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July 22 - July 29

Cheapest

Earliest

DXB - Nairobi

$528

$368

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August 23 - August 30

DXB - Nairobi

$599

$370

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September 23 - September 30

DXB - Nairobi

$590

$370

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September 1 - September 8

DXB - Nairobi

$579

$370

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November 23 - November 30

DXB - Nairobi

$578

$370

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August 19 - August 26

DXB - Nairobi

$599

$371

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December 1 - December 30

Best

DXB - Nairobi

$859

$371

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August 10 - August 14

DXB - Nairobi

$617

$376

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August 21 - August 30

DXB - Nairobi

$586

$377

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September 8 - September 11

DXB - Nairobi

$594

$377

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Insights for flights from Dubai to Nairobi

A typical journey from Dubai to Nairobi takes about 20h 20m, including connections. This duration reflects the fact that most itineraries on this route involve at least one stopover. The overall distance covered on this route is 3559 kilometers, classifying it as a medium-haul journey.

When searching for cheap flights from Dubai to Nairobi, you'll find that fares typically range from $656–$1496, with a median price of $1084. Right now, current fares are below the typical level, and only 4% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert can help you monitor fare changes.

The cheapest time to fly from Dubai to Nairobi is often in April, with a median fare of $427. Other affordable months include December, where the median fare is $435, and January, with a median fare of $484. These months present the best opportunities for finding lower prices on this route.

For flights from Dubai to Nairobi, most itineraries connect at least once. Only 15.9% of recent fares were for direct flights from Dubai to Nairobi. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2, which contributes to the longer overall journey times.

How much is a round trip from Dubai to Nairobi

Regular price: $434 - $627

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

The regular price range for flights from Dubai to Nairobi is between $434 and $627. The current lowest deal is $368 with Saudia, for travel from Jul 22-Jul 29.

now $368

Low $434

High $627

The cheapest time to fly from Dubai to Nairobi

The cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Nairobi is April, with a median price of $427. The most expensive month is May, with a median price of $1300. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $427

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,300

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Direct flights from Dubai to Nairobi

Flydubai

Last-minute flights going from Dubai to Nairobi

Mon, Jun 22

⌛ Last-Minute

DXB - Nairobi

Dubai (DXB) - Nairobi (NBO)

Saudia

$537

$378

One-way

Mon, Jun 22

⌛ Last-Minute

DXB - Nairobi

Dubai (DXB) - Nairobi (NBO)

Gulf Air

$565

$408

One-way

Wed, Jun 24

⌛ Last-Minute

DXB - Nairobi

Dubai (DXB) - Nairobi (NBO)

Saudia

$525

$426

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DXB - Nairobi

Dubai (DXB) - Nairobi (NBO)

Saudia

$555

$383

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DXB - Nairobi

Dubai (DXB) - Nairobi (NBO)

Saudia

$524

$383

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DXB - Nairobi

Dubai (DXB) - Nairobi (NBO)

Saudia

$509

$390

One-way

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

7 nights

Dec 23 - Dec 30

$933 → $385

59%

6 nights

Dec 22 - Dec 28

$933 → $428

54%

5 nights

Dec 17 - Dec 22

$935 → $433

54%

29 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 30

$859 → $371

57%

Popular Airports to fly from Dubai to Nairobi

Dubai - Nairobi route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from Dubai to Nairobi are below the typical level, with deals around $368.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Nairobi, with median prices around $427.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 20h 20m.

The typical flight duration from Dubai to Nairobi is 20 hours and 20 minutes, including layovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Connecting flights are dominant for Dubai to Nairobi, with 2 median stopovers when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

Flydubai offers direct flights.

Flydubai is an airline offering direct flights from Dubai to Nairobi.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently, about once per day.

Deals for flights from Dubai to Nairobi appear frequently, about once per day.

Dubai main airports to depart from

Dubai International (DXB)

Cheapest

Dubai International (DXB) is a primary departure point for flights to Nairobi, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$368

Al Maktoum International (DWC)

Al Maktoum International (DWC) offers an alternative departure option for your journey to Nairobi.

📍 ~40 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$832

Dubai Bus Station (XNB)

Dubai Bus Station (XNB) provides a ground transport alternative for connecting to your flight to Nairobi.

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

💸 Flights from ~$368

Sharjah International (SHJ)

Sharjah International (SHJ) is another regional airport to consider for flights departing to Nairobi.

📍 ~25 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$447

Nairobi main airports to arrive at

Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO)

Cheapest

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is a key arrival point for flights from Dubai to Nairobi.

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

💸 Flights from ~$368

Wilson (WIL)

Wilson Airport offers another arrival option for travelers flying from Dubai to Nairobi.

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

💸 Flights from ~$1030

Airports nearby Nairobi used as alternative

Kilimanjaro International (JRO)

Cheapest

Kilimanjaro International offers robust international travel, but requires crossing an international border into Tanzania.

📍 ~240 km from Nairobi (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$428

Arusha (ARK)

Arusha Airport serves as a regional hub for northern Tanzania, requiring cross-border travel.

📍 ~270 km from Nairobi (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$563

Nanyuki (NYK)

Nanyuki Airport is located within Kenya, avoiding international border complexities, but has limited flights.

📍 ~140 km from Nairobi (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1666

Amboseli (ASV)

Amboseli Airport is useful for specific regional transit within southern Kenya, primarily for safari tourism.

📍 ~190 km from Nairobi (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$2848

Mara Serena (MRE)

Mara Serena Airport is active in the Maasai Mara region, but is not practical for standard commercial travel.

📍 ~290 km from Nairobi (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1605

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Nairobi

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Nairobi

Historically, the lowest average prices for flights from Dubai to Nairobi are found when booking between 28 and 59 days in advance. During this period, the average price was $868. Booking 7-13 days out typically sees an average price of $1237, while booking within 0-6 days of departure generally results in the highest average price of $1421. Planning your trip within the optimal window can lead to significant savings.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Dubai to Nairobi is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $656. The median price for this route during the same period was $1084. Prices above $1496 typically fall into the more expensive range. Comparing offers to the $656 threshold can help you identify a favorable price.

Historically, April has been the cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Nairobi, with a median price of $427. December also offers competitive prices, with a median of $435. The annual median price for this route is $1084, indicating that certain months offer substantial savings compared to the yearly average. January, with a median price of $484, is also among the more affordable months.

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