Cheap flights from Malé to Nairobi from £380

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Sat, Aug 1
Malé MLENairobi NBO
£380
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Fri, Jul 31
Malé MLENairobi NBO
£381
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Tue, Jul 28
Malé MLENairobi NBO
£383
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Wed, Jul 29
Malé MLENairobi NBO
£393
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Thu, Jul 30
Malé MLENairobi NBO
£394
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Mon, Jul 27
Malé MLENairobi NBO
£404
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Sat, Aug 1 – Fri, Aug 7
Malé MLENairobi NBO
£735
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Thu, Jul 30 – Wed, Aug 5
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£762
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Thu, Jul 30 – Tue, Aug 4
Malé MLENairobi NBO
£786
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Sat, Aug 1 – Fri, Aug 7
Malé MLENairobi NBO
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Thu, Jul 30 – Mon, Aug 3
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How much do flights to Nairobi cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£380

Cheapest round-trip

£735

Average round-trip

£837

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Emirates

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
Velana International
Arrive to
Jomo Kenyatta International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Mt. Kenya Wildlife Conservancy

Check-in for a flight from Malé to Nairobi

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
EmiratesUAEEKNo
Fly DubaiFDBFZYes
IndiGo AirlinesIGO6ENo
SriLankan AirlinesALKULYes
Kenya AirwaysKQAKQNo

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
4 Jul
67%
24°C13°C
11 Jul
57%
23°C14°C
Sunday
5 Jul
57%
24°C12°C
12 Jul
67%
24°C14°C
Monday
6 Jul
17%
22°C13°C
13 Jul
57%
22°C14°C
Tuesday
7 Jul
24°C12°C
14 Jul
57%
22°C14°C
Wednesday
8 Jul
18%
24°C14°C
15 Jul
23°C13°C
Thursday
9 Jul
68%
24°C14°C
16 Jul
20%
20°C14°C
Friday
10 Jul
17%
24°C14°C
17 Jul
17%
21°C14°C
Book your trip to arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International, or Wilson. The most popular airlines for this route are Emirates, Fly Dubai, IndiGo Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, and Kenya Airways. Malé and Nairobi have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Malé?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Malé and Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Colombo, London, Kathmandu, Abu Dhabi, Bali, Dubai, Denpasar, Glasgow, Phuket Province, Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham, Manila, New Delhi, Mumbai, Phuket City, Bengaluru, Hong Kong.
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 Malé?
The main airport in Malé is Velana International. It is also served by Velana 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 Malé and Nairobi?
Currently, you can fly between Malé and Nairobi with Emirates, Fly Dubai, IndiGo Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Kenya Airways.
When’s the best time to travel between Malé and Nairobi?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Malé 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.
What flights operate between Malé and Nairobi?
Traveling between Malé 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.
How many airports are there near Malé?
There are a number of airports in and around Malé. The main one is Velana International and other nearby airports include Velana International
How many airports are there near Nairobi?
There are a number of airports in and around Nairobi. The main one is Jomo Kenyatta International and other nearby airports include Arusha, Nanyuki, Amboseli.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Malé and Nairobi depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Malé and Nairobi arrive?
What time do flights between Malé and Nairobi depart?
What time do flights between Malé and Nairobi arrive?

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