Cheap flights from Manila to Nairobi from £473

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Fri, May 29
Manila MNLNairobi NBO
£473
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Wed, May 27
Manila MNLNairobi NBO
£486
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Fri, May 29
Manila MNLNairobi NBO
£524
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Wed, May 27
Manila MNLNairobi NBO
£546
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Fri, May 29
Manila MNLNairobi NBO
£551
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Sun, May 31
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£562
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£1,006
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How much do flights to Nairobi cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£473

Cheapest round-trip

£1,001

Average round-trip

£1,205

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Cebu Pacific

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
Ninoy Aquino 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 Manila to Nairobi

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Cebu PacificCEB5JNo
Gulf Air BahrainGFAGFNo
Ethiopian AirlinesETHETYes
IndiGo AirlinesIGO6ENo
Philippine AirlinesPALPRYes

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
9 May
93%
23°C15°C
16 May
87%
22°C13°C
Sunday
10 May
88%
22°C14°C
17 May
88%
22°C13°C
Monday
11 May
78%
22°C15°C
18 May
81%
22°C14°C
Tuesday
12 May
89%
22°C15°C
19 May
87%
24°C13°C
Wednesday
13 May
80%
21°C15°C
20 May
83%
24°C14°C
Thursday
14 May
87%
21°C15°C
21 May
85%
23°C13°C
Friday
15 May
78%
20°C15°C
22 May
71%
23°C14°C
Book your trip to arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International, or Wilson. The most popular airlines for this route are Cebu Pacific, Gulf Air Bahrain, Ethiopian Airlines, IndiGo Airlines, and Philippine Airlines. Manila and Nairobi have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Manila?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Manila and Cebu, Caticlan, London, Puerto Princesa, Busuanga, Palawan, El Nido, Palawan, Del Carmen, Davao, Panglao, Tagbilaran, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Tacloban, Cagayan de Oro, Bacolod, Iloilo City, Singapore, Dumaguete, Denpasar.
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 Manila?
The main airport in Manila is Ninoy Aquino International. It is also served by Ninoy Aquino International, Clark 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 Manila and Nairobi?
Currently, you can fly between Manila and Nairobi with Cebu Pacific, Gulf Air Bahrain, Ethiopian Airlines, IndiGo Airlines, Philippine Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Manila and Nairobi?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Manila 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 Manila and Nairobi?
Traveling between Manila 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 Manila?
There are a number of airports in and around Manila. The main one is Ninoy Aquino International and other nearby airports include Ninoy Aquino International, Clark 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 Manila and Nairobi depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Manila and Nairobi arrive?
What time do flights between Manila and Nairobi depart?
What time do flights between Manila and Nairobi arrive?

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