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How much do flights to Nairobi cost?
Cheapest one-way trip | £160 |
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Cheapest nonstop round-trip | £316 |
Cheapest round-trip | £296 |
Average round-trip | £345 |
Nonstop flights in May | £160 – £380 |
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
Weekly direct flights
Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Zanzibar to Nairobi in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.
| Airline | Mon 04.05 | Tue 05.05 | Wed 06.05 | Thu 07.05 | Fri 08.05 | Sat 09.05 | Sun 10.05 |
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| Weekly flights: 45 total | Daily flights: 6.43 average | Most flights: Monday 7 flights |
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| 7 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 4 | |
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| Weekly flights: 41 total | Daily flights: 5.86 average | Most flights: Monday 7 flights |
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| 7 | 6 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 4 | |
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| Weekly flights: 47 total | Daily flights: 6.71 average | Most flights: Wednesday 10 flights |
| Airline | Mon 25.05 | Tue 26.05 | Wed 27.05 | Thu 28.05 | Fri 29.05 | Sat 30.05 | Sun 31.05 |
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| 6 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 5 | |
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| Weekly flights: 47 total | Daily flights: 6.71 average | Most flights: Wednesday 8 flights |
Check-in for a flight from Zanzibar to Nairobi
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Precision Air | PRF | PW | Yes |
| Air Tanzania | ATC | TC | Yes |
| Kenya Airways | KQA | KQ | No |
| Safarilink Aviation | XLK | F2 | Yes |
| Skyward Express Limited | SEW | OW | Yes |
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 |
14 day forecast
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