How far do most flights from Nairobi go?

Historically, the majority of flights from Nairobi are long-haul, accounting for 84% of routes. Medium-haul flights make up 14% of the routes, offering a moderate distance for travelers. Short-haul flights are less common, representing only 2% of the total. These proportions reflect typical flight distances observed in the trailing 90 days.

Where are the cheapest international flights from Nairobi?

In the trailing 90 days, while Kitale within Kenya typically has a median price of $78, international flights from Nairobi show varying median prices. For example, flights to Dar es Salaam in Tanzania historically average around $221. Other international destinations like Criciúma, Brazil, and Xi'an, China, have median prices of approximately $230 and $231 respectively. Bloemfontein in South Africa typically costs around $302.

What's the cheapest month to fly from Nairobi?

Historically, February has been the cheapest month to fly from Nairobi, with an average price of $705. This represents a significant saving of 29% compared to the annual median average price of $996. January is also a cost-effective option, typically having an average price of $750. These trends are based on historical flight data.

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Kenya • 2026-08-24
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Kenya • 2026-10-11
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Kenya • 2026-10-04
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$105
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Flights from Nairobi: Overview

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Right now, the cheapest flights from Nairobi can be found to Kisumu, with fares starting at $78 for a roundtrip. Other economical options include flights to Mombasa for $97 and to Eldoret for $117. These prices represent the minimum roundtrip fares currently available from Nairobi.

Travelers looking for cheap flights from Nairobi have access to a wide array of destinations, with recent fares covering 603 unique cities. Over the last 90 days, the top countries by share of recent fares are Kenya, accounting for 32%, followed by Tanzania at 12%, and the United Arab Emirates at 9%. This indicates a strong focus on regional travel within East Africa, alongside significant international connections to the Middle East.

When flying from Nairobi, direct flights make up a relatively small portion of the available options. Only 18.7% of recent fares from Nairobi are non-stop, indicating that connecting flights are the dominant mode of travel for many routes.

Over the last 90 days, the most frequently discounted destination from Nairobi is Mombasa in Kenya. Other popular routes include flights to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates and London in the United Kingdom, which consistently appear among recent fare observations.

The majority of routes from Nairobi are international and long-distance. About 84% of recent routes are classified as long-haul, while 14% are medium-haul, and only 2% are short-haul. This shows that Nairobi primarily serves as a hub for extensive international travel rather than short regional hops.

Most popular airlines from Nairobi

Kenya Airways

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Turkish Airlines

Emirates Airlines

KLM

Lufthansa

Qatar Airways

Rwandair Express

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NBO - Amsterdam

Nairobi (NBO) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Saudia

$989

$579

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

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NBO - Shanghai

Nairobi (NBO) - Shanghai (SHA)

China Southern Airlines

$1,423

$749

One-way

Mon, Aug 31

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NBO - Toronto

Nairobi (NBO) - Toronto (YTZ)

Austrian Airlines

$2,091

$1,114

One-way

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - St. Louis

Nairobi (NBO) - St. Louis (STL)

Qatar Airways

$1,954

$1,169

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

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NBO - Cincinnati

Nairobi (NBO) - Cincinnati (CVG)

British Airways

$2,191

$1,209

One-way

Thu, Aug 27

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Fort Wayne

Nairobi (NBO) - Fort Wayne (FWA)

American Airlines, Etihad Airways

$2,677

$1,368

One-way

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Amsterdam

TOP

Netherlands • Oct 2026

from

$520

Chicago

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United States • Sep 2026

from

$930

Barcelona

TOP

Spain • Oct 2026

from

$398

Geneva

TOP

Switzerland • Oct 2026

from

$467

Colombo

TOP

Sri Lanka • Nov 2026

from

$492

Vienna

TOP

Austria • Oct 2026

from

$536

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Nairobi

-60%

NBO - Saguenay

$2,600 → $1,034

-49%

NBO - Fort Wayne

$2,677 → $1,368

-55%

NBO - Toronto

$2,065 → $939

-42%

NBO - Freeport

$2,603 → $1,498

Popular Airports from Nairobi

Nairobi airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Fri - Mon - Sun

Flights from NBO are cheapest on Fri, Mon, and Sun, with fares from $40.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$39 direct / ~$78 roundtrip

Ultra-low fares cluster on routes to Kisumu, Mombasa, and Eldoret within Kenya.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Air Tanzania, Precision Air

Regional carriers offer the most routes from Nairobi.

⏱️ Best time to book

0-2 weeks in advance

Booking 0-2 weeks in advance tends to offer lower prices for flights from NBO.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Feb - Mar, Jan

Flights from Nairobi tend to be cheaper in February, March, and January.

