Question 1

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

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Cairo and Nairobi takes around 5.0 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Cairo and Nairobi?

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The flight distance between Cairo and Nairobi is 3548 km.

Question 3

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

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Several carriers operate flights between Cairo and Nairobi. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Egyptair, Kenya Airways.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Cairo?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cairo and London, Manchester, Jeddah, Birmingham, Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada, Medina, Riyadh, Aswan, Luxor, Amman, Glasgow, Madrid, Dubai, Istanbul, Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Bristol, Dammam, Abu Dhabi.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Nairobi?

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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.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Cairo?

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Cairo is mainly served by Cairo International. But there are other airports nearby, including Cairo West Airport.

Question 7

What airports are near Cairo?

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The main airport in Cairo is Cairo International. It is also served by Borg El Arab.

Question 8

What airports are near Nairobi?

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

Question 9

Which airlines fly between Cairo and Nairobi?

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Currently, you can fly between Cairo and Nairobi with Safarilink Aviation, Egyptair, Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Emirates.

Question 10

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

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Cairo 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.

Question 11

What flights operate between Cairo and Nairobi?

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Traveling between Cairo 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.

Question 12

How many airports are there near Cairo?

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There are a number of airports in and around Cairo. The main one is Cairo International and other nearby airports include Borg El Arab

Question 13

How many airports are there near Nairobi?

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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.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Cairo and Nairobi depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Cairo, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Cairo and Nairobi arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Nairobi, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 16

What time do flights between Cairo and Nairobi depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Cairo, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do flights between Cairo and Nairobi arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Nairobi, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£236
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£636
Cheapest round-trip	£471
Average round-trip	£607
Nonstop flights in June	£345 – £865

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Kenya Bus Service (Route 34)	45-90 min	KES 100 – KES 150; approximately $0.75–1.15 USD	every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Matatu (shared minibus)	40-80 min	KES 80 – KES 150; approximately $0.60–1.15 USD	frequent during daytime (traffic dependent)	local experience
Taxi (metered/negotiated)	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
Uber/Bolt	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
Private transfer (pre-booked)	30-60 min	KES 3,500 – KES 6,000; approximately $27–46 USD; fixed rate	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	business travelers

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Taxi	15-40 min	KES 800 – KES 1,500; approximately $6–12 USD	on-demand (traffic dependent)	domestic flight connections
Uber/Bolt	15-40 min	KES 500 – KES 1,200; approximately $4–9 USD	on-demand (traffic dependent)	quick city access

Airline	Mon 25.05	Tue 26.05	Wed 27.05	Thu 28.05	Fri 29.05	Sat 30.05	Sun 31.05
Egyptair	---	---	---	---	---	1	1
Kenya Airways	---	---	---	---	---	1	---
Weekly flights: 3 total	Daily flights: 0.43 average	Most flights: Saturday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 01.06	Tue 02.06	Wed 03.06	Thu 04.06	Fri 05.06	Sat 06.06	Sun 07.06
Egyptair	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Kenya Airways	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 14 total	Daily flights: 2 average	Most flights: Monday 1 flights

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Airline	Mon 08.06	Tue 09.06	Wed 10.06	Thu 11.06	Fri 12.06	Sat 13.06	Sun 14.06
Egyptair	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
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Weekly flights: 7 total	Daily flights: 1 average	Most flights: Monday 1 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Safarilink Aviation	XLK	F2	Yes
Egyptair	MSR	MS	Yes
Qatar Airways	QTR	QR	Yes
Ethiopian Airlines	ETH	ET	Yes
Emirates	UAE	EK	No

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