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06:15 - 11:35NBO-JNB
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12:20 - 20:00JNB-NBO
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£441Ethiopian Air
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lun, 17 giu - lun, 24 giu
18:00 - 03:55NBO-JNB
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22:35 - 13:10JNB-NBO
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£462Ethiopian Air
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05:30 - 15:00NBO-JNB
10h 30m2 stops
03:10 - 17:40JNB-NBO
13h 30m1 stop
£471RwandAir
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15:45 - 22:45NBO-JNB
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7h 35m1 stop
£478Uganda Airlines
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14:30 - 05:45JNB-NBO
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£567Kenya Airways
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£585Kenya Airways
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06:15 - 11:35NBO-JNB
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£248Ethiopian Air
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£256Ethiopian Air
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£485Kenya Airways
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£488Ethiopian Air
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£545Ethiopian Air
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£578Ethiopian Air
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£592RwandAir
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15:30 - 18:40NBO-JNB
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ven, 7 giu - mer, 12 giu
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£632RwandAir
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15:30 - 18:40NBO-JNB
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4h 15mdirect
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4h 05mdirect
£920Kenya Airways
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dom, 9 giu - mer, 12 giu
12:35 - 15:50NBO-JNB
4h 15mdirect
01:15 - 06:20JNB-NBO
4h 05mdirect
£978Kenya Airways
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15:30 - 18:40NBO-JNB
4h 10mdirect
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£512Airlink
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15:30 - 18:40NBO-JNB
4h 10mdirect
09:40 - 14:40JNB-NBO
4h 00mdirect
£530Airlink
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15:30 - 18:40NBO-JNB
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4h 00mdirect
£535Airlink
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lun, 17 giu - ven, 21 giu
12:35 - 15:50NBO-JNB
4h 15mdirect
01:15 - 06:20JNB-NBO
4h 05mdirect
£549Kenya Airways
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lun, 17 giu - dom, 23 giu
12:35 - 15:50NBO-JNB
4h 15mdirect
01:15 - 06:20JNB-NBO
4h 05mdirect
£682Kenya Airways
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ven, 28 giu - lun, 1 lug
07:45 - 10:55NBO-JNB
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4h 05mdirect
£702Kenya Airways
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4h 05mdirect
£708South African
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Flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg?

The average price of all flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Nairobi to Johannesburg, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Monday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Johannesburg, Monday is the cheapest day to fly and Thursday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is February, where tickets cost £486 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and May, where the average cost of tickets is £521 and £516 respectively.

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

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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 71 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, Ethiopian Air offered the best one-way deal for that route, at £248. KAYAK users also found Nairobi to Johannesburg return flights on Ethiopian Air from £441 and on RwandAir from £471.

Which airlines fly direct between Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.
There are 2 airlines that fly direct from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. They are Airlink and Kenya Airways. The cheapest airline for this route is Airlink, with the best one-way deal found costing £451. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Airlink.

How many flights are there between Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport per day?

Each day, there are between 4 and 5 nonstop flights that take off from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport and land in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, with an average flight time of 4h 13m. The most common departure time is 21:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 33 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Wednesday.

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

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.

How long does a flight from Nairobi to Johannesburg take?

A direct flight to Johannesburg will take on average 4h 10m to travel the 1,807 miles flying distance from Nairobi.

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

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport at 06:30 and will be landing in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at 09:45.

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

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport jets off at 21:00 and lands at 00:15.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Nairobi to Johannesburg

Low season

July

High season

December

Cheapest flight

£248
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Nairobi to Johannesburg based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
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FAQs for booking Nairobi to Johannesburg flights

  • Can I rent a car at Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport (JNB)?

    You can easily rent a car at JNB as it comprises agencies such as SIXT, National, Budget, Dollar, Alamo, Europcar, Thrifty, Enterprise, Payless, Tempest, Firefly, and Hertz. The process of renting a car is quite easy and fast, which promotes convenience. You will get the agency's counters at Terminal A.

  • Can I travel with an infant on Kenya Airways?

    You can travel with your infant onboard a Kenya Airways flight, provided your baby is below two years and a discounted ticket is purchased. The airline will provide you with a bassinet without any charges. Your infant need not exceed 24.25 lb to get a baby cot. The airline will assist with warming your baby meal if you carry one, and also it will provide an average baby meal.

  • Is Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) accessible?

    When traveling to JNB, there is no need to worry about your movement restrictions if you are disabled. The airport is equipped with wheelchair ramps and modified elevators containing Braille signs. Disable bathrooms can be found on all levels of terminals, and the telephones are easily accessible. JNB has disabled drop-off and pick-up sectors for domestic and international terminals.

