Are there direct flights from Nairobi to Frankfurt?

Direct flights from Nairobi to Frankfurt are uncommon, representing only 1.1% of all flights observed in the trailing 90 days. For flights with stopovers, travelers typically encounter two stopovers. This suggests that most routes between these two cities will involve at least one connection.

How many hours is the flight from Nairobi to Frankfurt?

A direct flight from Nairobi to Frankfurt typically takes approximately 16 hours and 30 minutes, covering a distance of 6317 kilometers. Flights with one stopover are slightly longer, with a median duration of 17 hours and 15 minutes. This difference in flight time is based on historical data for both direct and one-stop routes.

How often do Nairobi to Frankfurt flight prices drop?

Flight prices for the Nairobi to Frankfurt route are considered to drop frequently. Historically, there has been an average of 1.03 price drops per day across the trailing 30 days. This indicates that opportunities for finding lower fares arise regularly for this specific route.

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September 15 - September 17

Cheapest

Best

NBO - Frankfurt

$874

$705

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November 23 - November 30

NBO - Frankfurt

$680

$707

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September 15 - September 24

NBO - Frankfurt

$821

$744

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July 13 - July 22

NBO - Frankfurt

$850

$756

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September 23 - September 30

NBO - Frankfurt

$848

$757

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September 16 - September 24

NBO - Frankfurt

$821

$759

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July 8 - July 14

NBO - Frankfurt

$871

$771

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July 6 - July 14

Earliest

NBO - Frankfurt

$854

$771

Round trip

July 6 - July 9

Best

Earliest

NBO - Frankfurt

$954

$773

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October 5 - October 8

NBO - Frankfurt

$864

$774

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Nairobi to Frankfurt: Overview

Insights for flights from Nairobi to Frankfurt

Most itineraries for flights from Nairobi to Frankfurt connect at least once. Only 1.1% of recent fares were non-stop, indicating that you should expect to make connections on this route. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is two.

If you are looking for cheap flights from Nairobi to Frankfurt, fares are typically $799–$1510, with a median of $1018. Right now, current fares are below the typical level for this route. Only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price, suggesting that finding a low fare may require some flexibility.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Nairobi to Frankfurt? The most affordable months for this route are June, with a median fare of $798, and November and October, both with median fares of $807. These months offer the lowest median prices compared to other times of the year.

A typical journey from Nairobi to Frankfurt takes approximately 26h 15m, including connections. This duration accounts for the fact that most itineraries on this route involve at least one stopover. Given the distance, this is a long-haul route, covering approximately 6317 km.

How much is a round trip from Nairobi to Frankfurt

Regular price: $762 - $1,500

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

The regular price range for flights from Nairobi to Frankfurt is between $762 and $1500. The current lowest deal is $663 with Gulf Air for travel from Jul 12-Jul 19.

now $663

Low $762

High $1,500

The cheapest time to fly from Nairobi to Frankfurt

The cheapest month to fly from Nairobi to Frankfurt is June, with a median price of $798. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $1581. Prices are generally lower from March to November.

June

Cheapest

Flights from $798

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,581

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Direct flights from Nairobi to Frankfurt

Lufthansa

Last-minute flights going from Nairobi to Frankfurt

Sun, Jul 12

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Frankfurt

Nairobi (NBO) - Frankfurt (FRA)

Gulf Air

$872

$663

One-way

Mon, Jul 13

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Frankfurt

Nairobi (NBO) - Frankfurt (FRA)

Etihad Airways

$872

$858

One-way

Tue, Jul 14

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Frankfurt

Nairobi (NBO) - Frankfurt (FRA)

Kenya Airways

$870

$807

One-way

Wed, Jul 15

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Frankfurt

Nairobi (NBO) - Frankfurt (FRA)

Gulf Air

$847

$740

One-way

Fri, Jul 17

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Frankfurt

Nairobi (NBO) - Frankfurt (FRA)

Gulf Air

$881

$711

One-way

Sun, Jul 19

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Frankfurt

Nairobi (NBO) - Frankfurt (FRA)

Gulf Air

$850

$755

One-way

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

4 nights

Jul 5 - Jul 9

$949 → $777

18%

2 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 17

$874 → $706

19%

7 nights

Jul 8 - Jul 15

$870 → $713

18%

7 nights

Aug 23 - Aug 30

$935 → $814

13%

Popular Airports to fly from Nairobi to Frankfurt

Nairobi - Frankfurt route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Nairobi to Frankfurt are below the typical level at $663.

📅 Best time to fly

June is historically the cheapest month

Historically, June is the cheapest month to fly from Nairobi to Frankfurt, with a median price of $798.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 26h 15m

The median flight time for connecting flights from Nairobi to Frankfurt is 26h 15m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant for this route, with 2 stopovers being typical.

🏆 Airline highlight

Lufthansa offers direct flights

Lufthansa provides direct flights from Nairobi to Frankfurt.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Nairobi to Frankfurt are frequent, with over 1 deal per day historically.

Nairobi main airports to depart from

Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO)

Cheapest

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is a good option for flights from Nairobi to Frankfurt.

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

💸 Flights from ~$687

Wilson (WIL)

Wilson Airport is an alternative for flights from Nairobi to Frankfurt, though it may be pricier.

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

💸 Flights from ~$1134

Frankfurt main airports to arrive at

Frankfurt International Airport (FRA)

Cheapest

Frankfurt International Airport is a major hub for flights to Frankfurt from Nairobi.

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

💸 Flights from ~$700

Frankfurt–Hahn (HHN)

Frankfurt–Hahn offers an alternative arrival option for flights to Frankfurt from Nairobi.

📍 ~100 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$741

Airports nearby Frankfurt used as alternative

Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)

Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) offers excellent high-speed rail connections to Frankfurt city and airport.

📍 ~135 km from Frankfurt (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$1005

Stuttgart (STR)

Stuttgart Airport (STR) provides strong rail and road links to the Frankfurt region, with similar service levels.

📍 ~150 km from Frankfurt (reachable by rail and road)

💸 Flights from ~$1007

Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)

Cheapest

Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) is a large international airport with direct ICE train connections from Frankfurt.

📍 ~180 km from Frankfurt (reachable by ICE train)

💸 Flights from ~$807

Nuremberg (NUE)

Nuremberg Airport (NUE) is an efficient regional airport with good European connections, easily accessible by road or rail.

📍 ~190 km from Frankfurt (reachable by motorway or rail)

💸 Flights from ~$1002

Luxembourg (LUX)

Luxembourg Airport (LUX) is an international hub with high-quality service, suitable for travelers heading west.

📍 ~190 km from Frankfurt (reachable by car, crossing an international border)

💸 Flights from ~$900

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Frankfurt

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$6,525

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Frankfurt

Historically, the best prices for flights from Nairobi to Frankfurt are found when booking between 7 and 13 days in advance. During this period, the average price was around $992. Booking 28-59 days out also offered competitive prices, averaging $1021. In contrast, prices for last-minute bookings (0-6 days before departure) were typically higher, averaging $1346, and bookings made 60+ days out averaged $1320.

Based on data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Nairobi to Frankfurt is considered to be $799 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $1018. Prices tend to increase significantly beyond this, with 75% of prices observed at $1510 or higher.

Historically, June has been the cheapest month to fly from Nairobi to Frankfurt, with a median price of $798. October and November also offered competitive prices, both with a median of $807. The annual median price for this route across the trailing quarter was $1018, indicating that these months offer notable savings compared to the overall average.

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