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June 18 - June 21

Cheapest
Best
Earliest

CAI - Nairobi

$741

$530

Round trip

June 19 - June 22

CAI - Nairobi

$676

$532

Round trip

June 20 - June 27

CAI - Nairobi

$605

$533

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June 25 - June 30

CAI - Nairobi

$606

$533

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June 19 - June 25

CAI - Nairobi

$600

$534

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June 24 - June 30

CAI - Nairobi

$598

$534

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June 18 - June 24

Earliest

CAI - Nairobi

$600

$535

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June 21 - June 25

CAI - Nairobi

$672

$535

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June 22 - June 29

CAI - Nairobi

$605

$536

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October 26 - October 31

CAI - Nairobi

$739

$544

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Insights for flights from Cairo to Nairobi

The journey from Cairo to Nairobi covers a distance of 3545 kilometers, classifying it as a medium-haul route. For travelers seeking cheap flights from Cairo to Nairobi, fares typically range from $323–$500, with a median price of $370. Right now, current fares are near the typical level, and approximately 38% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find favorable prices.
If you are wondering when is the cheapest time to fly from Cairo to Nairobi, the data indicates that November and December are typically the most affordable months, both with a median fare of $323. January also presents a good option, with a median fare of $333, making the winter months generally more economical for this route.
Most itineraries for flights from Cairo to Nairobi connect at least once. Only 18.4% of recent fares were for direct flights from Cairo to Nairobi. For the majority of itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 1.
A typical journey from Cairo to Nairobi takes approximately 11h 10m, including connections. This duration accounts for the fact that most itineraries on this route involve at least one stopover.

How much is a round trip from Cairo to Nairobi

Regular price: $595 - $778

Prices for flights from Cairo to Nairobi are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $595 and $778. The current lowest deal is $530 with Etihad Airways, for travel from June 18 to June 21.

now $530

Low $595

High $778

The cheapest time to fly from Cairo to Nairobi

The cheapest month to fly from Cairo to Nairobi is November, with a median price of $323. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $701. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

November

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Flights from $323

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $701

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Direct flights from Cairo to Nairobi

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Last-minute flights going from Cairo to Nairobi

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Nairobi

Etihad Airways

Cairo (CAI) - Nairobi (NBO)

Etihad Airways

$741

$530

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Nairobi

Egyptair

Cairo (CAI) - Nairobi (NBO)

Egyptair

$600

$535

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Nairobi

Etihad Airways

Cairo (CAI) - Nairobi (NBO)

Etihad Airways

$749

$549

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Nairobi

Egyptair

Cairo (CAI) - Nairobi (NBO)

Egyptair

$600

$563

One-way

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⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Nairobi

Egyptair

Cairo (CAI) - Nairobi (NBO)

Egyptair

$672

$563

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Nairobi

Egyptair

Cairo (CAI) - Nairobi (NBO)

Egyptair

$636

$563

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cairo to Nairobi

4 nights

Aug 17 - Aug 21

$906  →  $589

35%

7 nights

Aug 20 - Aug 27

$885  →  $589

33%

6 nights

Aug 24 - Aug 30

$885  →  $589

33%

7 nights

Aug 17 - Aug 24

$884  →  $589

33%

Popular Airports to fly from Cairo to Nairobi

Cairo - Nairobi route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Cairo to Nairobi are near the typical level of $370.

📅 Best time to fly

November and December are historically cheapest

Historically, November and December offer the lowest median prices at $323 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 11h 10m

The median flight duration from Cairo to Nairobi is 11 hours and 10 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Only 18.4% of deals are direct, with connecting flights having a median of 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Egyptair offers direct flights

Egyptair is an airline that provides direct flights from Cairo to Nairobi.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Historically, deals for flights from Cairo to Nairobi appear frequently, averaging 1.03 per day.

Cairo main airports to depart from

Cairo International (CAI)

Cheapest

Cairo International Airport is the cheapest option for flights from Cairo to Nairobi.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$530

Nairobi main airports to arrive at

Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO)

Cheapest

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is a primary arrival airport for flights from Cairo to Nairobi.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$530

Wilson (WIL)

Wilson Airport offers an alternative arrival option for flights from Cairo to Nairobi.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1072

Airports nearby Nairobi used as alternative

Kilimanjaro International (JRO)

Cheapest

Kilimanjaro International offers significant international carrier presence and global connectivity as an alternative arrival.

📍 ~200 km from Nairobi (requires crossing an international border into Tanzania)

💸 Flights from ~$515

Arusha (ARK)

Arusha Airport is a regional hub for northern Tanzania, offering domestic and regional connections.

📍 ~200 km from Nairobi (cross-border travel required)

💸 Flights from ~$588

Nanyuki (NYK)

Nanyuki Airport is located within Kenya, avoiding international border crossing complexities for travelers.

📍 ~150 km from Nairobi

💸 Flights from ~$2102

Amboseli (ASV)

Amboseli Airport is useful for specific regional transit within southern Kenya with some scheduled domestic services.

📍 ~180 km from Nairobi

💸 Flights from ~$2169

Mara Serena (MRE)

Mara Serena Airport is regularly serviced by domestic bush carriers in the Maasai Mara region.

📍 ~250 km from Nairobi

💸 Flights from ~$2043

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Nairobi

Historically, the best time to purchase tickets for flights from Cairo to Nairobi has been 60+ days before departure. During this period, the average price was typically around $389. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches, with flights booked 0-6 days out averaging $521. For the trailing 90 days, booking well in advance generally offered better value.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Cairo to Nairobi was considered to be $323 or less. The median price for this route was $370. About 25% of travelers found prices at or below the good price threshold, while 75% of travelers paid $500 or less.

Historically, November and December have offered the cheapest flights from Cairo to Nairobi, with a median price of $323 in both months. January also presented competitive pricing, with a median of $333. The annual median price for this route was $370, indicating that these months typically provide savings compared to the yearly average.