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Cheap Flight Deals from Dubai to Nairobi (DXB-NBO)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Dubai to Nairobi

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Dubai to Nairobi.
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Gulf Air Logo
08:00 - 14:25DXB-NBO
7h 25m1 stop
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08:05 - 20:15NBO-DXB
11h 10m1 stop
£254Gulf Air
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Mon, 2 Jun - Fri, 6 Jun
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17:30 - 00:50DXB-NBO
8h 20m1 stop
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07:20 - 19:30NBO-DXB
11h 10m1 stop
£262SAUDIA
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Fri, 1 Aug - Fri, 8 Aug
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01:50 - 12:20DXB-NBO
11h 30m1 stop
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20:50 - 08:30NBO-DXB
10h 40m1 stop
£307RwandAir
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Tue, 3 Jun - Mon, 9 Jun
RwandAir Logo
01:50 - 12:20DXB-NBO
11h 30m1 stop
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20:50 - 08:30NBO-DXB
10h 40m1 stop
£309RwandAir
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Tue, 3 Jun - Mon, 9 Jun
Kenya Airways Logo
06:55 - 11:10DXB-NBO
5h 15mdirect
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17:10 - 23:25NBO-DXB
5h 15mdirect
£326Kenya Airways
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Tue, 6 May - Tue, 20 May
Kenya Airways Logo
06:55 - 11:10DXB-NBO
5h 15mdirect
Kenya Airways Logo
17:10 - 23:25NBO-DXB
5h 15mdirect
£328Kenya Airways
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Tue, 6 May - Tue, 20 May
Qatar Airways Logo
13:15 - 23:50DXB-NBO
11h 35m1 stop
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18:10 - 11:40NBO-DXB
16h 30m1 stop
£400Qatar Airways
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Tue, 6 May - Tue, 20 May
Qatar Airways Logo
13:15 - 23:50DXB-NBO
11h 35m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
01:20 - 10:15NBO-DXB
7h 55m1 stop
£411Qatar Airways
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Mon, 1 Sep - Sun, 28 Sep
Emirates Logo
10:30 - 14:30DXB-NBO
5h 00mdirect
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16:35 - 22:40NBO-DXB
5h 05mdirect
£418Emirates
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Wed, 4 Jun - Mon, 9 Jun
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15:55 - 20:00DXB-NBO
5h 05mdirect
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16:35 - 22:40NBO-DXB
5h 05mdirect
£421Emirates
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Expert advice for your flight from Dubai to Nairobi

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are specific to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
Kenya Airways

Kenya Airways offers Economy Max for extra space, keeping an adjacent seat vacant for comfort.


KQ's SkyPriority provides priority check-in, faster security lanes, and early boarding for premium passengers.

Emirates

Emirates economy class offers 33-inch legroom and 13.3-inch TV screens, ensuring comfort and entertainment.


Emirates provides free Wi-Fi for Skywards members, enhancing connectivity during flights.

Read more about Emiratesby Duncan Madden
Airports
DXB

For a seamless departure, use the metro from Terminals 1 and 3, offering a quick and affordable route to the city centre.

Read more about DXBby Jessica Macdonald
NBO

Upon arrival at NBO, use local taxis or rideshares for a convenient 30-minute trip to Nairobi's city centre.

Read more about NBOby Daniel Scheffler
Our travel experts
Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on Kenya Airways

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveller and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg, among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Duncan Madden

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Duncan Madden

Duncan Madden

Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

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Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

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Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Expert on DXB

Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has travelled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Dubai to Nairobi flights

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Dubai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Dubai to Nairobi, you should consider leaving on a Sunday and avoid Mondays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Dubai, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Fridays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Dubai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl 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 Dubai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport is May, where tickets cost £299 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £413 and £408 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Dubai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at £1,220 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Dubai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Dubai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Dubai to Nairobi

Low season

February

High season

December

Cheapest flight

£185
Best time to beat the crowds (6% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (18% more expensive on average)
Flight from Dubai to Nairobi

When to book flights from Dubai to Nairobi

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Dubai to Nairobi based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns 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 Dubai to Nairobi flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Dubai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Dubai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport was £246 for a one-way ticket and £338 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Dubai to Nairobi?

    On your way to Nairobi, you’ll fly out from Dubai Intl. You’ll be landing at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl.

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

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

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Dubai to Nairobi?

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Dubai to Nairobi, Emirates or Qatar Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Dubai to Nairobi are Emirates and Qatar Airways. With an average price for the route of £440 and an overall rating of 8.0, Emirates is the most popular choice. Qatar Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £315 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 Dubai to Nairobi.

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

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

    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 Nairobi with an airline and back to Dubai with another airline.

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

    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 Nairobi from Dubai 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 Dubai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Nairobi to Dubai? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £207 or less one-way and £328 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Dubai to Nairobi?

