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Flights from Nairobi to Dubai - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Nairobi to Dubai to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Nairobi to Dubai?

The average price of all flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Dubai clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Nairobi to Dubai, Monday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Thursday is the most expensive. Flying from Dubai back to Nairobi, the best deals are generally found on Saturday, with Tuesday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Dubai?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Dubai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Dubai is March, where tickets cost C$ 644 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and December, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 879 and C$ 813 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Dubai?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Dubai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Dubai, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 58 days before departure.

How many flights are there between Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport and Dubai per day?

Each day, there are between 3 and 4 nonstop flights that take off from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport and land in Dubai, with an average flight time of 5h 09m. The most common departure time is 10:00 p.m. and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 25 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport and Dubai?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from Nairobi to Dubai?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport at 4:35 pm and will be landing in Dubai at 10:40 pm.

What’s the latest departure time from Nairobi to Dubai?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Dubai jets off at 11:10 pm and lands at 5:25 am.

Good to know

Low season

June

High season

July
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (6% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from Nairobi to Dubai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Nairobi to Dubai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Nairobi to Dubai flights

  • What different kinds of flights are usually offered between Nairobi and Dubai?

    There are numerous non-stop daily flights between Nairobi and Dubai, with them usually being operated by Emirates or Kenya Airlines. Many flights between these two cities also require a layover, and these voyages are often serviced by Ethiopian Air or Uganda Airlines. Layovers frequently take place in cities such as Entebbe or Zanzibar.

  • What options do I have for going between central Nairobi and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport?

    An easy way of going from central Nairobi to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is by car, which will typically take you anywhere from 25 to 35min depending on what traffic is like at the time. Otherwise, there is always public transportation, like bus line 34J. When you take this bus, you can expect to arrive at the airport in around 1h 15min.

  • What are some easy ways to travel from Dubai International Airport to the city center?

    One quick way of going from Dubai International Airport to the city center is by driving, a trip that normally lasts around 15min in total. You can also opt for public transportation instead, such as bus lines 77 and 5, which will get you to downtown Dubai in around 25min.

  • Is it possible to rent a car directly from Dubai International Airport?

    Dubai International Airport hosts many different car rental companies and you can find desks for different rental agencies in the Arrivals area of each terminal. Some of the companies that you can find in the airport include Budget, Hertz, and Sixt. They all keep their fleets on airport property, just a short walk from where their primary desk is located.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Nairobi to Dubai?

    Lufthansa, and flydubai offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Nairobi to Dubai flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Nairobi to Dubai?

    The Boeing 777-300ER is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Nairobi to Dubai flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Nairobi to Dubai?

    SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Nairobi and Dubai, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Nairobi to Dubai?

    There are direct flights from Nairobi to Dubai on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Nairobi to Dubai?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Nairobi to Dubai.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Nairobi to Dubai?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Dubai from Nairobi is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Nairobi to Dubai?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Dubai with an airline and back to Nairobi with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Nairobi to Dubai?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Dubai from Nairobi up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Nairobi to Dubai

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 586 or less one-way and C$ 1,092 or less round-trip.
  • Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is not only the largest transportation center in Kenya, but is also a major hub for Kenya Airways, Jambojet, Fly540, and 748 Air Services. It is quite common for these different companies to service many of the flights departing from NBO.
  • After a long day of traveling, it can be nice to freshen up. Dubai International Airport (DXB) has several places where travelers can access shower facilities, including in the Health Club behind the Dubai International Hotel and in the Turkish Airlines Lounge.
  • Make sure your little ones burn off some energy before you board your flight by bringing them to one of the children’s play areas in Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. These play areas can be found in each terminal and have a variety of activities and play equipment for all ages.
  • If you want to leave some of your things at Dubai International Airport once you have landed, head to one of the short-term luggage storage desks in Terminal 1 or 3. Rates are charged for periods of 12h and vary depending on the size and weight of the item that you will be storing.
  • Relax before you board your flight at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport by going to one of the many lounges that are available for passengers. The Aspire Lounge can be found in Terminal 1B while the Mount Kenya Lounge and Mara Lounge can be found in Terminal 2.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Nairobi to Dubai?

Find which airlines fly direct from Jomo Kenyatta Intl to Dubai Intl, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl to Dubai Intl

Monday

Emirates, Kenya Airways, Qantas Airways

Emirates, Kenya Airways, +1 more

Tuesday

Emirates, Kenya Airways, Qantas Airways

Emirates, Kenya Airways, +1 more

Wednesday

Emirates, Kenya Airways, Qantas Airways

Emirates, Kenya Airways, +1 more

Thursday

Emirates, Kenya Airways, Qantas Airways

Emirates, Kenya Airways, +1 more

Friday

Emirates, Kenya Airways, Qantas Airways

Emirates, Kenya Airways, +1 more

Saturday

Emirates, Kenya Airways, Qantas Airways

Emirates, Kenya Airways, +1 more

Sunday

Emirates, Kenya Airways, Qantas Airways

Emirates, Kenya Airways, +1 more

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Nonstop returns

Dubai Intl to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Monday

Emirates, Kenn Borek Air, Kenya Airways, +1 more

Emirates, Kenn Borek Air, +2 more

Tuesday

Emirates, Kenn Borek Air, Kenya Airways, +1 more

Emirates, Kenn Borek Air, +2 more

Wednesday

Emirates, Kenn Borek Air, Kenya Airways, +1 more

Emirates, Kenn Borek Air, +2 more

Thursday

Emirates, Kenn Borek Air, Kenya Airways, +1 more

Emirates, Kenn Borek Air, +2 more

Friday

Emirates, Kenya Airways, Qantas Airways

Emirates, Kenya Airways, +1 more

Saturday

Emirates, Kenya Airways, Qantas Airways

Emirates, Kenya Airways, +1 more

Sunday

Emirates, Kenn Borek Air, Kenya Airways, +1 more

Emirates, Kenn Borek Air, +2 more

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Nairobi - Dubai Flights

Departure:

Nairobi (NBO)Kenya

Destination:

Dubai (DXB)United Arab Emirates

Return flight deals:

Dubai - Nairobi

Cabin classes:

C$ 841

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