Cheap flights from Ottawa to Nairobi from £448
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How much do flights to Nairobi cost?
Cheapest one-way trip | £448 |
|---|---|
Cheapest round-trip | £958 |
Average round-trip | £1,051 |
Includes rare itinerary | |
Most popular airline | Porter Airlines |
Getting from Nairobi's airport to the city center
Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: public buses and matatus.
From Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
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 |
From Wilson Airport (WIL)
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
Check-in for a flight from Ottawa to Nairobi
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porter Airlines | POE | PD | No |
| Kenya Airways | KQA | KQ | No |
| Ethiopian Airlines | ETH | ET | Yes |
| Qatar Airways | QTR | QR | Yes |
| Etihad Airways | ETD | EY | No |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Nairobi
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 26°C | 14°C |
| February | 27°C | 15°C |
| March | 27°C | 15°C |
| April | 24°C | 15°C |
| May | 23°C | 14°C |
| June | 22°C | 13°C |
| July | 22°C | 13°C |
| August | 23°C | 13°C |
| September | 25°C | 14°C |
| October | 26°C | 15°C |
| November | 24°C | 15°C |
| December | 24°C | 14°C |
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