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Cheapest return fare
AED 1,406
Typical prices: AED 1,649-AED 2,247
Gulf Air
Thu 13/8Mon 17/8
DXB - NBO • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
AED 1,667
Typical prices: AED 1,667-AED 2,042
flydubai
Wed 2/9Wed 9/9
DXB - NBO • Direct
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Cheapest • from AED 1,406 (return)
Best reviews • 8.1 score
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Cheapest • Avg AED 1,423 (return)
Shortest trip • 8h 53m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Dubai to Nairobi (DXB-NBO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Dubai to Nairobi that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Dubai to Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu, 13 Aug - Mon, 17 Aug
Gulf Air Logo
07:55 - 07:05
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24h 10m
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15:15 - 03:30
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11h 15m
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AED 1,406Gulf Air
Thu, 20 Aug - Mon, 24 Aug
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AED 1,417Ethiopian Air
Sun, 23 Aug - Sun, 30 Aug
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AED 1,428SAUDIA
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AED 1,428SAUDIA
Mon, 10 Aug - Sun, 6 Sep
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AED 1,428Gulf Air
Wed, 19 Aug - Thu, 20 Aug
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AED 1,428Ethiopian Air
Thu, 3 Sep - Fri, 2 Oct
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AED 1,575Multiple Airlines
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AED 1,575Multiple Airlines
Fri, 7 Aug - Fri, 14 Aug
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AED 1,667flydubai
Fri, 7 Aug - Wed, 12 Aug
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Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Dubai to Jomo Kenyatta Intl flights

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

How much is a return flight from Dubai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Dubai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport departing in August.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport from Dubai usually cost between AED 1,649 and AED 2,247 in August.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was AED 1,406 on Gulf Air (13 Aug–17 Aug).

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.

For Dubai to Nairobi, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from Nairobi back to Dubai, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Friday being the most expensive.

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 February, where tickets cost AED 1,491 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is AED 1,917 and AED 1,906 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 AED 1,736 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 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 2% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 weeks before departure.

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Low season

October

Cheapest flight

AED 760
Best time to beat the crowds (4% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (2% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Dubai to Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Dubai to Jomo Kenyatta Intl 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

  • How do I get from the city centre to Dubai International Airport?

    There are several transfer options from the city centre to Dubai International Airport. Taking a taxi is the quickest transit option as you can get to the airport in about 10 minutes. Alternatively, walk to Deira Metro (Station 1) and board a metro that will get you to Dubai International Airport Terminal 1 in roughly 25 minutes.

  • Can I rent a car at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport?

    Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is the main airport in Kenya, hence it is a perfect place to rent a car. The car rental counters are easily accessible as you approach the terminals. International car rental agencies like Hertz are available on-site. You may also hire a car from NairobiCar and Express Travel Group.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Dubai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport was AED 760 for a one-way ticket and AED 1,406 for a return.

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

    Dubai airport is called Dubai Intl and the only airport in Nairobi is 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?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Dubai and Nairobi, with oneworld 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 RwandAir?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Dubai to Nairobi are Emirates and RwandAir. With an average price for the route of AED 2,245 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. RwandAir is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of AED 1,661 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • 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.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for AED 961 or less one-way and AED 1,815 or less round-trip.
  • Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is approximately 11 miles from the city centre. Walk to Terminal 1 and take Bus 34, which will get you from the airport to Kencom House in the central Nairobi within an hour. The buses have a green-yellow colour and depart every 20 to 30 minutes. Consider taking an Uber for a more comfortable ride and shorter travel time to the city centre.
  • Worry not if you wish to refresh on arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. The Turkish Lounge in Terminal 1E has showers at affordable rates. You can also explore the Aspire Lounge in terminal 1B or Mara and Mount Kenya lounges in Terminal 2 for a snack or drink. Travellers have the option of giving themselves a treat at the Sheri Palm Spa in Terminal 1A.
  • Once you find cheap flights from Dubai to Nairobi, you can enjoy a range of disability services at Dubai International Airport. Dubai’s health ministry provides wheelchairs in the airport. Additionally, electric carts and ramp-fitted paths are available. You can also get personalised assistance in Terminals 1 and 2 on request. Ensure you notify your airline or travel guide about 48 hours before your flight for the necessary arrangements.

