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Thu, May 28
Doha DOHNairobi NBO
£163
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Sun, May 24
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£169
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Sat, May 30
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£172
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How much do flights to Nairobi cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£163

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£529

Cheapest round-trip

£340

Average round-trip

£484

Nonstop flights in May

£311 – £481

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

approximately $0.75–1.15 USD

every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

40-80 min

approximately $0.60–1.15 USD

frequent during daytime (traffic dependent)

local experience

30-60 min

approximately $15–27 USD; negotiate before departure

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience with luggage

30-60 min

approximately $9–19 USD; surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

30-60 min

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

approximately $6–12 USD

on-demand (traffic dependent)

domestic flight connections

15-40 min

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
Hamad International
Arrive to
Jomo Kenyatta International
Average flights per week
279
Flight distance
3356 km
Worth visiting
Mt. Kenya Wildlife Conservancy

Weekly direct flights

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

AirlineMon 11.05Tue 12.05Wed 13.05Thu 14.05Fri 15.05Sat 16.05Sun 17.05
Qatar Airways
2222233
Kenya Airways
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Weekly flights: 16 totalDaily flights: 2.29 averageMost flights: Saturday 3 flights
AirlineMon 18.05Tue 19.05Wed 20.05Thu 21.05Fri 22.05Sat 23.05Sun 24.05
Qatar Airways
3333333
Kenya Airways
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Weekly flights: 21 totalDaily flights: 3 averageMost flights: Monday 3 flights
AirlineMon 25.05Tue 26.05Wed 27.05Thu 28.05Fri 29.05Sat 30.05Sun 31.05
Qatar Airways
3333333
Kenya Airways
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Weekly flights: 33 totalDaily flights: 4.71 averageMost flights: Monday 3 flights
AirlineMon 01.06Tue 02.06Wed 03.06Thu 04.06Fri 05.06Sat 06.06Sun 07.06
Qatar Airways
3333333
Kenya Airways
313------3---
Weekly flights: 31 totalDaily flights: 4.43 averageMost flights: Monday 3 flights

Check-in for a flight from Doha to Nairobi

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

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
16 May
87%
22°C15°C
23 May
88%
21°C15°C
Sunday
17 May
89%
22°C14°C
24 May
79%
21°C13°C
Monday
18 May
89%
23°C14°C
25 May
84%
22°C13°C
Tuesday
19 May
85%
23°C13°C
26 May
83%
22°C13°C
Wednesday
20 May
82%
24°C14°C
27 May
85%
22°C15°C
Thursday
21 May
79%
21°C15°C
28 May
88%
22°C14°C
Friday
22 May
83%
22°C14°C
29 May
87%
22°C13°C
Book your trip to arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International, or Wilson. The distance between Doha and Nairobi is 3356 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Qatar Airways, Safarilink Aviation, Fly Dubai, Ethiopian Airlines, and Egyptair. Doha and Nairobi have 279 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Doha to Nairobi?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Doha and Nairobi takes around 5.3 hours.
What is the flight distance between Doha and Nairobi?
The flight distance between Doha and Nairobi is 3356 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Doha and Nairobi?
Several carriers operate flights between Doha and Nairobi. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Kenya Airways, Qatar Airways.
What are the most popular routes to and from Doha?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Doha and London, Manchester, Jeddah, Dubai, Birmingham, Medina, Edinburgh, Riyadh, Mumbai, Muscat, New Delhi, Cairo, Kathmandu, Kochi, Chennai, Belfast, Istanbul, Kuwait City, Amman, Manila.
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 Doha?
The main airport in Doha is Hamad International. It is also served by Hamad 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 Doha and Nairobi?
Currently, you can fly between Doha and Nairobi with Qatar Airways, Safarilink Aviation, Fly Dubai, Ethiopian Airlines, Egyptair.
When’s the best time to travel between Doha and Nairobi?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Doha 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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