Travelling from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Cairo International Airport (CAI): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Cairo International Airport is 5 hours.
Cairo is one hour behind Nairobi and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Every week, there are ten Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Cairo International Airport flights. If you want to be on board as soon as possible, select the 02:55 EgyptAir flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 06:40 with EgyptAir.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your NBO to CAI flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
EgyptAir has direct flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Cairo International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Cairo — and maybe even more of Egypt if you have time.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with EgyptAir on this route.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time arrival rate for NBO to CAI flights is EgyptAir.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Cairo International Airport. These are the top stopovers between NBO and CAI:
King Abdulaziz International Airport
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
Juba International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Cairo International Airport flight is Rs68,746. A return fare right now is Rs121,869. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Get cheap tickets from NBO to CAI by booking at least two months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Cairo International Airport is January. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from NBO to CAI by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Cairo International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Of all flights leaving Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, 67.1% land on time at their destination.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Nairobi. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel near NBO? If you've booked an early flight from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Cairo International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Cairo International Airport (CAI)
If you're getting in on a late Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Cairo International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these options near CAI:
Pick up a Cairo International Airport rental car and explore Cairo and beyond with your own wheels. Auto-Union, Hertz and Alamo are well-known companies to choose from here.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Cairo International Airport around one week in advance.
Getting from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
Cairo International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from central Cairo. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour 25 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
August is the busiest month for flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Cairo International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Cairo in April.
When booking your flight from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Cairo International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Cairo, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC to 40ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from NBO to CAI in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 8ºC and 22ºC on average.
Explore more of Egypt
Alexandria is just one of the many cities in Egypt waiting to be discovered once you've seen Cairo. Around 177 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Anwar El Sadat Museum - Library of Alexandria, Montazah Palace Gardens and Pompey's Pillar.
If you want to check out another great destination in Egypt, consider Port Said, roughly 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo. Village Dolphin Beach, Manshiah Square and قاعه توليب tulip garden are the start of reasons to visit.