Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi
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Kenya Airways on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
South African Airways on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.
Check-in for a flight from Johannesburg to Nairobi
Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking | Online check-in available |
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Kenya Airways | KQA | KQ | Yes | No |
Ethiopian Airlines | ETH | ET | Yes | 0 0 |
Airlink (SAA) | LNK | 4Z | Yes | 0 0 |
Precision Air | PRF | PW | Yes | 0 0 |
Safarilink Aviation | XLK | F2 | Yes | No |
Kenya COVID-19 travel restrictions
Most travelers from South Africa can enter Kenya, but there are restrictions.
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Information is provided as guidance only and accurate at the time of publishing. Always check government websites and airline materials before booking and traveling.
Learn more about COVID-19 restrictions in Kenya in our dedicated Stories article.
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