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

 
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Recent return flight deals from Nairobi to Dubai

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Nairobi to Dubai.
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02:40 - 16:00NBO-DXB
12h 20m1 stop
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11:10 - 00:50DXB-NBO
14h 40m1 stop
£262SAUDIA
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Wed, 18 Jun - Mon, 23 Jun
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07:20 - 19:30NBO-DXB
11h 10m1 stop
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14:25 - 00:50DXB-NBO
11h 25m1 stop
£284SAUDIA
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Mon, 23 Jun - Mon, 30 Jun
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18:10 - 03:25NBO-DXB
8h 15m1 stop
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13:15 - 23:50DXB-NBO
11h 35m1 stop
£342Qatar Airways
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Sun, 18 May - Wed, 21 May
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23:00 - 02:30NBO-DXB
26h 30m1 stop
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08:00 - 14:25DXB-NBO
7h 25m1 stop
Thu, 19 Jun - Mon, 23 Jun
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06:40 - 18:55NBO-DXB
35h 15m2 stops
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08:00 - 14:25DXB-NBO
7h 25m1 stop
Thu, 19 Jun - Mon, 23 Jun
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01:20 - 11:40NBO-DXB
9h 20m1 stop
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11:45 - 23:50DXB-NBO
13h 05m1 stop
£377Qatar Airways
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Tue, 27 May - Wed, 4 Jun
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17:10 - 23:25NBO-DXB
5h 15mdirect
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06:55 - 11:10DXB-NBO
5h 15mdirect
£427Kenya Airways
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Wed, 28 May - Wed, 4 Jun
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23:10 - 05:25NBO-DXB
5h 15mdirect
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06:55 - 11:10DXB-NBO
5h 15mdirect
£436Kenya Airways
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Wed, 28 May - Wed, 4 Jun
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22:45 - 04:50NBO-DXB
5h 05mdirect
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10:30 - 14:30DXB-NBO
5h 00mdirect
£448Emirates
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16:35 - 22:40NBO-DXB
5h 05mdirect
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15:55 - 20:00DXB-NBO
5h 05mdirect
£452Emirates
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Expert advice for your flight from Nairobi to Dubai

 
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.
Airports
NBO

Check-in desks at NBO open three hours before departure. Use self-service kiosks for Kenya Airways, KLM, and Saudia flights.

Read more about NBOby Daniel Scheffler
DXB

Use Dubai's metro from DXB for a cheap, efficient city transfer. Terminals 1 and 3 connect to the Red Line.

Read more about DXBby Jessica Macdonald
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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

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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 Nairobi to Dubai flights

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 round-trip flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Dubai clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Dubai on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to fly from Nairobi to Dubai. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Sunday and avoiding Mondays for the best deals.

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 round-trip 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 May, where tickets cost £337 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £482 and £451 respectively.

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

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.
No, with an average price for the route of £876, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Dubai, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Nairobi to Dubai

Low season

March

High season

December

Cheapest flight

£253
Best time to beat the crowds (4% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (5% more expensive on average)
Flight from Nairobi to Dubai

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.
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FAQs for booking Nairobi to Dubai flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Dubai was £336 for a one-way ticket and £348 for a return.

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

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

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

    Only flydubai offers 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.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Nairobi to Dubai are Emirates and Qatar Airways. With an average price for the route of £439 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 £321 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • 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 return 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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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Dubai

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Dubai to Nairobi? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £421 or less one-way and £408 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Nairobi to Dubai?