  • Which terminal will I use when flying from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)?

    NBO comprises two terminals. Terminal 1 is subdivided into sectors; 1D is for domestic flights, while 1C, 1B, 1A, and 1E are used for international arrivals and departures. The second terminal, 2, is used for low-rate aircraft. The airline you choose will determine the terminal you use. For instance, if you fly with Kenya Airways, you will use Terminal 1A, while RwandAir, and Ethiopian Air, will use Terminal 1C.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was £317 for a one-way ticket and £564 for a return.

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

    The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Nairobi to Johannesburg flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg?

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg, Airlink or Ethiopian Air?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg are Airlink and Ethiopian Air. With an average price for the route of £509 and an overall rating of 8.2, Airlink is the most popular choice. Ethiopian Air is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £407 and an overall rating of 7.3.

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

    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 Johannesburg.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg?

    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 Johannesburg 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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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

  • When flying from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport (JNB), your layover destination will be determined by the airline you fly with. On a single-stop flight with Ethiopian Air, your layover may be in Lilongwe Intl (LLW), Blantyre Chileka (BLZ), or Addis Ababa Bole (ADD), while with RwandAir your layover will be in Kigali Intl (KGL) or Lusaka (LUN).
  • If you want to travel to JNB with an eco-friendly partner, then consider Kenya Airways. The carrier has initiated programs to help with protecting the environment, such as tree-planting drives. The airline chooses the optimal route and flight cruise level to promote sustainable fuel consumption and efficiency. Meals served on flights are eco-friendly as the ingredients are organic.
  • You can use a bus, taxi, or train to NBO from Nairobi City. The taxis are the more convenient and fastest way to reach NBO for your flight to JNB. Aboard one, you can decide to use the Nairobi Expressway Toll Road, which will take around 25 minutes, or Mombasa Road, which will be roughly 60 minutes.
  • NBO is a hub for Kenya Airways. If you’re set to fly with this airline, you will be treated to beautiful lounges while waiting for your flight at NBO. The airline has three different lounges, Pride and Simba Lounge, located on Level 2, Terminal 1A, and Terminal 1C.
  • When traveling from NBO to JNB, you can bring one bag not exceeding 22 x 15 x 8 inches on board RwandAir. The item should weigh at most 21 lb. While if you travel with Ethiopian Air, you are allowed two bags in business class and one in economy class. The items in Ethiopia Air should weigh at most 15 lb.
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Prefer to fly direct from Nairobi to Johannesburg?

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

Direct departures

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Monday

Airlink, Delta, Kenya Airways, +3 more

Airlink, Delta, +4 more

Tuesday

Airlink, Delta, Kenya Airways, +3 more

Airlink, Delta, +4 more

Wednesday

Airlink, Delta, Kenya Airways, +3 more

Airlink, Delta, +4 more

Thursday

Airlink, Delta, Kenya Airways, +3 more

Airlink, Delta, +4 more

Friday

Airlink, Delta, Kenya Airways, +3 more

Airlink, Delta, +4 more

Saturday

Airlink, Delta, Kenya Airways, +3 more

Airlink, Delta, +4 more

Sunday

Airlink, Delta, Kenya Airways, +3 more

Airlink, Delta, +4 more

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Direct returns

Johannesburg OR Tambo to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Monday

Airlink, Delta, Kenya Airways, +3 more

Airlink, Delta, +4 more

Tuesday

Airlink, Delta, Kenya Airways, +3 more

Airlink, Delta, +4 more

Wednesday

Airlink, Delta, Kenya Airways, +3 more

Airlink, Delta, +4 more

Thursday

Airlink, Delta, Kenya Airways, +3 more

Airlink, Delta, +4 more

Friday

Airlink, Delta, Kenya Airways, +3 more

Airlink, Delta, +4 more

Saturday

Airlink, Delta, Kenya Airways, +3 more

Airlink, Delta, +4 more

Sunday

Airlink, Delta, Kenya Airways, +3 more

Airlink, Delta, +4 more

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Top 4 airlines serving from Nairobi to Johannesburg

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Nairobi to Johannesburg. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Nairobi to Johannesburg? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.2
AirlinkOverall score based on 73 reviews
6.2Entertainment
8.2Boarding
8.8Crew
8.1Comfort
7.5Food
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Airlink is my preferred airline for travel in South and Southern Africa. Upington international airport is small so check in and security screening is a breeze. Boarding is easy and the flight was good. Took a while to get the luggage at OR Tambo airport but all in all a nice experience

8.0 ExcellentGerhard, May 2024UTN - JNB
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Airlink is my preferred airline for travel in South and Southern Africa. Upington international airport is small so check in and security screening is a breeze. Boarding is easy and the flight was good. Took a while to get the luggage at OR Tambo airport but all in all a nice experience

It was a great experience , it was quick and on time

this route is more expensive than you would expect. Boarding, disembarking was easy and fast. Cabin crew was friendly. Seats are small

The meal was excellent and well suited to a short journey.

