Question 1

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

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nairobi and Dubai takes around 5.2 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Nairobi and Dubai?

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The flight distance between Nairobi and Dubai is 3579 km.

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

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, Malindi, Ukunda, Kisumu, Entebbe, Eldoret, London, Lamu, Melbourne, Perth, Dublin, Zanzibar, Dar es Salaam, Sydney, Mumbai, Juba, Maasai Mara, Kigali, Addis Ababa, Durban.

Question 5

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, Mumbai, Manchester, Manila, Kuala Lumpur, New Delhi, Singapore, Doha, Dublin, Bengaluru, Kochi, Angeles, Chennai, Reykjavik, Birmingham, Kozhikode, Muscat, Istanbul, Cairo, Pune.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Nairobi?

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Nairobi is mainly served by Jomo Kenyatta International. But there are other airports nearby, including Wilson.

Question 7

What airports are near Nairobi?

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

Question 8

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, Al Ain International, Ras Al Khaimah International, Khasab.

Question 9

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

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Nairobi and Dubai thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Nairobi and Dubai 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 Nairobi and Dubai?

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Currently, you can fly between Nairobi and Dubai with Air Arabia, Kenya Airways, Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Saudi Arabian Airlines.

Question 12

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

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Nairobi and Dubai, 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 Nairobi and Dubai?

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Traveling between Nairobi and Dubai, 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 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, Nanyuki, Amboseli

Question 15

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, Al Ain International, Ras Al Khaimah International, Khasab.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Nairobi and Dubai 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 Nairobi, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Nairobi and Dubai 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 Dubai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 18

What time do flights between Nairobi and Dubai 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 Nairobi, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 19

What time do flights between Nairobi and Dubai 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 Dubai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£187
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£186
Cheapest round-trip	£310
Average round-trip	£415
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Airline	Mon 25.09	Tue 26.09	Wed 27.09	Thu 28.09	Fri 29.09	Sat 30.09	Sun 01.10
Emirates	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Air Arabia	2	1	2	---	2	2	2
Kenya Airways	1	1	4	2	3	1	4

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Emirates	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Air Arabia	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Kenya Airways	2	1	3	1	3	1	2

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Emirates	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Air Arabia	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Kenya Airways	1	1	2	1	3	1	3

Airline	Mon 16.10	Tue 17.10	Wed 18.10	Thu 19.10	Fri 20.10	Sat 21.10	Sun 22.10
Emirates	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Air Arabia	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Kenya Airways	1	1	2	1	3	1	2

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Air Arabia	ABY	G9	No	0 0
Kenya Airways	KQA	KQ	Yes	No
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Ethiopian Airlines	ETH	ET	Yes	0 0
Saudi Arabian Airlines	SVA	SV	Yes	No

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