Prefer to fly direct from Dubai Intl to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop from Dubai Intl to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl.
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,Kenya Airways,flydubai

Emirates,Kenya Airways, +1 more

Tuesday

Emirates,Kenya Airways

Emirates,Kenya Airways

Wednesday

Emirates,Kenya Airways,flydubai

Emirates,Kenya Airways, +1 more

Thursday

Emirates,Kenya Airways

Emirates,Kenya Airways

Friday

Emirates,Kenya Airways,flydubai

Emirates,Kenya Airways, +1 more

Saturday

Emirates,Kenya Airways

Emirates,Kenya Airways

Sunday

Emirates,Kenya Airways,flydubai

Emirates,Kenya Airways, +1 more

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Direct returns

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl to Dubai Intl

Monday

Emirates,Kenya Airways,flydubai

Emirates,Kenya Airways, +1 more

Tuesday

Emirates,Kenya Airways

Emirates,Kenya Airways

Wednesday

Emirates,Kenya Airways,flydubai

Emirates,Kenya Airways, +1 more

Thursday

Emirates,Kenya Airways

Emirates,Kenya Airways

Friday

Emirates,Kenya Airways,flydubai

Emirates,Kenya Airways, +1 more

Saturday

Emirates,Kenya Airways

Emirates,Kenya Airways

Sunday

Emirates,Kenya Airways,flydubai

Emirates,Kenya Airways, +1 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Dubai to Jomo Kenyatta Intl

 
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 Jomo Kenyatta Intl? 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 3638 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.4Crew
8.1Boarding
8.2Entertainment
7.9Food
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Everything is smooth and good. While cabin crew didn't wake me up for food. When I got up I asked for my meal then they simply replied I was sleep due to that reason they did not wake me up. In that case I suggest they must keep stickers to place on top wake up or DnD.

10.0 ExcellentHassan, Jul 2026
DXB - RUH
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Everything is smooth and good. While cabin crew didn't wake me up for food. When I got up I asked for my meal then they simply replied I was sleep due to that reason they did not wake me up. In that case I suggest they must keep stickers to place on top wake up or DnD.

It was very exlent flight and thanks a lot kayak

As always Emirates is always dependent on the crew you get on the day and today was a good one. Everyone knew what they were doing and gracefully without hesitation . Great conversation all round even about the food and wine.

Very bad service and food variety will never come back again

Flight was cancelled without notification. Information on flight status was not available on Emirates's website.

Everything was perfect. Staff were informative and professional and flight boarding, flying and de-embarking was smooth. I would certainly travel with Emirates again.

My baby was with me it was really good experience with emirates

Fantastic as ever. Great staff super catering and excellent service.

This777-300 is configured 2/3/2 for Biz class straight out of the 80s!!! Not to mention seats are narrow, bed does NOT FULLY RECLINE FLAT as advertised, and purser didn’t know that!! ARM REST HAS A REMOTE TABLET ON IT FURTHER CONFINING THE ALREADY NARROW SPACE!!! WHO thought this was a good design?? After flying the new A350-900 biz class Montreal to Dubai , this was a total let down!!

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

Business class website is horrible I couldn’t even check in online never happened me before any other website

I had the worst experience I’ve ever had with any type of airline,they destroyed my baby’s baby stroller,that cost more than 2000$,the seats in a 13 hour flight was broken,so I definitely not recommend that airline for other people

I recently flew with Saudi Arabian Airlines, and it was truly an outstanding experience from start to finish. The staff were exceptionally polite, professional, and attentive throughout the journey. Check-in was smooth and well-organized, and boarding was efficient and on time. The cabin was spotless and comfortable, with plenty of legroom and a calm, welcoming atmosphere. The in-flight service was top-notch — meals were delicious and offered with generous portions, and the crew made sure every passenger was well taken care of. I also appreciated the wide range of entertainment options, including movies, music, and TV shows in multiple languages. The flight was punctual, and the overall experience reflected the airline’s strong commitment to hospitality and passenger satisfaction. Without a doubt, I’d highly recommend Saudia to anyone traveling within the region or internationally. Their service quality easily matches — and often surpasses — many top global airlines. I’m looking forward to flying with them again! ⸻ Would you like me to tailor it for a specific flight route or class (e.g., Economy, Business, Jeddah–Washington DC)? I can make it sound even more personal or detailed.

I cant wait for planes to have shorter rows with more space! otherwise, all fine thankyou

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.

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.

It’s very tiring journey with only 3 seats in a row and not good for family of four. Online checkin don’t work and unable to select the seats while going.

J’ai mon carte de fidélité Sky team gold À Dubaï je me sui présenté avec mon carte je sui rentré dans le louange Maintenant arrivé à Riyadh on m’a refusé que je rentre que parce que c’est la carte de Air France Et pourtant il y’a le partenariat bon brefs Tout ça c’est du racisme parce que je suis un africain

Entertainment for non Arabic speakers is very limited. Seats were comfortable. Seat map while booking showed 2-2-2 config, but the flight had 1-2-1..