Original flight was delayed due to technical issue. Very poor communication. The manager only appeared when we were climbing on board the plane.This resulted in us missing our follow on flight also with Airlink. No ticket issued from Skukuza and no assistance when we landed to address the issue. We had to make our own arrangements and go to their sales desk. Again they had no knowledge of the flight delay and of any passengers that had connecting flights. The lady (unfortunately with all the STRESS I have forgotten her name) at the counter was extremely helpful and is an excellent example of the type of employee Airlink need to promote and employ. Our luggage was in limbo due to all the missing information and assistance. We had to resort to buying extra tickets from South African Airways who were extremely helpful. I work at an airport so am familiar with its workings. I will infuture be looking for alternative flights.

Airline is the best airline experience I’ve ever had.

My flight was good no comments Crew members were good Flight on schedule even earlier at some point Thanks

Easy boarding, smooth flight, friendly and helpful attendants. As with every other airline, there isn't enough leg room to be comfortable. Food was adequate.

Easy short flight from Johannesburg to Harare. Boarding was slow, flight attendants were friendly. They did a meal service on this short flight, including wine, which was pretty cool.

Flight was moved forward by 2 hours with 3 days notice. This meant I could not connect from flight from Johannesburg. So did not take the flight and drove to Kasane. Will never use Air Botswana unless absolutely necessary. Mark

I was a good, but long trip. The airline did a good job. I would use them again.

The gate was changed at the very last moment and no one informed us. The flight was one hour late and the screen broken, the remote control not working. One toilet was out of order . the other toilets were also not totally functioning, because the washbasin was plugged and the water couldn't flow away.

The food could be better, the beef was quite tough. The crew were friendly and helpful on this flight, which has not being my experience on other Ethiopian flights.

The crew were extremely unfriendly. The plane was dirty and the entertainment system did not work, so they did not even give out earphones to anyone.

The flight was one hour late. The food is mediocre and the screen was broken

Flight was smooth but unnecessary long because we had to refuel at FCO Rome. Air hostesses service and response to call light could be better. Both planes were old with broken seat arms and toilets. Why Africans had to be given the farthest Gates is what baffles me and why we have to pay for Aisle seats I found really strange. Is there ever an end to ripping people off even after paying over $2300 for one seat.

it was a nice tripe but they need to work on the serving of soda,they should be abled to serve cain soda not on cup.At least each passenger should be entitled to one cain of soda not serving on cup.thanks.

The entertainment (movies) blockbuster and classics never change. I am a frequent Ethiopian flyer and this should be addressed. Not much changed from my summer flight and my December flight. It is annoying - surely you can update the selections more often. Same with food options. It becomes extremely boring to be offered the same exact meals from Washington to Addis to Maputo every trip, each time. AS

Entertainment was very poor. Couldn’t watch anything. Ear pieces were the wrong type .

The check in staff was amazing. Best customer service! The plane was old! My entertainment on the first flight didn't work at all, in my seat or in the seat next to me. The bathroom doors were old and troublesome. One of the bathrooms, the whole sink panel was broken. Everything felt old and falling apart. The airline stewardesses were amazing and quite hospitable. When there were delays, they kept us well informed. Transit was GREAT! I wasn't sure how I would make it to my next flight in 1 1/2 hours but the security lines were short and efficient. The C gates in Addis Ababa were CROWDED! That whole space downstairs was too crowded and challenging to manuever. I usually fly Ethiopian within Africa and was interested to see how the experience would be intercontinental. Overall, I would choose it again if it was cheaper than Delta/Air France or Lufthansa/KLM. I wouldn't make it a first choice if the prices were the same because the planes are so old! The food and entertainment also weren't as good. Good selection of movies but as I mentioned, on the first flight they didn't work at all (I slept so it was okay) and the 2nd flight it was glitchy. All in all, I didn't hate it but it would be a first choice only if it's cheaper.

