Travelling from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Dubai Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport is 5 hours.
Nairobi is one hour behind Dubai and observes the UTC+3 timezone.
There are 43 Dubai Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport flights every week to choose from.
Leave enough time to catch your DXB to NBO flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as December, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
With direct flights from Dubai Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport available from numerous airlines, flying to Nairobi (and then other destinations in Kenya) is easy. You can travel nonstop with:
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Emirates on this route.
With a dependable 82.79% of services arriving as scheduled, Emirates is the most punctual carrier operating DXB to NBO flights.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Dubai Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between DXB and NBO include:
Addis Ababa Airport
Mombasa Airport
Mogadishu Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO)
Rs58,036 is the lowest price for a one-way Dubai Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs103,722. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from DXB to NBO, reserve your trip 11 months before your departure.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Dubai Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from DXB to NBO.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Dubai Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport.
Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)
When it comes to Dubai Airport's on-time performance, 71% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Dubai to Dubai Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Dubai Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to DXB:
Arriving at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Dubai Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near NBO instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Auto-Union, Green Motion or Hertz and experience more of Nairobi and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport around three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO) to central Nairobi
From Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport, Nairobi is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Dubai Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Nairobi. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Nairobi is February, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Dubai Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
July sees average temperatures of between 12ºC and 24ºC. Search for cheap tickets from DXB to NBO around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Kenya
Nairobi is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Kenya waiting to be explored. Around 434 kilometres south-east of Nairobi, a trip to Mombasa will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Mombasa Marine National Park, Fort Jesus and Mombasa Beach.
Around 145 kilometres north-west of Nairobi, Nakuru is another essential stop in Kenya. No visit is complete without checking out Nakuru National Park, Lake Nakuru and Lake Nakuru View.