My baggage was not with the same flight I travelled

One of the bags was damaged the offer from the airline wasn’t enough to buy another bag. Can you look into the case please case reference 2007025965730

The cabin crew were kind, helpful, and polite. However, my flight from Abu Dhabi to Frankfurt was delayed, causing me to miss my connecting flight. As a result, my journey was significantly extended, leading to a much longer travel time than originally scheduled.

Maybe some more information as to why the flight got delayed I understand may be tell your customers that missiles were fired at a specific airport wouldn't be reassuring to the customers and would cause mayhem but something like recent events have cause a delay on your flight or smth

They lost the baggage and said it was deleted from the system. I had baggage tag so was able to file the complaint but there was no PIR number and update so far

I booked tickets for a family of five and specifically paid extra to select our seats together. We spent nearly $1,000 extra (around $100 per seat) for extra legroom so we could sit near each other. However, despite paying for this, we ended up being separated on the flight. This caused a major issue for our family because my parents do not speak English and rely on me to translate and assist them during the journey. I do not understand why Etihad changed our reserved seats without explanation. I am extremely dissatisfied with this experience. I expect the airline to do better, and I am requesting a full refund for the seat selection fees we paid.

Limit the number of usage of wine or please arrange our seats. The passenger was drunk on this flight and not on Thiruvananthapuram to Abudhabi.

The seats seemed smaller than other business class offerings. The entertainment menu was limited. Flight crew was good.

It was excellent service in the snow storm gives us hotel and transportation. It will be more better if u can add one more meal because it’s a long flight boring journey. If you give extra meal time passes faster and can enjoy the trip better

Food quality and varites were very minimum. Surprised to have no desserts. Business class tickets should have lounge access and seats selection. They should be allowed to board while people with wheel chair, secial assistance and family with childrem.

Early arrival. Good boarding. Deplaning this flight is very slow both coming and going. Baggage arrived quickly for Pearson

The Senior Flight attendant was just amazing on our Flight GF 284 on 30/11/25. She was so attentive, helpful and caring not just to us but to all in our cabin.

Loading was on time and quick Not very many people

They flight was without ait conetion weather was very hot

Did not have to leave plane. However found the wait tiring with nearly a full plane boarding at Male and being unable to get out of seat due to cleaners security and a full plane boarding with hand luggage. Staff were excellent despite a long and tiring flight due to stopover.

From the start of the check-in process, the associate was unprofessional and claimed that my ticket was incorrect, attributing the issue to Gulf Air. However, they failed to provide any clear explanation of what was wrong. After an extended wait of 45 minutes, the issue was resolved, and we were finally issued our boarding passes. Upon arrival in Paris, we faced further delays as the stairs to deplane were not functioning, resulting in an additional 45-minute wait onboard. This delay posed a significant risk of missing my connecting flight.

Gulfair were on top form and everything went as planned

It was a great experience, can’t wait to do it again soon!!

The boarding at Heathrow is chaotic. That's partly due to the lack of space and seating at gate 8, and a Qatar flight from gate 9 at the same time. That's down to Heathrow rather than Gulf Air. I've had a similar experience here before. Another problem which isn't specific to Gulf Air or Heathrow is announcements, and those for boarding in particular. They are difficult to hear with all the other noise and for me with hearing problems it's even worse. A simple tv screen would help, so long as it's updated of course.

all good. crew wasnt attentive to the announcements they were making about the flight. made several mistakes at several tines while announcing destination, arrival time. first officer made this mistake too.

New aircraft, new and modern. Crew could be a little more smiling.

boarded in a mannerly process, Departed on time, the pilot pointed out my. Kilimanjaro, snack and drink provided-great 1 hour flight

Overall good experience but for long distances there really needs to be more room.

there really needs to be more room with each seat for such a long flight.

The plane was delayed almost three hours because boarding was unorganized then we were delayed even longer because the plane had an issue. The plane didn't look well maintained, there was also alot of tape on the exterior. I won't fly kenya air ways again after this trip.

Our luggage was supposed to be checked through from Arusha to Cape Town. We didn't know that it was a self transfer in Johannisburg. Kayak should not have sold this flight combination with out a self transfer alert.

There was chaos checking because of a canceled flight the day prior. Also, we had an issue with tickets. The KQ agent went above a d beyond to help us get on board the flight Overall the 13+ hour flight is uncomfortable in coach. I may try to upgrade on return

For a long haul flight, the seats were too narrow. Paid for extra legroom but wish I could have paid for width! I was pressed against another person for the whole donation of the flight.

The nice treatment and lovely pilots who accepted my son inside for a photo.So lovely of them

They weight duty free goods at check in and count the weight as carry on luggage. Results : for 4 bottles I had to opay $150. rip off. Be careful to avoid any duty free shopping at Dubai airport

No complaints just improve on the food service. Provide enough dinner. People are complaining about that.

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