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Fri, Nov 6

Dakar DSSNairobi NBO

£426

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Sun, Nov 8

Dakar DSSNairobi NBO

£427

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Mon, Nov 9

Dakar DSSNairobi NBO

£456

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Dakar DSSNairobi NBO

£456

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Wed, Nov 4

Dakar DSSNairobi NBO

£456

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Sat, Nov 7

Dakar DSSNairobi NBO

£489

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Tue, Nov 3 – Sat, Nov 7

Dakar DSSNairobi NBO

£479

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Mon, Nov 9 – Thu, Nov 12

Dakar DSSNairobi NBO

£617

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Tue, Nov 3 – Fri, Nov 6

Dakar DSSNairobi NBO

£679

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Dakar DSSNairobi NBO

£788

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£818

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How much do flights to Nairobi cost?

Cheapest one-way trip	£426
Cheapest round-trip	£479
Average round-trip	£949
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack
Most popular airline	Iberia Airlines

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
Kenya Bus Service (Route 34)	45-90 min	KES 100 – KES 150; approximately $0.75–1.15 USD	every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Matatu (shared minibus)	40-80 min	KES 80 – KES 150; approximately $0.60–1.15 USD	frequent during daytime (traffic dependent)	local experience
Taxi (metered/negotiated)	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
Uber/Bolt	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
Private transfer (pre-booked)	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
Taxi	15-40 min	KES 800 – KES 1,500; approximately $6–12 USD	on-demand (traffic dependent)	domestic flight connections
Uber/Bolt	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

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

Airline	Mon 05.10	Tue 06.10	Wed 07.10	Thu 08.10	Fri 09.10	Sat 10.10	Sun 11.10
Kenya Airways	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 0 total	Daily flights: 0 average	Most flights: 0 flights

Airline	Mon 12.10	Tue 13.10	Wed 14.10	Thu 15.10	Fri 16.10	Sat 17.10	Sun 18.10
Kenya Airways	---	---	---	---	---	1	---
Weekly flights: 1 total	Daily flights: 0.14 average	Most flights: Saturday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 19.10	Tue 20.10	Wed 21.10	Thu 22.10	Fri 23.10	Sat 24.10	Sun 25.10
Kenya Airways	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 0 total	Daily flights: 0 average	Most flights: 0 flights

Airline	Mon 26.10	Tue 27.10	Wed 28.10	Thu 29.10	Fri 30.10	Sat 31.10	Sun 01.11
Kenya Airways	---	---	---	---	---	1	---
Weekly flights: 1 total	Daily flights: 0.14 average	Most flights: Saturday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Dakar to Nairobi

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Iberia Airlines	IBE	IB	Yes
Turkish Airlines	THY	TK	No
Royal Air Maroc	RAM	AT	No
Kenya Airways	KQA	KQ	No
Ethiopian Airlines	ETH	ET	Yes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Nairobi

Average Weather

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	6°C	-1°C
February	8°C	0°C
March	12°C	2°C
April	16°C	6°C
May	20°C	9°C
June	25°C	14°C
July	28°C	16°C
August	27°C	16°C
September	22°C	12°C
October	17°C	8°C
November	11°C	3°C
December	7°C	0°C

Hottest Month

28°C

July

Coldest month

-1°C

January

Sunny days

263

days per year

Snow days

days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday

10 Oct

21°C14°C

17 Oct

69%

20°C15°C

Sunday

11 Oct

20°C12°C

18 Oct

18%

16°C11°C

Monday

12 Oct

20°C12°C

19 Oct

14°C10°C

Tuesday

13 Oct

20°C13°C

20 Oct

12%

15°C8°C

Wednesday

14 Oct

19°C13°C

21 Oct

19°C9°C

Thursday

15 Oct

21°C13°C

22 Oct

17°C11°C

Friday

16 Oct

49%

21°C14°C

23 Oct

16°C9°C

Book your trip to arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International, or Wilson. The most popular airlines for this route are Iberia Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, Kenya Airways, and Ethiopian Airlines. Dakar and Nairobi have 391 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Dakar?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Dakar and London, Manchester, Abidjan, Nouakchott, Banjul, Sal, Praia, Istanbul, Casablanca, Geneva, Conakry, Multan, Lahore, Brussels, Barcelona, Jeddah, Bissau, Las Vegas, Marrakesh, Montreal.

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 Nairobi?

The main airport in Nairobi is Jomo Kenyatta International. It is also served by Arusha, Amboseli, Nanyuki.

Which airlines fly between Dakar and Nairobi?

Currently, you can fly between Dakar and Nairobi with Iberia Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airlines.

When’s the best time to travel between Dakar and Nairobi?

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Dakar 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.

What flights operate between Dakar and Nairobi?

Traveling between Dakar and Nairobi, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

How many airports are there near Nairobi?

There are a number of airports in and around Nairobi. The main one is Jomo Kenyatta International and other nearby airports include Arusha, Amboseli, Nanyuki.

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Dakar and Nairobi depart?

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Dakar, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Dakar and Nairobi arrive?

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Nairobi, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

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