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You can find a taxi pick-up spot outside the Arrivals area of the International Terminal at Dubai intl. Cabs take approximately 15 minutes to get to Dubai City Centre. You may also book a metro train service at Terminal 1’s Arrivals area, which will drop you at the metro station, a 5 min walk to central Dubai. Buses are available outside Terminal 3 if you prefer public transportation. However, they make two stops before arriving in Dubai City Centre.

Nairobi to Dubai flights feature non-stop flights. Some of the airlines offering direct trips include Kenya Airways and Emirates. However, one-stop journeys by airlines like Ethiopian Airlines, which have a transfer in Addis Ababa, are cheaper.

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

• Emirates: 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 Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport and Dubai. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Emirates
• Kenya Airways
• flydubai

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

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

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

Only Economy class is available on flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Dubai.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average AED 1,284 return via Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED), compared with AED 2,235 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge AED 47–AED 235 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. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

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

• Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) – 69% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 18% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 9% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 2% 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 21% on the Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Dubai route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at AED 1,752 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at AED 2,193, a difference of AED 441. 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 Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Dubai route, 26% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 27 minutes.

Night is the busiest departure period on Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Dubai flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 17%, Afternoon flights for 17%, and Evening flights for 16%.

Dubai Mall is one of the most viewed places in Dubai on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 07:10 and lands at 12:18
• Latest: departs at 23:30 and lands at 04:38.

The flight takes about 5h 08m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 7% above the route average of AED 2,038. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Dubai takes 5h 08m, 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.

One-way fares from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Dubai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about AED 1,159, which is 16% below the typical average for this route.

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

• Emirates: 91% on time
• flydubai: 79% on time
• Kenya Airways: 49% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 74% of the time.

Morning 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 8h 55m, compared to 9h 16m via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) and 10h 54m via Entebbe (EBB).

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

Dubai Intl Airport (DXB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around AED 13 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Autostrad Rent A Car
• Alamo
• AMEX
• Europcar
• Hertz

Return flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Dubai range from AED 1,459 to AED 2,269, with an average of AED 2,038 over the past 12 months. Anything below AED 1,459 counts as a good deal.

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