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How much do flights to Nairobi cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£128

Cheapest round-trip

£248

Average round-trip

£249

Nonstop flights in July

£128 – £338

Most popular airline

Precision Air

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
Julius Nyerere International
Arrive to
Jomo Kenyatta International
Average flights per week
306
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 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
Precision Air
3233333
Air Tanzania
1332322
Kenya Airways
12---112---
Skyward Express Limited
1------1111
Weekly flights: 48 totalDaily flights: 6.86 averageMost flights: Monday 3 flights
AirlineMon 20.07Tue 21.07Wed 22.07Thu 23.07Fri 24.07Sat 25.07Sun 26.07
Precision Air
3233333
Air Tanzania
2323322
Kenya Airways
112---121
Skyward Express Limited
1------1111
Weekly flights: 50 totalDaily flights: 7.14 averageMost flights: Monday 3 flights
AirlineMon 27.07Tue 28.07Wed 29.07Thu 30.07Fri 31.07Sat 01.08Sun 02.08
Precision Air
3333333
Air Tanzania
3333322
Kenya Airways
1121212
Skyward Express Limited
1------1111
Weekly flights: 55 totalDaily flights: 7.86 averageMost flights: Monday 3 flights
AirlineMon 03.08Tue 04.08Wed 05.08Thu 06.08Fri 07.08Sat 08.08Sun 09.08
Precision Air
3222222
Air Tanzania
3333322
Kenya Airways
2111223
Skyward Express Limited
1---------1---1
Weekly flights: 49 totalDaily flights: 7 averageMost flights: Monday 3 flights

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

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Precision AirPRFPWYes
Kenya AirwaysKQAKQNo
Hahn Air H1Yes
Air TanzaniaATCTCYes
Skyward Express LimitedSEWOWYes

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 Dar es Salaam and Nairobi is 668 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Precision Air, Kenya Airways, Hahn Air, Air Tanzania, and Skyward Express Limited. Dar es Salaam and Nairobi have 306 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 2.0 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, Kenya Airways, Precision Air, Skyward Express Limited.
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 Precision Air, Kenya Airways, Hahn Air, Air Tanzania, Skyward Express Limited.
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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