Cheap flights from Dar es Salaam to Nairobi from £119

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How much do flights to Nairobi cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£119

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£290

Cheapest round-trip

£235

Average round-trip

£258

Nonstop flights in April

£146 – £404

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
Julius Nyerere International
Arrive to
Jomo Kenyatta International
Average flights per week
292
Flight distance
668 km
Worth visiting
Mt. Kenya Wildlife Conservancy

Weekly direct flights

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

AirlineMon 13.04Tue 14.04Wed 15.04Thu 16.04Fri 17.04Sat 18.04Sun 19.04
Kenya Airways
6262645
Air Tanzania
2222211
Skyward Express Limited
1111---1---
Weekly flights: 48 totalDaily flights: 6.86 averageMost flights: Monday 6 flights
AirlineMon 20.04Tue 21.04Wed 22.04Thu 23.04Fri 24.04Sat 25.04Sun 26.04
Kenya Airways
7275555
Air Tanzania
2222211
Skyward Express Limited
1111---1---
Weekly flights: 53 totalDaily flights: 7.57 averageMost flights: Monday 7 flights
AirlineMon 27.04Tue 28.04Wed 29.04Thu 30.04Fri 01.05Sat 02.05Sun 03.05
Kenya Airways
7375857
Air Tanzania
222221---
Skyward Express Limited
1111---1---
Weekly flights: 58 totalDaily flights: 8.29 averageMost flights: Friday 8 flights
AirlineMon 04.05Tue 05.05Wed 06.05Thu 07.05Fri 08.05Sat 09.05Sun 10.05
Kenya Airways
7575755
Air Tanzania
2222211
Skyward Express Limited
1111---1---
Weekly flights: 58 totalDaily flights: 8.29 averageMost flights: Monday 7 flights

Check-in for a flight from Dar es Salaam to Nairobi

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Kenya AirwaysKQAKQNo
Skyward Express LimitedSEWOWYes
Safarilink AviationXLKF2Yes
Precision AirPRFPWYes
Air TanzaniaATCTCYes

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 Dar es Salaam and Nairobi is 668 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Kenya Airways, Skyward Express Limited, Safarilink Aviation, Precision Air, and Air Tanzania. Dar es Salaam and Nairobi have 292 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Dar es Salaam to Nairobi?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Dar es Salaam and Nairobi takes around 1.9 hours.
What is the flight distance between Dar es Salaam and Nairobi?
The flight distance between Dar es Salaam and Nairobi is 668 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Dar es Salaam and Nairobi?
Several carriers operate flights between Dar es Salaam and Nairobi. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Air Tanzania, Skyward Express Limited, Kenya Airways.
What are the most popular routes to and from Dar es Salaam?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar, Dubai, Johannesburg, Harare, Mount Kilimanjaro, Cape Town, Entebbe, Livingstone, Kigali, Kuala Lumpur, Kigoma, Arusha, Lusaka, Addis Ababa, Mogadishu, Bukoba, Istanbul, Ndola, Mwanza, Mumbai.
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, Entebbe, Zanzibar, Cape Town, Lamu, Perth, Belfast, Kuala Lumpur, Kigali, Lusaka, Mogadishu, Addis Ababa, Melbourne.
What airports are near Dar es Salaam?
The main airport in Dar es Salaam is Julius Nyerere International. It is also served by Julius Nyerere 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 Dar es Salaam and Nairobi?
Currently, you can fly between Dar es Salaam and Nairobi with Kenya Airways, Skyward Express Limited, Safarilink Aviation, Precision Air, Air Tanzania.
When’s the best time to travel between Dar es Salaam and Nairobi?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Dar es Salaam 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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