Cheap flights from Addis Ababa to Nairobi from £228

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Addis Ababa ADDNairobi NBO
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How much do flights to Nairobi cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£228

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£391

Cheapest round-trip

£395

Average round-trip

£529

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

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
Addis Ababa Bole International
Arrive to
Jomo Kenyatta International
Average flights per week
353
Flight distance
1164 km
Worth visiting
Mt. Kenya Wildlife Conservancy

Weekly direct flights

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

AirlineMon 06.04Tue 07.04Wed 08.04Thu 09.04Fri 10.04Sat 11.04Sun 12.04
Ethiopian Airlines
2322222
Kenya Airways
2222---22
Qatar Airways
1---1------------
Weekly flights: 29 totalDaily flights: 4.14 averageMost flights: Tuesday 3 flights
AirlineMon 13.04Tue 14.04Wed 15.04Thu 16.04Fri 17.04Sat 18.04Sun 19.04
Ethiopian Airlines
2222222
Kenya Airways
2222222
Qatar Airways
1111---1---
Weekly flights: 33 totalDaily flights: 4.71 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 20.04Tue 21.04Wed 22.04Thu 23.04Fri 24.04Sat 25.04Sun 26.04
Ethiopian Airlines
2222222
Kenya Airways
22---2122
Qatar Airways
1---------------1
Weekly flights: 27 totalDaily flights: 3.86 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 27.04Tue 28.04Wed 29.04Thu 30.04Fri 01.05Sat 02.05Sun 03.05
Ethiopian Airlines
2222222
Kenya Airways
2222222
Qatar Airways
1---111---1
Weekly flights: 33 totalDaily flights: 4.71 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights

Check-in for a flight from Addis Ababa to Nairobi

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Ethiopian AirlinesETHETYes
Safarilink AviationXLKF2Yes
Kenya AirwaysKQAKQNo
Fly DubaiFDBFZYes
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes

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
310
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
11 Apr
89%
26°C15°C
18 Apr
88%
25°C15°C
Sunday
12 Apr
88%
26°C14°C
19 Apr
25°C14°C
Monday
13 Apr
89%
25°C16°C
20 Apr
26°C14°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
86%
25°C15°C
21 Apr
26°C14°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
86%
25°C15°C
22 Apr
27°C14°C
Thursday
16 Apr
89%
25°C14°C
23 Apr
26°C15°C
Friday
17 Apr
89%
24°C15°C
24 Apr
27°C15°C
Book your trip to arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International, or Wilson. The distance between Addis Ababa and Nairobi is 1164 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Ethiopian Airlines, Safarilink Aviation, Kenya Airways, Fly Dubai, and Qatar Airways. Addis Ababa and Nairobi have 353 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Addis Ababa to Nairobi?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Addis Ababa and Nairobi takes around 2.3 hours.
What is the flight distance between Addis Ababa and Nairobi?
The flight distance between Addis Ababa and Nairobi is 1164 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Addis Ababa and Nairobi?
Several carriers operate flights between Addis Ababa and Nairobi. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Qatar Airways.
What are the most popular routes to and from Addis Ababa?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Addis Ababa and London, Jeddah, Bucharest, Dubai, Doha, Riyadh, Asmara, Cairo, Abu Dhabi, Abha, Milan, Dublin, Kunming, Tbilisi, Vienna, Entebbe, Medina, New Delhi, Almaty, Dammam.
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, Melbourne.
What airports are near Addis Ababa?
The main airport in Addis Ababa is Addis Ababa Bole International. It is also served by Addis Ababa Bole International, Awasa.
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 Addis Ababa and Nairobi?
Currently, you can fly between Addis Ababa and Nairobi with Ethiopian Airlines, Safarilink Aviation, Kenya Airways, Fly Dubai, Qatar Airways.
When’s the best time to travel between Addis Ababa and Nairobi?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Addis Ababa and Nairobi, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
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