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NBO

Kisumu

KenyaJun 2026

$105

$38

One-way

NBO

Mombasa

KenyaJun 2026

$179

$47

One-way

NBO

Malindi

KenyaJun 2026

$117

$48

One-way

NBO

Ukunda

KenyaJun 2026

$116

$49

One-way

NBO

Eldoret

KenyaJun 2026

$111

$51

One-way

NBO

Lamu

KenyaJul 2026

$99

$67

One-way

WIL

Kitale

KenyaJun 2026

$90

$71

One-way

NBO

Lodwar

KenyaJul 2026

$131

$92

One-way

NBO

Dar es Salaam

TanzaniaJul 2026

$276

$119

One-way

NBO

Mount Kilimanjaro

TanzaniaJul 2026

$377

$134

One-way

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Origin Intelligence — 2,065 Destinations from Nairobi Tracked

Insights for flights from Nairobi

Right now, you can find cheap flights from Nairobi starting at just $77 to Kisumu, Kenya. Other economical options include flights to Mombasa, Kenya for $95, and Eldoret, Kenya also for $95. These prices represent some of the most affordable fares available from Nairobi.
Travelers departing from Nairobi have access to a wide array of destinations, with recent fares covering 2065 unique cities. Over the last 90 days, the most frequently represented countries in recent fares are Kenya, accounting for 17%, followed by the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom, both at 8%. This indicates a strong presence of both domestic and key international routes.
When flying from Nairobi, 18.7% of recent fares are for direct flights. This suggests that while non-stop options are available, a significant portion of routes from Nairobi involve at least one connection.
The most frequently discounted destination from Nairobi recently is Mombasa, Kenya. Following closely in popularity are flights to Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and London, United Kingdom. These three cities consistently appear in recent fare observations, indicating strong demand or frequent promotions for these routes.
The majority of routes from Nairobi are long-distance international trips, making up 84% of the flight distances. Medium-haul flights constitute 14%, while short-haul routes are a smaller segment at 2%. This distribution highlights Nairobi's role as a hub for longer international travel.

Most popular airlines from Nairobi

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Kenya Airways

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Ethiopian Airlines

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Turkish Airlines

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Emirates Airlines

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KLM

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Lufthansa

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Qatar Airways

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Rwandair Express

Last-minute flights going from Nairobi soon

Mon, Jun 29

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NBO - Tokyo

Qatar Airways

Nairobi (NBO) - Tokyo (NRT)

Qatar Airways

$1,545

$952

One-way

Wed, Jun 24

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NBO - Chicago

Etihad Airways

Nairobi (NBO) - Chicago (ORD)

Etihad Airways

$1,512

$910

One-way

Tue, Jun 16

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NBO - Oklahoma City

Lufthansa

Nairobi (NBO) - Oklahoma City (OKC)

Lufthansa

$2,197

$1,254

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

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NBO - Cairo

Ethiopian Airlines

Nairobi (NBO) - Cairo (CAI)

Ethiopian Airlines

$908

$479

One-way

Wed, Jun 17

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NBO - Kuala Lumpur

Etihad Airways

Nairobi (NBO) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Etihad Airways

$925

$597

One-way

Thu, Jun 25

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NBO - Hong Kong

Qatar Airways

Nairobi (NBO) - Hong Kong (HKG)

Qatar Airways

$1,269

$906

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Nairobi

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Toronto

TOP

CanadaSep 2026

from

$586

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Beijing

TOP

ChinaJul 2026

from

$739

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Istanbul

TOP

TurkeyAug 2026

from

$419

Barcelona

TOP

SpainAug 2026

from

$481

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Colombo

TOP

Sri LankaSep 2026

from

$515

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New York

TOP

United StatesSep 2026

from

$865

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Nairobi

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-47%

NBO - Champaign

$3,010  →  $1,610

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-64%

NBO - Toronto

$1,647  →  $586

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-43%

NBO - Oklahoma City

$2,197  →  $1,254

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-41%

NBO - Corpus Christi

$2,266  →  $1,334

Popular Airports from Nairobi

Nairobi airport insights

🎯 Booking tip

Compare nearby airports first

Flights from WIL are 712 USD cheaper than from NBO.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Feb, Jan, Nov

Flights from Nairobi tend to be cheaper in Feb, Jan, and Nov.

⏱️ Best time to book

0-2 weeks in advance

Booking 0-2 weeks in advance offers the lowest median fares from Nairobi.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Kenya Airways, Rwandair Express, Ethiopian Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Full-service carriers consistently offer the most routes from Nairobi.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$38 direct / ~$77 roundtrip

Cheapest flights from Nairobi are to destinations within Kenya, such as Kisumu and Mombasa.

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Sun - Wed - Thu

The cheapest days to fly from NBO are Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Nairobi main airports to depart from

Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO)

Cheapest

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is ideal for international and domestic travelers seeking a wide range of flights.

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

💸 Flights from ~$77

Wilson (WIL)

Wilson Airport is suitable for domestic and regional travelers looking for convenient local connections.

