Cheap flights from Abu Dhabi to Nairobi from £152

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Thu, May 28
Abu Dhabi AUHNairobi NBO
£152
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Sat, May 30
Abu Dhabi AUHNairobi NBO
£163
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Mon, May 25
Abu Dhabi AUHNairobi NBO
£166
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Wed, May 27
Abu Dhabi AUHNairobi NBO
£170
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Sat, May 30
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£240
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Mon, May 25
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How much do flights to Nairobi cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£152

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£400

Cheapest round-trip

£359

Average round-trip

£532

Nonstop flights in May

£239 – £244

Getting from Nairobi's airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: public buses and matatus.

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.

From Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

45-90 min

KES 100-KES 150 (approximately $0.75–1.15 USD)

every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

40-80 min

KES 80-KES 150 (approximately $0.60–1.15 USD)

frequent during daytime (traffic dependent)

local experience

30-60 min

KES 2,000-KES 3,500 (approximately $15–27 USD; negotiate before departure)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience with luggage

30-60 min

KES 1,200-KES 2,500 (approximately $9–19 USD; surge pricing may apply)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

30-60 min

KES 3,500-KES 6,000 (approximately $27–46 USD; fixed rate)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

business travelers

From Wilson Airport (WIL)

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

15-40 min

KES 800-KES 1,500 (approximately $6–12 USD)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

domestic flight connections

15-40 min

KES 500-KES 1,200 (approximately $4–9 USD)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

quick city access

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
330
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 11.05Tue 12.05Wed 13.05Thu 14.05Fri 15.05Sat 16.05Sun 17.05
Etihad Airways
---1---1---1---
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 18.05Tue 19.05Wed 20.05Thu 21.05Fri 22.05Sat 23.05Sun 24.05
Etihad Airways
11---1---1---
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 25.05Tue 26.05Wed 27.05Thu 28.05Fri 29.05Sat 30.05Sun 31.05
Etihad Airways
11---1---1---
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 01.06Tue 02.06Wed 03.06Thu 04.06Fri 05.06Sat 06.06Sun 07.06
Etihad Airways
11---1---1---
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Abu Dhabi to Nairobi

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo
Safarilink AviationXLKF2Yes
Ethiopian AirlinesETHETYes
Gulf Air BahrainGFAGFNo
Kenya AirwaysKQAKQNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

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
9 May
93%
23°C15°C
16 May
87%
22°C13°C
Sunday
10 May
88%
22°C14°C
17 May
88%
22°C13°C
Monday
11 May
78%
22°C15°C
18 May
81%
22°C14°C
Tuesday
12 May
89%
22°C15°C
19 May
87%
24°C13°C
Wednesday
13 May
80%
21°C15°C
20 May
83%
24°C14°C
Thursday
14 May
87%
21°C15°C
21 May
85%
23°C13°C
Friday
15 May
78%
20°C15°C
22 May
71%
23°C14°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, Safarilink Aviation, Ethiopian Airlines, Gulf Air Bahrain, and Kenya Airways. Abu Dhabi and Nairobi have 330 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Abu Dhabi to Nairobi?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Abu Dhabi and Nairobi takes around 5.2 hours.
What is the flight distance between Abu Dhabi and Nairobi?
The flight distance between Abu Dhabi and Nairobi is 3447 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Abu Dhabi and Nairobi?
Several carriers operate flights between Abu Dhabi and Nairobi. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Etihad Airways.
What are the most popular routes to and from Abu Dhabi?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Abu Dhabi and London, Manchester, Jeddah, Amman, Medina, Birmingham, Cairo, Baku, Kutaisi, Colombo, Tashkent, Vienna, Riyadh, Mumbai, Larnaca, Dammam, Kochi, Istanbul, Glasgow, Belfast.
What are the most popular routes to and from Nairobi?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Nairobi and London, Mombasa, Malindi, Kisumu, Eldoret, Ukunda, Manchester, Johannesburg, Dar es Salaam, Entebbe, Zanzibar, Cape Town, Lamu, Perth, Belfast, Kuala Lumpur, Kigali, Lusaka, Mogadishu, Addis Ababa.
Which airports are there in Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is mainly served by Zayed International Airport. But there are other airports nearby, including Abu Dhabi Yas Island SPB.
What airports are near Abu Dhabi?
The main airport in Abu Dhabi is Zayed International Airport. It is also served by Dubai International, Sharjah International, Ras Al Khaimah International, Al Ain International, Al Maktoum International, Sohar.
What airports are near Nairobi?
The main airport in Nairobi is Jomo Kenyatta International. It is also served by Arusha, Nanyuki, Amboseli.
Which airlines fly between Abu Dhabi and Nairobi?
Currently, you can fly between Abu Dhabi and Nairobi with Etihad Airways, Safarilink Aviation, Ethiopian Airlines, Gulf Air Bahrain, Kenya Airways.
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