Cheap flights from Bahrain Island to Nairobi from £173

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Manama BAHNairobi NBO
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Tue, Jul 28
Manama BAHNairobi NBO
£174
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Mon, Jul 27
Manama BAHNairobi NBO
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Manama BAHNairobi NBO
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Manama BAHNairobi NBO
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Manama BAHNairobi NBO
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How much do flights to Nairobi cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£173

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£613

Cheapest round-trip

£364

Average round-trip

£432

Nonstop flights in July

£393 – £659

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.

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

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

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

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
Bahrain International
Arrive to
Jomo Kenyatta International
Average flights per week
373
Flight distance
3406 km
Worth visiting
Mt. Kenya Wildlife Conservancy

Weekly direct flights

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

AirlineMon 06.07Tue 07.07Wed 08.07Thu 09.07Fri 10.07Sat 11.07Sun 12.07
Gulf Air Bahrain
1---1---------1
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
Gulf Air Bahrain
1---1---2---1
Weekly flights: 5 totalDaily flights: 0.71 averageMost flights: Friday 2 flights
AirlineMon 20.07Tue 21.07Wed 22.07Thu 23.07Fri 24.07Sat 25.07Sun 26.07
Gulf Air Bahrain
1---1---2---1
Weekly flights: 5 totalDaily flights: 0.71 averageMost flights: Friday 2 flights
AirlineMon 27.07Tue 28.07Wed 29.07Thu 30.07Fri 31.07Sat 01.08Sun 02.08
Gulf Air Bahrain
------1---2---1
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Friday 2 flights

Check-in for a flight from Manama to Nairobi

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Gulf Air BahrainGFAGFNo
Fly DubaiFDBFZYes
EmiratesUAEEKNo
Safarilink AviationXLKF2Yes
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo

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
11 Jul
50%
21°C14°C
18 Jul
36%
25°C12°C
Sunday
12 Jul
17%
25°C13°C
19 Jul
11%
23°C14°C
Monday
13 Jul
36%
24°C13°C
20 Jul
23°C12°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
17%
25°C12°C
21 Jul
38%
24°C13°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
17%
23°C12°C
22 Jul
18%
25°C13°C
Thursday
16 Jul
24°C12°C
23 Jul
25°C13°C
Friday
17 Jul
36%
26°C13°C
24 Jul
26°C12°C
Book your trip to arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International, or Wilson. The distance between Manama and Nairobi is 3406 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Gulf Air Bahrain, Fly Dubai, Emirates, Safarilink Aviation, and Etihad Airways. Manama and Nairobi have 373 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Manama to Nairobi?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Manama and Nairobi takes around 5.4 hours.
What is the flight distance between Manama and Nairobi?
The flight distance between Manama and Nairobi is 3406 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Manama and Nairobi?
Several carriers operate flights between Manama and Nairobi. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Gulf Air Bahrain.
What are the most popular routes to and from Manama?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Manama and London, Manchester, Riyadh, Jeddah, Birmingham, Dubai, Istanbul, Muscat, Edinburgh, Cairo, Newcastle upon Tyne, Glasgow, Kuwait City, Medina, Dammam, Doha, New Delhi, Islamabad, Manila, Abu Dhabi.
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.
What airports are near Manama?
The main airport in Manama is Bahrain International. It is also served by King Fahd International, Bahrain International, Al-Ahsa International.
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 Manama and Nairobi?
Currently, you can fly between Manama and Nairobi with Gulf Air Bahrain, Fly Dubai, Emirates, Safarilink Aviation, Etihad Airways.
When’s the best time to travel between Manama and Nairobi?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Manama 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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