Are there direct flights from Nairobi to Kinshasa?

Direct flights from Nairobi to Kinshasa are available, though they represent a smaller portion of the total flights. Historically, approximately 12.5% of flights on this route have been direct. For journeys involving connections, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates that while direct options exist, connecting flights are more common across the trailing 90 days.

How many hours is the flight from Nairobi to Kinshasa?

The direct flight from Nairobi to Kinshasa typically takes approximately 2 hours and 50 minutes, covering a distance of 2410 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends significantly to about 9 hours and 5 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes versus those with layovers. Travelers should account for the longer travel time when choosing connecting flights.

How much do direct flights from Nairobi to Kinshasa cost compared to connecting flights?

Historically, direct flights from Nairobi to Kinshasa have been more expensive than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight has been $787, while connecting flights averaged $657 across the trailing 90 days. This represents a premium of approximately 20% for the convenience of a direct route. Direct flights also make up a smaller share of available options, accounting for about 14.5% of all flights on this route.

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2026-11-23 – 2026-11-30
NBO - Kinshasa
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Nairobi to Kinshasa: Overview

Insights for flights from Nairobi to Kinshasa

For cheap flights from Nairobi to Kinshasa, fares typically range from $657–$782, with a median of $657. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level, and about 48% of recent fares were classified as a good price. Deals are infrequent, so setting a price alert can be beneficial.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Nairobi to Kinshasa, February stands out as the most affordable month with a median fare of $648. July also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $655. Another favorable month for lower fares is October, where the median price is $657.

A typical journey from Nairobi to Kinshasa takes about 7h 40m, including connections. This route is classified as a medium-haul flight, covering a distance of 2410 km. Most itineraries on this route connect at least once, with only 12.5% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the median number of stopovers is 2.

How much is a round trip from Nairobi to Kinshasa

Regular price: $771 - $955

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

The regular price range for flights from Nairobi to Kinshasa is between 771 USD and 955 USD. The current lowest deal is 652 USD with TAAG Angola Airlines, for travel from Nov 2 to Nov 6.

now $652

Low $771

High $955

The cheapest time to fly from Nairobi to Kinshasa

The cheapest month to fly from NBO to FIH is February, with a median price of $648. The most expensive month is November, with a median price of $1956. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $648

November

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,956

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Dec

Direct flights from Nairobi to Kinshasa

Kenya Airways

Last-minute flights going from Nairobi to Kinshasa

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Kinshasa

Nairobi (NBO) - Kinshasa (FIH)

Ethiopian Airlines

$856

$816

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Kinshasa

Nairobi (NBO) - Kinshasa (FIH)

Qatar Airways

$883

$1,434

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Kinshasa

Nairobi (NBO) - Kinshasa (FIH)

TAAG Angola Airlines

$909

$653

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Kinshasa

Nairobi (NBO) - Kinshasa (FIH)

Ethiopian Airlines

$747

$818

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Kinshasa

Nairobi (NBO) - Kinshasa (FIH)

Ethiopian Airlines

$712

$816

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Kinshasa

Nairobi (NBO) - Kinshasa (FIH)

Ethiopian Airlines

$711

$816

One-way

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

4 nights

Nov 2 - Nov 6

$882 → $660

25%

3 nights

Apr 21 - Apr 24

$864 → $699

19%

3 nights

Apr 17 - Apr 20

$856 → $716

16%

3 nights

Apr 10 - Apr 13

$851 → $716

16%

Popular Airports to fly from Nairobi to Kinshasa

Nairobi - Kinshasa route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares for Nairobi to Kinshasa are above the typical level of $657.

📅 Best time to fly

February, July, and October are historically cheapest.

Historically, February ($648), July ($655), and October ($657) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights typically take 7h 40m.

Connecting flights from Nairobi to Kinshasa typically have a median duration of 7 hours 40 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Only 12.5% of recent deals are direct, making connecting flights the dominant option.

🏆 Airline highlight

Kenya Airways offers direct flights.

Kenya Airways is an airline that offers direct flights on the Nairobi to Kinshasa route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare for this route.

Deals for flights from Nairobi to Kinshasa are historically rare, so book when you see a good price.

Nairobi main airports to depart from

Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO)

Cheapest

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is a convenient and often more affordable option for flights to Kinshasa.

📍 ~12 km from Nairobi city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$657

Kinshasa main airports to arrive at

N djili (FIH)

Cheapest

N djili Airport is a convenient arrival point for flights to Kinshasa from Nairobi.

📍 ~16 km from Kinshasa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$658

Airports nearby Kinshasa used as alternative

Maya-Maya (BZV)

Consider Maya-Maya as an alternative arrival, located just across the Congo River from Kinshasa.

📍 ~2 km from destination city (requires international border crossing and ferry/boat transit)

💸 Flights from ~$1,035

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Kinshasa

TAAG Angola Airlines

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Oct 27

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

48% AI deal score

$2,181

Air Tanzania

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Oct 28

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

47% AI deal score

$2,182

Air Tanzania

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Nov 04

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

45% AI deal score

$1,978

Egyptair

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Nov 04

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

45% AI deal score

$1,978

Egyptair

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Nov 09

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

45% AI deal score

$2,085

TAAG Angola Airlines

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Nov 09

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

45% AI deal score

$2,178

TAAG Angola Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Kinshasa

Historically, booking flights from Nairobi to Kinshasa 60+ days in advance has typically yielded the lowest average prices, around $642. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches, with flights booked 28-59 days out averaging $969. Even last-minute bookings, within 7-13 days of travel, have shown an average price of $665 across the trailing quarter. For the best value, consider securing your tickets well in advance.

Across the trailing 90 days, a good deal for a flight from Nairobi to Kinshasa has typically been considered to be around $657 or less. This price point represents the 25th percentile of observed fares. The median price for this route has also been $657, indicating that about half of all flights historically cost this amount or more. Prices above $782 are generally in the higher range for this route.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Nairobi to Kinshasa have been February, with a median price of $648, and July, with a median price of $655. October also shows a median price of $657, which is consistent with the annual median for this route. While October appears as both a cheaper and the most expensive month in some observations, February and July consistently offer lower median fares across the trailing 270 days.

Nairobi to Kinshasa: Overview

Insights for flights from Nairobi to Kinshasa

How much is a round trip from Nairobi to Kinshasa

Regular price: $771 - $955

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

The regular price range for flights from Nairobi to Kinshasa is between 771 USD and 955 USD. The current lowest deal is 652 USD with TAAG Angola Airlines, for travel from Nov 2 to Nov 6.

now $652

Low $771

High $955

The cheapest time to fly from Nairobi to Kinshasa

February

Cheapest

Flights from $648

November

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,956

Jan

Feb

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec