 1 stop27 Mar 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Later departures were cheaper: from $263 in February 2027, against $317 for October 2026.

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 (Nairobi to Cairo, 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 Cairo

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Egypt 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 — Nairobi to Cairo flights

How long is the flight from Nairobi to Cairo?
A nonstop flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Cairo (CAI) 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 Nairobi from Cairo by air?
The great-circle distance between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and Cairo International Airport is 3,544 km (2,202 miles), a long-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Nairobi to Cairo?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the NBO–CAI 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 Nairobi to Cairo cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on NBO–CAI was $332 USD with Egyptair (nonstop), departing 23 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 Nairobi to Cairo?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in February 2027 were cheapest, from $263 one-way, against $320 for November 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Nairobi to Cairo?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $263 with one stop against $332 nonstop, a saving of $69. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from Kenya to Egypt?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Egypt 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 Cairo?
Egypt 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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