Cheap flights from Amsterdam to Nairobi from £269

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How much do flights to Nairobi cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£269

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£768

Cheapest round-trip

£442

Average round-trip

£688

Nonstop flights in May

£456 – £1,168

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.

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)

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
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Arrive to
Jomo Kenyatta International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
6684 km
Worth visiting
Mt. Kenya Wildlife Conservancy

Weekly direct flights

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

AirlineMon 04.05Tue 05.05Wed 06.05Thu 07.05Fri 08.05Sat 09.05Sun 10.05
Kenya Airways
------------------1
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
------------------1
Weekly flights: 2 totalDaily flights: 0.29 averageMost flights: Sunday 1 flights
AirlineMon 11.05Tue 12.05Wed 13.05Thu 14.05Fri 15.05Sat 16.05Sun 17.05
Kenya Airways
1122222
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
1111111
Weekly flights: 19 totalDaily flights: 2.71 averageMost flights: Wednesday 2 flights
AirlineMon 18.05Tue 19.05Wed 20.05Thu 21.05Fri 22.05Sat 23.05Sun 24.05
Kenya Airways
222---222
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
1111111
Weekly flights: 19 totalDaily flights: 2.71 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 25.05Tue 26.05Wed 27.05Thu 28.05Fri 29.05Sat 30.05Sun 31.05
Kenya Airways
2222222
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
1111111
Weekly flights: 21 totalDaily flights: 3 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights

Check-in for a flight from Amsterdam to Nairobi

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
KLM Royal Dutch AirlinesKLMKLNo
Iberia AirlinesIBEIBYes
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
Safarilink AviationXLKF2Yes
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes

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
2 May
95%
21°C15°C
9 May
89%
22°C16°C
Sunday
3 May
89%
23°C14°C
10 May
89%
21°C15°C
Monday
4 May
89%
23°C15°C
11 May
81%
21°C15°C
Tuesday
5 May
88%
23°C14°C
12 May
89%
23°C15°C
Wednesday
6 May
85%
23°C15°C
13 May
87%
22°C14°C
Thursday
7 May
88%
20°C16°C
14 May
89%
17°C15°C
Friday
8 May
82%
22°C16°C
15 May
85%
20°C15°C
Book your trip to arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International, or Wilson. The distance between Amsterdam and Nairobi is 6684 km. The most popular airlines for this route are KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Iberia Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Safarilink Aviation, and Qatar Airways. Amsterdam and Nairobi have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Amsterdam to Nairobi?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Amsterdam and Nairobi takes around 8.6 hours.
What is the flight distance between Amsterdam and Nairobi?
The flight distance between Amsterdam and Nairobi is 6684 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Amsterdam and Nairobi?
Several carriers operate flights between Amsterdam and Nairobi. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Kenya Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Amsterdam?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Amsterdam and London, Manchester, Barcelona, Lisbon, Madrid, Edinburgh, Bristol, Tel Aviv, Glasgow, Belfast, Istanbul, Bucharest, Copenhagen, Helsinki, Riga, Athens, Stockholm, Prague, Dubai, Warsaw.
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 Amsterdam?
The main airport in Amsterdam is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. It is also served by Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Brussels South Charleroi, Brussels, Düsseldorf International Airport, Cologne Bonn Airport, Eindhoven, Dortmund, Weeze, Rotterdam The Hague, Lille.
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 Amsterdam and Nairobi?
Currently, you can fly between Amsterdam and Nairobi with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Iberia Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Safarilink Aviation, Qatar Airways.
When’s the best time to travel between Amsterdam and Nairobi?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Amsterdam 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.
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