🎯 Booking tip

Compare nearby airports first

Flights from Wilson Airport (WIL) are often cheaper, with fares from $51.

Nairobi main airports to depart from

Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO)

Cheapest

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is ideal for travelers seeking international and major domestic routes.

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

💸 Flights from ~$77

Wilson (WIL)

Wilson Airport is suitable for travelers flying on regional and domestic routes within Kenya.

📍 ~3 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$125

Airports nearby Nairobi used as alternative

Kilimanjaro International (JRO)

Cheapest

Kilimanjaro International is a major international airport and a reliable alternative for long-haul connections.

📍 ~239 km from Nairobi (requires a 4-5 hour car journey and international border crossing)

💸 Flights from ~$105

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Booking Flights from Nairobi: Frequently Asked Questions

Historically, several destinations from Nairobi have offered median prices under $200. For instance, flights to Kitale typically cost around $78, while destinations like Lodwar and Malindi have median prices of approximately $93. Other affordable options include Kikambala at $118 and Ukunda at $129. These prices reflect trends observed across the trailing 90 days.

From Nairobi, travelers can typically fly to 603 unique cities across 87 countries. Historically, flights within Kenya account for 32% of destinations. Tanzania is another significant destination, representing 12% of available routes, while the United Arab Emirates makes up 9%. This breadth of destinations has been observed across the trailing 90 days.

Across the trailing quarter, some of the most frequently served destinations from Nairobi include Mombasa in Kenya, which is a popular domestic route. Internationally, Dubai in the United Arab Emirates is a consistently busy destination. London in the United Kingdom also ranks among the most popular places to fly from Nairobi, based on historical data.

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Most popular airlines from Nairobi

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Qatar Airways

Rwandair Express

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NBO - Amsterdam

Nairobi (NBO) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Saudia

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$579

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Shanghai

Nairobi (NBO) - Shanghai (SHA)

China Southern Airlines

$1,423

$749

One-way

Mon, Aug 31

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Toronto

Nairobi (NBO) - Toronto (YTZ)

Austrian Airlines

$2,091

$1,114

One-way

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - St. Louis

Nairobi (NBO) - St. Louis (STL)

Qatar Airways

$1,954

$1,169

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Cincinnati

Nairobi (NBO) - Cincinnati (CVG)

British Airways

$2,191

$1,209

One-way

Thu, Aug 27

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Fort Wayne

Nairobi (NBO) - Fort Wayne (FWA)

American Airlines, Etihad Airways

$2,677

$1,368

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Nairobi

Amsterdam

TOP

Netherlands • Oct 2026

from

$520

Chicago

TOP

United States • Sep 2026

from

$930

Barcelona

TOP

Spain • Oct 2026

from

$398

Geneva

TOP

Switzerland • Oct 2026

from

$467

Colombo

TOP

Sri Lanka • Nov 2026

from

$492

Vienna

TOP

Austria • Oct 2026

from

$536

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Nairobi

-60%

NBO - Saguenay

$2,600 → $1,034

-49%

NBO - Fort Wayne

$2,677 → $1,368

-55%

NBO - Toronto

$2,065 → $939

-42%

NBO - Freeport

$2,603 → $1,498

Popular Airports from Nairobi

Nairobi airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Fri - Mon - Sun

Flights from NBO are cheapest on Fri, Mon, and Sun, with fares from $40.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$39 direct / ~$78 roundtrip

Ultra-low fares cluster on routes to Kisumu, Mombasa, and Eldoret within Kenya.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Air Tanzania, Precision Air

Regional carriers offer the most routes from Nairobi.

⏱️ Best time to book

0-2 weeks in advance

Booking 0-2 weeks in advance tends to offer lower prices for flights from NBO.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Feb - Mar, Jan

Flights from Nairobi tend to be cheaper in February, March, and January.

🎯 Booking tip

Compare nearby airports first

Flights from Wilson Airport (WIL) are often cheaper, with fares from $51.

Nairobi main airports to depart from

Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO)

Cheapest

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is ideal for travelers seeking international and major domestic routes.

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

💸 Flights from ~$77

Wilson (WIL)

Wilson Airport is suitable for travelers flying on regional and domestic routes within Kenya.

📍 ~3 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$125

Airports nearby Nairobi used as alternative

Kilimanjaro International (JRO)

Cheapest

Kilimanjaro International is a major international airport and a reliable alternative for long-haul connections.

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Fri - Mon - Sun

From ~$39 direct / ~$78 roundtrip

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Feb - Mar, Jan

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Where are the cheapest international flights from Nairobi?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Nairobi?

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Fri - Mon - Sun

From ~$39 direct / ~$78 roundtrip

Air Tanzania, Precision Air

0-2 weeks in advance

Feb - Mar, Jan

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