📍 ~5 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$102

Airports nearby Nairobi used as alternative

Kilimanjaro International (JRO)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~290 km from Nairobi (requires crossing an international border)

💸 Flights from ~$139

Arusha (ARK)

Arusha is a regional hub for northern Tanzania with frequent domestic and regional connections.

📍 ~260 km from Nairobi (requires cross-border travel)

💸 Flights from ~$148

Nanyuki (NYK)

Nanyuki is located within Kenya, avoiding international border crossing complexities for regional travel.

📍 ~140 km from Nairobi

💸 Flights from ~$336

Amboseli (ASV)

Amboseli is an established airstrip with some scheduled domestic services for specific regional transit within southern Kenya.

📍 ~190 km from Nairobi

💸 Flights from ~$351

Mara Serena (MRE)

Mara Serena is one of the more active airstrips in the Maasai Mara region, regularly serviced by domestic carriers.

📍 ~200 km from Nairobi

💸 Flights from ~$314

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From NBO

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Guangzhou

ChinaAug 2026

94% AI deal score

$2,048

$1,121

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China Southern Airlines

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From NBO

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Singapore

SingaporeAug 2026

94% AI deal score

$8,683

$3,841

Save $4,842

Etihad

Etihad

Business Class

From NBO

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Phuket City

ThailandJul 2026

93% AI deal score

$7,288

$3,519

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From NBO

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Paris

FranceSep 2026

93% AI deal score

$7,413

$3,322

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Business Class

From NBO

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Zürich

SwitzerlandJul 2026

93% AI deal score

$7,329

$2,848

Save $4,481

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Etihad

Business Class

From NBO

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Paris

FranceAug 2026

92% AI deal score

$4,456

$2,162

Save $2,294

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Etihad Airways

Business Class

From NBO

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Dublin

IrelandJul 2026

92% AI deal score

$2,776

$1,844

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Egyptair

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From NBO

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Kuala Lumpur

MalaysiaJan 2027

91% AI deal score

$4,025

$2,373

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Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

Business Class

From NBO

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Copenhagen

DenmarkJul 2026

91% AI deal score

$2,626

$1,907

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Egyptair

Egyptair

Business Class

From NBO

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Zürich

SwitzerlandJul 2026

91% AI deal score

$2,776

$1,913

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Egyptair

Egyptair

Business Class

From NBO

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London

United KingdomDec 2026

90% AI deal score

$3,194

$2,176

Save $1,018

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Etihad Airways

Business Class

From NBO

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Amsterdam

NetherlandsJul 2026

89% AI deal score

$2,475

$1,978

Save $497

Egyptair

Egyptair

Business Class

From NBO

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Berlin

GermanyJul 2026

89% AI deal score

$2,598

$2,214

Save $384

Egyptair

Egyptair

Business Class

From NBO

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Manchester

United KingdomSep 2026

87% AI deal score

$3,384

$2,344

Save $1,040

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

Business Class

From NBO

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Munich

GermanyJul 2026

84% AI deal score

$2,799

$2,237

Save $562

Egyptair

Egyptair

Business Class

From NBO

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Beijing

ChinaJul 2026

83% AI deal score

$3,813

$2,467

Save $1,346

China Southern

China Southern

Business Class

From NBO

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Geneva

SwitzerlandJan 2027

82% AI deal score

$3,562

$2,439

Save $1,123

Egyptair

Egyptair

Business Class

From NBO

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Amsterdam

NetherlandsJun 2026

82% AI deal score

$7,667

$4,608

Save $3,059

Etihad

Etihad

Business Class

From NBO

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Madrid

SpainJul 2026

81% AI deal score

$2,724

$2,470

Save $254

Ethiopian

Ethiopian

Business Class

From NBO

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Mombasa

KenyaJul 2026

80% AI deal score

$462

$380

Save $82

Kenya Airways

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From NBO

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Kisumu

KenyaJul 2026

77% AI deal score

$471

$386

Save $85

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Kenya Airways

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Casablanca

MoroccoJul 2026

77% AI deal score

$2,292

$2,241

Save $51

Egyptair

Egyptair

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From NBO

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Johannesburg

South AfricaOct 2026

68% AI deal score

$1,015

$943

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Uganda Airlines

Uganda Airlines

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Booking Flights from Nairobi: Frequently Asked Questions

Historically, flights from Nairobi under $250 typically include destinations within Kenya. Across the trailing quarter, there were 8 such destinations identified. For example, flights to Kitale had a median price of $78, while flights to Malindi had a median price of $90. Other affordable options included Lodwar and Ukunda, with median prices of $101 and $127 respectively.

In the trailing 90 days, travelers could fly from Nairobi to 2065 unique cities across 136 countries. A significant portion of these flights, 17%, were to destinations within Kenya. Other popular regions included the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom, each accounting for 8% of the available destinations.

Across the trailing quarter, Mombasa in Kenya was a frequently served destination from Nairobi. Dubai in the United Arab Emirates was also a popular choice for travelers. Additionally, London in the United Kingdom consistently appeared among the most popular destinations.