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

Direct departures

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, +2 more

Emirates, Kenn Borek Air, +3 more

Thursday

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

Emirates, Kenn Borek Air, +2 more

Friday

Emirates, Kenya Airways, LAM, +1 more

Emirates, Kenya Airways, +2 more

Saturday

Emirates, Kenya Airways, Qantas Airways

Emirates, Kenya Airways, +1 more

Sunday

Emirates, Kenn Borek Air, Kenya Airways, +2 more

Emirates, Kenn Borek Air, +3 more

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Direct returns

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl to Dubai Intl

Monday

Emirates, Kenya Airways, LAM, +1 more

Emirates, Kenya Airways, +2 more

Tuesday

Emirates, Kenya Airways, Qantas Airways

Emirates, Kenya Airways, +1 more

Wednesday

Emirates, Kenya Airways, LAM, +1 more

Emirates, Kenya Airways, +2 more

Thursday

Emirates, Kenya Airways, Qantas Airways

Emirates, Kenya Airways, +1 more

Friday

Emirates, Kenya Airways, LAM, +1 more

Emirates, Kenya Airways, +2 more

Saturday

Emirates, Kenya Airways, Qantas Airways

Emirates, Kenya Airways, +1 more

Sunday

Emirates, Kenya Airways, LAM, +1 more

Emirates, Kenya Airways, +2 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from Dubai to Nairobi

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Dubai to Nairobi. 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 Dubai to Nairobi? 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.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3206 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.2Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.8Food
8.3Crew
Airline reviews

Over - amazing. The aircraft is somewhat old on this route.

10.0 ExcellentAvidan, Mar 2025DXB - NBO
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Over - amazing. The aircraft is somewhat old on this route.

Everything was great but the food portions and quality was awful

The best ever, friendly and attentive cabin crew, amazing captains who utilised their expertise for less turbulence, just overall amazing

Boarding for business class passengers can be improved. Also, when debarking the aircraft, Economy passengers are let off first due the way the configuration of the cabin upstairs.

Overall I was quite pleased with the experience; the cleanliness; the polite and attentiveness of the cabin crew; and the delicious food options.

Ove the A380 planes. Comfortable seats. Served great Indian food and Masala Chai!

I would never have been able to make the transfer in time without asking for a wheelchair

Very uncomfortable aircraft. No free entertainment or drinks. Food okay. Won't fly with them again.

Comfort poor, little leg room, cabin temperature too hot. No free entertainment. No complementary drinks. Overal experience poor and would not travel with them again.

Boarding, seats, entertainment and service were all great. The food was great except for the fact that there were too many sweet items.

All the crew members were too slow and rude. Most of the times the registers were empty, while hundreds of customers were waiting in line, and it was impossible to get a supervisor. Despite being in line on time, I missed my freight, plus a some customers who were ahead and behind me.

I recently travelled with Qatar Airways from Doha to Dulles in the QSuite, and the experience was nothing short of exceptional. The QSuite truly feels like a First-Class experience, with its luxurious design, privacy, and comfort. The cabin crew, especially the lady in charge of the cabin, was remarkable—professional, attentive, and genuinely kind. The food was excellent, and the comfort of the seat was absolutely first-class, making the journey smooth and enjoyable. While the in-flight experience was outstanding, I have a few points of feedback. Firstly, the content available in the in-flight entertainment system could be expanded and upgraded to include a more diverse and updated collection. This would elevate the entertainment experience to match the premium standards of the QSuite. Secondly, regarding the Wi-Fi service: while QSuite passengers receive one hour of complimentary Wi-Fi, any additional usage requires a fee of USD 10. Considering the premium pricing of QSuite, it would be more fitting to include unlimited Wi-Fi as part of the experience, further enhancing the luxury offered to passengers. Lastly, I must highlight an issue with luggage handling. Unfortunately, my luggage did not make it through the transit, which was disappointing. While the ground crew assured me that it would be delivered to my home on the same day as it was arriving on the next flight, this promise was not fulfilled, and the delay added unnecessary inconvenience to an otherwise excellent experience. Overall, the QSuite experience was exceptional, but addressing these areas would further solidify Qatar Airways’ position as a leader in luxury air travel.

Well organized boarding, efficient and on time. Nice crew on the plane. Thank you!

The only thing that could have been better, is that the food trays get left way to long after a meal. We had a snack 8 hrs into the trip, and they left us with the boxes and cups for way too long. It is not fun being trapped in your seat unnecessarily

Qatar Airways in-flight first/business class service is superior to any US airline; excellent meals are served on short haul flights such as between DXB and DOH.