Seriously one of the most disappoint experiences I have ever had when flying. My flight got delayed FIVE hours. Nobody wanted to help at the airport (“this is Kenyan booking, we cannot do anything”). I got on the phone with someone from Kenyan for one hour until he finally moved my ticket to a Delta ticket. Then the painful journey restarted - the Delta crew in land kept saying there was no other flight and ai had to wait. An agent called Gerard Robert was being so sarcastic I felt humiliated. He would say things like “you say you understand what I am saying but you are not understanding what so am saying”. I asked him to please speak in a less sarcastic tone and he said “I am not going to speak with you anymore, go find someone else”. These were his words. Tired, after 14 hours in a plane, I just wanted to cry. I looked for another agent, who was an angel and rebooked me to another flights. Thanks to her, I made it to my meeting in Washington-DC. I am going to send a formal complaint to Delta about agent Gerard Robert. It is not fair to speak with customers in that cynical, sarcastic tone. If one works in customer service, it ia important to mind that tones can make people feel humiliated. And turning the back to a customer by saying “Go find someone else” can’t be part of his training.

I almost missed my flight because my previous flight (Mombasa- Nairobi, also Kenyan airways) landed in a different terminal. There was no signs whatsoever, no information shared. It felt messy. If the flights are purchased together, like mine, there has to be indications on how to board to the following one.

The cabin is due for a refresh - the seats are very thin and not very comfortable. The AVOD system also did not work on one of the seats and the touch screen were very glitchy. The overall cleanliness of the aircraft could be improved

Food was great. They never to add more current entertainment like movies and shows

Paid an extra USD 100 for so-called Comfort seats. All of these (the bulkhead seats) had parents with babies and infants who were screaming much of the time. One mother even decided to change nappies on the seat. This was anything but comfort!

Front section of economy cabin is better than rear. Paid for seats selected.

Good flight. Paid for seats sat the frront section of the economy. Better than rear cabin.

Apart from delay of 3 hrs in Nairobi for onward flight to Dar all fine. Looked like operational issues caused it.

I booked a round trip flight and boarded a Kenya Airways trip from New York (JFK) to Nairobi (JKIA). First flight from New York to Nairobi was uneventful with no issues. However, the return flight was beyond disappointing. To begin with I had paid an extra $60 each for premium seats (me and my wife) in economy aisle 15 (B & A). However, upon settling down in the middle seat, I noticed that the controller had been ripped off meaning I would not have access to some of the seat functionalities like the individual lighting etc. I proceeded to alert a flight attendant that the controller was missing and she politely responded to me by telling me if I need anything, to use my wife’s seat controller (on the window seat) to call for assistance and I would be assisted accordingly. I was surprised by the response that she gave as it felt like my comfort and request for a service that I paid for was undermined, but nonetheless I opted to play it nice and kept my calm. After this I engaged in a conversation with a passenger (Caucasian / White male) who sat next to me on the aisle seat. In the process of having this conversation I asked him if he had paid for his seat. He went ahead to politely tell me that he had been moved from a seat in the back by one of the flight attendants and had not paid any extra fees. During this conversation, he noticed that the charging docks were not working and he needed to charge his iPad to watch his Netflix show (it was on pause). Alarmed by this, he went ahead and flagged one of the flight attendants who without wasting any time acted astonished and as fast as lightning was able to find him a better seat a few rows in front. Please note, all the charging plugs were not working for the three seats. In summary, below are the reasons for the low rating: 1. Charging for a broken seat: Kenya Airways should not charge for a defective seat. If a seat is defective and is paid for, the airlines should work out a way to either refund the customer or move the customer to a better seat – regardless of skin color. 2. Below Par Customer Service: Do not debilitate a customer’s request especially when a paid for service is not delivered – regardless of skin color. Assuming that I am comfortable with having to either keep alerting the flight attendant or relying on my wife’s seat to perform some of the functionality I may need is ridiculous. 3. Biasness / Inequality / Prejudiced Behavior: The Caucasian/ White male was treated with more favor. Not only was he moved around to make sure he was comfortable (free of charge) but all his complaints were resolved immediately without any hesitance. On the contrary, I being a black man of African descent who had paid an additional premium for his seat, I was completely ignored and told to settle for what I got.

It has been 1 week since arriving at my destination and I still have not recieved my kite surfing bags. Office will not communicate properly on location or when my bags will arrive. No advice on what to do on luggage that has not arrived in over a week. Simply not happy with Kenya airways at the moment.

Probably the worst airline I have flown in recent years. From check in to the on board experience, everything was terrible

improve sercice on board and to assist passengers to get thier needs

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