Cheap flights from Abu Dhabi to Nairobi from £184

Cheap flights from Abu Dhabi to Nairobi from £184

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Thu, Jul 9
Abu Dhabi AUHNairobi NBO

£184
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Wed, Jul 8
Abu Dhabi AUHNairobi NBO

£198
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Sat, Jul 11
Abu Dhabi AUHNairobi NBO

£249
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Tue, Jul 7
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£249
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Thu, Jul 9
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Mon, Jul 6
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Wed, Jul 8 – Sun, Jul 12
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£389
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Thu, Jul 9 – Tue, Jul 14
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£401
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Wed, Jul 8 – Sun, Jul 12
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Getting from Nairobi's airport to the city center

Nairobi is served by Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), located approximately 15 km southeast of the city center. As Kenya's main international gateway, the airport offers several airport transfers to city center options including taxis, ride-hailing services, public buses, and private transfers. Wilson Airport (WIL), primarily used for domestic and regional flights, sits just 6 km south of downtown. Journey times vary significantly depending on Nairobi's notorious traffic conditions, particularly during rush hours.

How to get from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Nairobi?

How to get from Wilson Airport (WIL) to Nairobi?

Notes:

  • Prices in KES (Kenyan Shilling); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Nairobi traffic can be severe, especially during morning (7–9 AM) and evening (5–8 PM) rush hours. Allow extra time.
  • Always use licensed taxis from official airport ranks or reputable ride-hailing apps for safety.
  • Negotiate taxi fares before departure or confirm the meter is running.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Nairobi

Depart from
Zayed International Airport
Arrive to
Jomo Kenyatta International
Average flights per week
348
Flight distance
3447 km
Worth visiting
Mt. Kenya Wildlife Conservancy

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Nairobi in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 22.06Tue 23.06Wed 24.06Thu 25.06Fri 26.06Sat 27.06Sun 28.06
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Weekly flights: 1 totalDaily flights: 0.14 averageMost flights: Sunday 1 flights
AirlineMon 29.06Tue 30.06Wed 01.07Thu 02.07Fri 03.07Sat 04.07Sun 05.07
1122123
Weekly flights: 12 totalDaily flights: 1.71 averageMost flights: Sunday 3 flights
AirlineMon 06.07Tue 07.07Wed 08.07Thu 09.07Fri 10.07Sat 11.07Sun 12.07
2222123
Weekly flights: 14 totalDaily flights: 2 averageMost flights: Sunday 3 flights
AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
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Weekly flights: 14 totalDaily flights: 2 averageMost flights: Sunday 3 flights

Check-in for a flight from Abu Dhabi to Nairobi

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo
Air TanzaniaATCTCYes
Safarilink AviationXLKF2Yes
Hahn Air H1Yes
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes

Weather in Nairobi

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January26°C14°C
February27°C15°C
March27°C15°C
April24°C15°C
May23°C14°C
June22°C13°C
July22°C13°C
August23°C13°C
September25°C14°C
October26°C15°C
November24°C15°C
December24°C14°C
Hottest Month
27°C
February
Coldest month
13°C
July
Sunny days
311
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
27 Jun
17%
24°C12°C
4 Jul
53%
22°C12°C
Sunday
28 Jun
57%
24°C13°C
5 Jul
20%
21°C12°C
Monday
29 Jun
36%
25°C13°C
6 Jul
22°C12°C
Tuesday
30 Jun
27%
20°C15°C
7 Jul
23%
23°C13°C
Wednesday
1 Jul
12%
21°C14°C
8 Jul
15%
23°C13°C
Thursday
2 Jul
36%
24°C12°C
9 Jul
23°C13°C
Friday
3 Jul
42%
23°C12°C
10 Jul
24°C12°C
Book your trip to arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International, or Wilson. The distance between Abu Dhabi and Nairobi is 3447 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Etihad Airways, Air Tanzania, Safarilink Aviation, Hahn Air, and Qatar Airways. Abu Dhabi and Nairobi have 348 direct flights per week.

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