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

Direct departures

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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Direct 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, +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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Top 4 airlines serving from Nairobi to Dubai

 
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3206 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.2Entertainment
7.8Food
8.3Crew
8.0Comfort
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Food no so good. Extra charge to much for front seats cost me £163 then other people sat near me for nothing 🤬

6.0 GoodDave, Mar 2025SYD - DXB
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Food no so good. Extra charge to much for front seats cost me £163 then other people sat near me for nothing 🤬

First time and very memorable, the finest flying experience ive ever had

Everything I was good except food quality is very poor

We arrived in line for check in at 6:15 p.m. but did not check in until 8:00 p.m. The line for economy check in was very long, and all of the desks 03-13 were not open, although most of them opened sporadically. The crew on board were very nice and helpful, friendly and kind. It has been many years since we flew Emirates (at least 17 years), and we notice that foot rests are no longer available in economy, but we were lucky enough to fly in the upper deck and appreciate your opening some of your flights to economy passengers in the upper deck. We will definitely fly on emirates more often! Thank you.

no problem with Emirates it was the underpricer subcontractor Who was ridiculous

Except for the uncleaned tray, and the delay in serving food for our section (which may have been due to the location of our row) everything else was good. The crew were very professional and responded to our requests promptly throughout the flight. We as a family were not disappointed by Emirates.

It was great, a little more leg room would have been better particularly since we were in premium economy

Overall was a good experience and this particular flight the crew were great too at least in business class. It’s not always the case with flydubai. Few things would make me think twice in the future on this route. 1. The arrival into T3 might sound good but it is a real pain as it takes almost 30 mins to get to terminal on the bus as the aircraft still park at T2. The bag takes even longer . If they just let us off at T2, I’d be home within 30 mins of walking off the plane. Instead it takes 1.5 hours. 2. Due to the timing, the very tiny lounge in Penang is so crowded because half the lounge is closed for Qatar crew. Hardly anywhere to sit. 3. Flydubai app and site has a long way to go and using it is very unpleasant.

Good flight overall. Good options of food on NY-Dubai-Mumbai leg. Not that good reversing back. The flight crew is courteous and professional as always. The seating was much more comfortable going into Mumbai than coming back. Cheers!

The boarding process was smooth and the stewardesses were nice. Some delays with drinks at the end of the flight, but no issues.

This trip was the most comfortable one I have ever experienced, the team was excellent and very helpful. I am so glad I picked Qatar Airways.

My experience with Qatar airway was very unsatisfactory. They lost my child’s stroller and I was told they found it and will send it to the hotel which was a lie. I had to go back to the airport baggage claim and pick up myself after trying to contact them many times!. There was a lack professional and communication. I am very disappointed in Qatar airway and will not be recommending them to friends and family nor will I be flying with them in the future.

There was not enough food for everybody. Some dishes were missing.

riding in first class, you don't expect every time you order your dinner or breakfast that the first thing the stewardess says is Let me see if we have any left. Also, the food selection was not great: 3 of 4 entrees had mushrooms and I dont eat mushrooms, the 4th item was 'let me see if we have any left' and this was within 30 mins of entering the flight! Same experience level, it didn't feel first class this round.

Doha airport is huge , takes long time to reach gate .

Moved seats, didn't accommodate requests to change seats even though other seats were available.

Wasn’t allowed to continue with the purchased tickets because I hadn’t been able to go on the first scheduled leg.

My carry on bag was taken by Alaska Air as we boarded in LAX! She said there was not room. There was plenty of room. I told her that my meds and personal items were in it. She did not care. She said it would be sent to my final destination, Nairobi. Well it got to Nairobi the day I was to fly home. The handle of my bag was crushed so could not retract. So I had to remove it. I had to buy converters, malaria medication. personal items. I filled out the missing form at the Nairobi airport. I asked that it be shipped to the Kisumu airport. When it was obviously not going to make it for my time in Kenya. I asked that it be sent to John Wayne Airport. NONE of that happened. I only knew it was at Nairobi because my air tag indicated it was finally in Nairobi the day I was leaving Kenya! Now I need to purchase a new carry on bag!!!

Being a platinum member, no attention given. No towel or tissue provided.

Don't be afraid if you board an Oman Air Airbus A330 - it will take you to Colombo and not Muskat. The Aircraft is leased by Qatar Airways ;-)

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.

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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