Cheap flights to Nairobi
60 cities have regular scheduled flights to Nairobi (NBO). 58 airlines fly to the city, from major international carriers to budget low-cost options. Most flights depart from Mombasa, Entebbe, Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar City, Johannesburg. Compare fares, choose the best option and book your tickets online at the best price. Enter your departure city above to find flights and check prices.
Ukunda — Nairobi
Eldoret — Nairobi
Mombasa — Nairobi
Malindi — Nairobi
Kisumu — Nairobi
Lamu — Nairobi
Dar es Salaam — Kilimanjaro
Kilimanjaro — Dar es Salaam
Muscat — Sharjah
Zanzibar City — Dar es Salaam
Abu Dhabi — Manama
Manama — Addis Ababa
Popular departure cities to Nairobi
Kenya
Uganda
Tanzania
Tanzania
South Africa
United Arab Emirates
Kenya
Rwanda
Qatar
Kenya
United Kingdom
Ethiopia
India
Tanzania
Kenya
France
United Arab Emirates
Tanzania
Netherlands
Turkey
Mauritius
Madagascar (Malagasy)
Burundi
Nigeria
Seychelles Islands
Kenya
Malawi
Ghana
Saudi Arabia
United Arab Emirates
United States
Egypt
Zimbabwe
South Africa
Zambia
Belgium
Germany
Kenya
Bahrain
Mayotte
Congo Democratic Republic Of
Angola
Togo
Zambia
Kenya
Comoros
Cameroon, United Republic Of
India
Oman Sultanate Of
Ivory Coast
Thailand
China
Mozambique
Senegal
China
Zimbabwe
Kenya
Zambia
Somalia
Sierra LeoneFlight insights to Nairobi
Data-driven trends for direct flights to Nairobi — how often airlines fly, where passengers come from, and typical fares and flight times.
Most frequent departure cities
The most frequent direct routes to Nairobi come from Mombasa, Entebbe and Dar es Salaam. Mombasa leads with around 338 flights a week.
- Mombasa338 flights/week
- Entebbe102 flights/week
- Dar es Salaam100 flights/week
- Zanzibar City89 flights/week
- Johannesburg88 flights/week
Top departure countries
Most direct flights to Nairobi depart from Kenya, Tanzania and United Arab Emirates. Kenya alone accounts for about 29% of all direct routes.
- Kenyaavg $105
- Tanzaniaavg $177
- United Arab Emiratesavg $202
- Ugandaavg $197
- South Africaavg $250
Direct routes & fares
Popular non-stop routes to Nairobi range from Mombasa at $62 to Johannesburg at $204 — a quick way to compare direct-flight fares.
- Mombasafrom $62
- Entebbefrom $197
- Dar es Salaamfrom $130
- Zanzibar Cityfrom $176
- Johannesburgfrom $204
Cheapest departure cities
The cheapest places to fly to Nairobi from right now are Mombasa from $62, Ukunda from $62 and Eldoret from $62.
Longest direct flights
The longest direct flight to Nairobi is from New York City at about 15h 42m, followed by Changsha (11h 41m) and Guangzhou (11h 38m).
- New York City15h 42m
- Changsha11h 41m
- Guangzhou11h 38m
- Bangkok9h 45m
- London9h 14m
Frequently asked questions
- Which cities have flights to Nairobi?
- There are 60+ cities with regular flights to Nairobi, from major international hubs to nearby regional airports. Pick your departure city to compare fares and book.
- Where do most flights to Nairobi depart from?
- Most travelers fly to Nairobi from Mombasa, Entebbe, Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar City, Johannesburg. These routes have the highest flight frequency and passenger traffic, so fares are usually competitive.
- How many airlines fly to Nairobi?
- 58 airlines operate flights to Nairobi, ranging from major international carriers to budget low-cost airlines. Competition helps keep fares affordable.
- When is the best time to book flights to Nairobi?
- For short-haul routes, booking 4–8 weeks ahead usually gives the best prices. For long-haul flights, aim for 2–3 months ahead. Prices also drop in off-peak seasons and for midweek departures.
- How to find cheap flights to Nairobi?
- Compare offers from multiple airlines, use flexible dates and set up price alerts. Our platform lets you track price trends and choose the best time to buy your tickets.