Was downgraded from business to economy due to a faulty seat in business class. However when I boarded the plane there were no less than 5 free business class seats. Will never fly Qatar Airways again

Do not overbook flights and kick out confirmed ticketed passengers :-(

Check in desk people constrained by fear. Obvious typo on Uganda visa, even though approved, caused loss of flight. Something is definitely wrong with this system.

Staff was very friendly. There is no on board entertainment, but it’s such a short flight that it doesn’t matter. We also got a meal which was nice and unexpected due to the length of the flight.

Flight was fine overall. What you would expect from economy seats. I did appreciate the amenities (eyemask, earplugs, small toothbrush and toothpaste, thin socks).

They lost the stroller and car seat which they found after 4 days, and on the way back they damaged the stroller.

Damage lagguage, They lost the stroller and car seat which they found after 4 days, and on the way back they damaged the stroller.

Same situation saudi lost my pram and car seat and damaged lagguage

My gag was left at liayad airport when I landed at jeddah airport 9 am I waited for my bags at jeddah airport till 2.45 pm almost 6 hrs bad very bad

Apart from chaotic boarding - which I totally understand was outside the control of gate staff. It was comfortable mid haul flight. Well done to cabin crew for their patience and hospitality with largely elderly passengers returning from pilgrimage.

The intettainme is old stuff and difficult to get by WiFi and the chair is not comfortable at all although the staff were excellent but beyond their limited

Overall a great experience, no movies were available. Bags were delivered a bit late. Seat controls were not working well. I couldn't make my bed fully flat.

It is almost 7 hours journey ,you should have provided with TV entertainment and mobile charging

I think the staff was short. Being Vegan, I ordered a custom meal. The meal was not provided both two ways. I assume they forgot. They were short on staff. It was taking for ever to provide service. people were getting restless.

Very poor show. Flight got delayed due to fog in Lahore. This is understandable. However, no arrangements were made for nany hours, once some things was organised, there was no leadership, no support to families with children's, disabled passengers. Took to hotel where it took 3 hours to sort out room allocation, that after finding partner to a minimum of 4 people. Couples were asked to find another couple before room is allocated. After 2 5 Hours of reaching room,return journey started with total chaos, no leadership at airport. Several derours to finally get new boarding passes. Asking the reason why flight was cancelled, the Saudi airline staff recommended using other Airlines in future.Finally boarding nobody inside the aeroplane helping old, illiterate to find their allocated sears. Sort out luggage storage. All the staff stayed in their kitchen areas to let passengers sort out. In-flight service wad good. Overall very poor experience.

Pleasant, relaxed flight. I had 2 seats to myself, which was a bonus. I couldn't find a flight tracker ap so I could know where we were but that's a minor complaint. On the plus side, the passenger announcements did not come through my earphones but were on main speakers only. That was a nice touch.

Flight delayed by 3 hours 45 mins and no explanation given or apology. Rebooked on a flight departing to final destination 48 hrs later and baggage not delivered.

My outbound flight was grounded in Lusaka so we never made it to Paris. DO NOT fly this airline you will be stranded and your plans will be completely disrupted

Inflight entertainment with electronic charging stations can help during a long flight.

The flight was delayed with no notice. No inflight entertainment. Communication is vital in any business.

Poor communication: Flight come directly to kigali , didn’t come via mumbasa. Favouring to Rwandan passenger to move from economic to bussiness class after flight depart. Where they don’t asked other older passenger who need more comfort. Rude staff : chekin airport at Mumbai. Talking in local language (marathi) while serving and no sorry no thank you attitude.

Was very good, was happy with the way staff were smiling and how they were approachable

A child was loud throughout which made the trip less than optimal. Crew was great and professional. They need to change the automatic seat belt announcement which is too loud and had other unneeded words like "this is XYZ announcement number one'

Love the dreamliner plane. It's such a smooth ride, I don't notice that it's 15 hours in the air. The staff are great and they don't overstuff you with food.

I really like this airline. The staff are lovely and friendly, the planes are tidy and unfussy. I would rate them at the top of the African Airline carriers.

Delayed by 4 hours with inadequate advance notifications which caused us a lot of consternation and angst. I will never fly or recommend your airline again

Flight was changed 3 times, from a night flight to a day flight, and then delayed by 5h…

Kenya Airways delayed my flights for 7 days. Each delayed, they notified me last minute. This is ridiculous.

The kindness and good humor of all the people who this flight possible was a joy.

Awful, we had a delay of 3 hrs, impacting in my transfer flight to Cape town, and Kenya airways didnt do anything. They sent me twice to transfer services in Nairobi, not been available to sleep (from 1 am to 5 am); without any update.

It's the only direct flight between Accra and Nairobi, and you pay for it! Food is better on Asky. No entertainment on flight from Accra to Nairobi, but there other way did have screens. Generally timely boarding and departure.

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