Cheap flights from Vancouver to Nairobi from £646

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Thu, May 28
Vancouver YVRNairobi NBO
£646
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Tue, May 26
Vancouver YVRNairobi NBO
£646
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3 stops
Wed, May 27
Vancouver YVRNairobi NBO
£676
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Tue, May 26
Vancouver YVRNairobi NBO
£712
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Mon, May 25
Vancouver YVRNairobi NBO
£712
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Mon, May 25
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£1,219
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How much do flights to Nairobi cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£646

Cheapest round-trip

£1,219

Average round-trip

£1,450

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

WestJet

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
Vancouver 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 Vancouver to Nairobi

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
WestJetWJAWSNo
Kenya AirwaysKQAKQNo
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No
Alaska AirlinesASAASNo

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
16 May
87%
22°C15°C
23 May
88%
21°C15°C
Sunday
17 May
89%
22°C14°C
24 May
79%
21°C13°C
Monday
18 May
89%
23°C14°C
25 May
84%
22°C13°C
Tuesday
19 May
85%
23°C13°C
26 May
83%
22°C13°C
Wednesday
20 May
82%
24°C14°C
27 May
85%
22°C15°C
Thursday
21 May
79%
21°C15°C
28 May
88%
22°C14°C
Friday
22 May
83%
22°C14°C
29 May
87%
22°C13°C
Travelers usually depart from Vancouver International, or Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre when they travel from Vancouver to Nairobi. Book your trip to arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International, or Wilson. The most popular airlines for this route are WestJet, Kenya Airways, Qatar Airways, JetBlue Airways, and Alaska Airlines. Vancouver and Nairobi have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Vancouver?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Vancouver and Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton, Kelowna, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, London, Montreal, Phoenix, Palm Springs, Winnipeg, Puerto Vallarta, Ottawa, Honolulu, Mexico City, Prince George, Saskatoon, San José del Cabo, Cancún, New Delhi.
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.
Which airports are there in Vancouver?
Vancouver is mainly served by Vancouver International. But there are other airports nearby, including Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre.
What airports are near Vancouver?
The main airport in Vancouver is Vancouver International. It is also served by Seattle–Tacoma International, Victoria International, Bellingham International, Abbotsford International, CFB Comox, Boeing Field, Nanaimo, Campbell River, Kenmore Air Harbor Seaplane Base, Nanaimo Harbour.
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 Vancouver and Nairobi?
Currently, you can fly between Vancouver and Nairobi with WestJet, Kenya Airways, Qatar Airways, JetBlue Airways, Alaska Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Vancouver and Nairobi?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Vancouver 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 Vancouver and Nairobi?
Traveling between Vancouver 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 Vancouver?
There are a number of airports in and around Vancouver. The main one is Vancouver International and other nearby airports include Seattle–Tacoma International, Victoria International, Bellingham International, Abbotsford International, CFB Comox, Boeing Field, Nanaimo, Campbell River, Kenmore Air Harbor Seaplane Base, Nanaimo Harbour
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