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How much do flights to Nairobi cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£144

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£274

Cheapest round-trip

£292

Average round-trip

£321

Nonstop flights in October

£128 – £144

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
King Khalid International
Arrive to
Jomo Kenyatta International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
3109 km
Worth visiting
Mt. Kenya Wildlife Conservancy

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Riyadh to Nairobi in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 28.09Tue 29.09Wed 30.09Thu 01.10Fri 02.10Sat 03.10Sun 04.10
flynas
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Weekly flights: 1 totalDaily flights: 0.14 averageMost flights: Saturday 1 flights
AirlineMon 05.10Tue 06.10Wed 07.10Thu 08.10Fri 09.10Sat 10.10Sun 11.10
flynas
---1---1---1---
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 12.10Tue 13.10Wed 14.10Thu 15.10Fri 16.10Sat 17.10Sun 18.10
flynas
---1---1---1---
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 19.10Tue 20.10Wed 21.10Thu 22.10Fri 23.10Sat 24.10Sun 25.10
flynas
---1---1---1---
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Riyadh to Nairobi

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
flynasKNEXYYes
Safarilink AviationXLKF2Yes
Saudi Arabian AirlinesSVASVYes
Fly DubaiFDBFZYes
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo

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
July23°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
312
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
26 Sep
27°C13°C
3 Oct
36%
24°C15°C
Sunday
27 Sep
17%
27°C14°C
4 Oct
40%
24°C15°C
Monday
28 Sep
26%
27°C15°C
5 Oct
45%
28°C15°C
Tuesday
29 Sep
17%
27°C15°C
6 Oct
29°C16°C
Wednesday
30 Sep
27°C14°C
7 Oct
60%
25°C16°C
Thursday
1 Oct
27°C13°C
8 Oct
17%
26°C15°C
Friday
2 Oct
27°C14°C
9 Oct
27°C15°C
Book your trip to arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International, or Wilson. The distance between Riyadh and Nairobi is 3109 km. The most popular airlines for this route are flynas, Safarilink Aviation, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Fly Dubai, and Etihad Airways. Riyadh and Nairobi have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

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

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Riyadh and Nairobi takes around 4.8 hours.

What is the flight distance between Riyadh and Nairobi?

The flight distance between Riyadh and Nairobi is 3109 km.

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

Several carriers operate flights between Riyadh and Nairobi. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include flynas.

What are the most popular routes to and from Riyadh?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Riyadh and London, Jeddah, Dubai, Manchester, Cairo, Medina, Birmingham, Dammam, Amman, Manila, Tabuk, Abha, Glasgow, Ta if, Manama, Istanbul, Beirut, Islamabad, Doha, Hyderabad.

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 Nairobi?

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

Which airlines fly between Riyadh and Nairobi?

Currently, you can fly between Riyadh and Nairobi with flynas, Safarilink Aviation, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Fly Dubai, Etihad Airways.

When’s the best time to travel between Riyadh and Nairobi?

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

Traveling between Riyadh 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.

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