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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.

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.

Among airlines operating Dubai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport flights:

• Kenya Airways: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• flydubai: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

3 airlines operate flights between Dubai and Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Emirates
• Kenya Airways
• flydubai

Flights from Dubai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport usually depart from Dubai Intl (DXB) and arrive at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Kenya Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• flydubai: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Emirates: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Dubai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average AED 1,412 return via Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH), compared with AED 1,926 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge AED 63–AED 360 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 777-300ER family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Emirates and South African. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

One-stop flights from Dubai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) – 47% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 31% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 5% of one-stop connections

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 9% on the Dubai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at AED 1,719 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at AED 1,887, a difference of AED 169. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Dubai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport route, 24% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 32 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Dubai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Night flights for 33%, and Evening flights for 0%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Dubai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 00:55 and lands at 06:07
• Latest: departs at 16:40 and lands at 21:52.

The flight takes about 5h 12m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 4% above the route average of AED 1,783. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Dubai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport takes 5h 12m, covering 5,726 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about AED 1,425 to AED 13,739. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Dubai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about AED 888, which is 12% below the typical average for this route.

flydubai is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Emirates has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Dubai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport flights are:

• flydubai: 91% on time
• Emirates: 87% on time
• Kenya Airways: 57% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 76% of the time.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 9h 18m, compared to 9h 39m via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) and 10h 12m via Entebbe (EBB).

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport is 1 hour behind Dubai (Eastern Africa Time vs Gulf Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport (NBO) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around AED 92 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Autounion Car Rental
· Hertz
· Right Cars
· GREEN MOTION
· Europcar

Return flights from Dubai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport range from AED 1,521 to AED 2,108, with an average of AED 1,783 over the past 12 months. Anything below AED 1,521 counts as a good deal.

flydubai is the only airline on the Dubai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.