Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Dubai to Nairobi?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Dubai and Nairobi takes around 5.4 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Dubai and Nairobi?

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The flight distance between Dubai and Nairobi is 3579 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Dubai and Nairobi?

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Several carriers operate flights between Dubai and Nairobi. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Emirates, Air Arabia, Kenya Airways.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Dubai?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Dubai and London, Manila, Mumbai, Bangkok, New Delhi, Manchester, Doha, Istanbul, Dublin, Kuwait City, Riyadh, Muscat, Perth, Birmingham, Sydney, Kuala Lumpur, Islamabad, Amritsar, Bengaluru, Kochi.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Nairobi?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Nairobi and Mombasa, London, Malindi, Kisumu, Ukunda, Entebbe, Eldoret, Singapore, Lamu, Addis Ababa, Johannesburg, Juba, Kigali, New Delhi, Zanzibar, Bangkok, Durban, Paris, Port Elizabeth, Victoria Falls.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Dubai?

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Dubai is mainly served by Dubai International. But there are other airports nearby, including Sharjah International, Al Maktoum International, Dubai Bus Station, Al Minhad Air Base, Dubai Jebel Ali SPB, Dubai Creek SPB.

Question 7

What airports are near Dubai?

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The main airport in Dubai is Dubai International. It is also served by Abu Dhabi International, Ras Al Khaimah International, Al Ain International, Khasab, Sohar.

Question 8

What airports are near Nairobi?

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

Question 9

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Dubai and Nairobi?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Dubai and Nairobi thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Dubai and Nairobi can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 10

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 11

Which airlines fly between Dubai and Nairobi?

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Currently, you can fly between Dubai and Nairobi with Qatar Airways, Kenya Airways, Safarilink Aviation, Air Kenya, Fly Dubai.

Question 12

When's the best time to travel between Dubai and Nairobi?

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

Question 13

What flights operate between Dubai and Nairobi?

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Traveling between Dubai 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.

Question 14

How many airports are there near Dubai?

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There are a number of airports in and around Dubai. The main one is Dubai International and other nearby airports include Abu Dhabi International, Ras Al Khaimah International, Al Ain International, Khasab, Sohar

Question 15

How many airports are there near Nairobi?

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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.

Question 16

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

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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 Dubai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

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

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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.

Question 18

What time do flights between Dubai and Nairobi depart?

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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 Dubai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 19

What time do flights between Dubai and Nairobi arrive?

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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.

Cheapest one-way trip	£223
Cheapest round-trip	£381
Average round-trip	£478
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack
Nonstop flights in May	£294 – £387

Airline	Mon 22.05	Tue 23.05	Wed 24.05	Thu 25.05	Fri 26.05	Sat 27.05	Sun 28.05
Emirates	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Kenya Airways	2	2	2	2	1	2	1
Air Arabia	1	1	1	1	1	1	1

Airline	Mon 29.05	Tue 30.05	Wed 31.05	Thu 01.06	Fri 02.06	Sat 03.06	Sun 04.06
Emirates	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Kenya Airways	2	1	1	2	1	2	1
Air Arabia	1	1	1	1	1	1	1

Airline	Mon 05.06	Tue 06.06	Wed 07.06	Thu 08.06	Fri 09.06	Sat 10.06	Sun 11.06
Emirates	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Kenya Airways	2	1	1	2	1	2	1
Air Arabia	1	1	1	1	1	1	1

Airline	Mon 12.06	Tue 13.06	Wed 14.06	Thu 15.06	Fri 16.06	Sat 17.06	Sun 18.06
Emirates	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Kenya Airways	2	2	2	2	1	2	1
Air Arabia	1	1	1	1	1	1	1

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Qatar Airways	QTR	QR	Yes	0 0
Kenya Airways	KQA	KQ	Yes	No
Safarilink Aviation	XLK	F2	Yes	No
Air Kenya	XAK	P2	Yes	No
Fly Dubai	FDB	FZ	Yes	No

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