Cheap flights from Surabaya to Nairobi from £486

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Fri, Jun 19
Surabaya SUBNairobi NBO
£486
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Surabaya SUBNairobi NBO
£492
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Fri, Jun 19
Surabaya SUBNairobi NBO
£500
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Tue, Jun 16
Surabaya SUBNairobi NBO
£543
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Tue, Jun 16
Surabaya SUBNairobi NBO
£544
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Mon, Jun 15
Surabaya SUBNairobi NBO
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£1,238
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How much do flights to Nairobi cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£486

Cheapest round-trip

£1,052

Average round-trip

£1,262

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Lion Air

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
Juanda 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 Surabaya to Nairobi

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Lion AirLNIJTYes
Oman AirOMAWYNo
Air ArabiaABYG9No
CitilinkCTVQGYes
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
23 May
93%
23°C14°C
30 May
89%
23°C13°C
Sunday
24 May
87%
23°C13°C
31 May
86%
23°C13°C
Monday
25 May
23°C13°C
1 Jun
83%
22°C14°C
Tuesday
26 May
83%
20°C13°C
2 Jun
23°C13°C
Wednesday
27 May
88%
21°C13°C
3 Jun
24°C13°C
Thursday
28 May
87%
21°C14°C
4 Jun
23°C13°C
Friday
29 May
87%
23°C14°C
5 Jun
89%
22°C15°C
Book your trip to arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International, or Wilson. The most popular airlines for this route are Lion Air, Oman Air, Air Arabia, Citilink, and Kenya Airways. Surabaya and Nairobi have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Surabaya?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Surabaya and Denpasar, Bali, Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, Singapore, Praya, Lombok, Labuan Bajo, Medan, Phnom Penh, Hanoi, Bangkok, Makassar, Perth, Manado, Penang, Manila, Adelaide, Batam, Hong Kong, Johor Bahru.
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 Surabaya?
The main airport in Surabaya is Juanda International. It is also served by Juanda International, Adisumarmo International, Abdul Rachman Saleh, Blimbingsari, Notohadinegoro.
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 Surabaya and Nairobi?
Currently, you can fly between Surabaya and Nairobi with Lion Air, Oman Air, Air Arabia, Citilink, Kenya Airways.
When’s the best time to travel between Surabaya and Nairobi?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Surabaya 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 Surabaya and Nairobi?
Traveling between Surabaya 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 Surabaya?
There are a number of airports in and around Surabaya. The main one is Juanda International and other nearby airports include Juanda International, Adisumarmo International, Abdul Rachman Saleh, Blimbingsari, Notohadinegoro
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 Surabaya and Nairobi depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Surabaya and Nairobi arrive?
What time do flights between Surabaya and Nairobi depart?
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