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Flights from Cairo to Nairobi - Travel Insights & Trends

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

The average price of all flights from Cairo to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Cairo to Nairobi, look for departures on Saturdays and avoid leaving on a Monday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Nairobi, Friday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Cairo 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 Cairo to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport is May, where tickets cost £351 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of tickets is £580 and £569 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Cairo 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 month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Cairo to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, you should book around 5 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 79 days before departure.

Which airlines fly direct between Cairo and Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Cairo to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport.
There is just one airline that flies from Cairo to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport direct and that is Egypt Air. The best one-way deal found from Egypt Air for the route is £367.

How many flights are there between Cairo and Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport per day?

There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from Cairo and lands in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, with an average flight time of 5h 00m. The most common departure time is 00:00 and most flights take off at night. Each week, there are 7 flights.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Cairo and Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from Cairo to Nairobi?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Cairo at 00:40 and will be landing in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport at 05:40.

What’s the latest departure time from Cairo to Nairobi?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Cairo to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport jets off at 00:40 and lands at 05:40.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Cairo to Nairobi

Low season

October

High season

May
Best time to beat the crowds (7% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 20% lower on average.

When to book flights from Cairo to Nairobi

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cairo 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 Cairo to Nairobi flights

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

    Yes, you can rent a car at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). Rental car agencies are typically located at the Arrivals Hall of Terminal 1, which is the main terminal for international flights. They are situated on the ground level, making it convenient for travelers to access the car rental services upon arrival.

  • Can I purchase an economy ticket from Cairo to Nairobi and then upgrade to business class?

    Yes, you can purchase an economy ticket from Cairo to Nairobi and upgrade to business class with EgyptAir. EgyptAir allows passengers to upgrade their tickets using their "Bid Upgrade" program. Passengers can place a bid for a business class seat, and if accepted, they can enjoy the upgraded experience on the flight.

  • What are the layover options for flights from Cairo to Nairobi?

    Some common layover options for flights from Cairo to Nairobi include Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) in Ethiopia and Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH) in Qatar. These airports are frequently used as transit points for connecting flights between the two cities.

  • Which other nearby cities can I fly to through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)?

    From Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), you can fly to various nearby cities and international destinations. Some of the nearby cities you can fly to include Mombasa, Kisumu, Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar, Addis Ababa, Kigali, Entebbe, and Johannesburg. Additionally, there are connections to major cities in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

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

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Cairo to Nairobi flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Cairo to Nairobi?

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

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

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

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Cairo 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 Cairo to Nairobi.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Nairobi from Cairo 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 Cairo 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 Cairo with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Cairo 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 Cairo up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Cairo to Nairobi

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Nairobi to Cairo? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £255 or less one-way and £405 or less round-trip.
  • Flights from Cairo to Nairobi depart from Cairo International Airport (CAI) and land at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). The distance from downtown Cairo to Cairo International Airport (CAI) is approximately 9 miles. The best way to connect is by using a taxi or a private car service, which takes around 30 minutes, depending on traffic conditions.
  • If you’re flying with your four-legged companion, consider using Emirates since it is an appropriate airline to fly with a pet, allowing pets to travel in the cargo hold. The weight limit for the pet and its crate combined is typically 165 lb. However, it's essential to check the airline's specific guidelines as they may vary based on the destination and aircraft.
  • Emirates is a suitable airline to fly with kids, offering various amenities to make the journey comfortable. They provide special children's meals, entertainment options like kids' movies and TV shows, and activity packs with coloring books and toys. Additionally, bassinets are available for infants on long-haul flights, subject to availability.
  • If you have luggage with you, consider flying with Delta Air Lines, a specific airline with carry-on baggage policies. For most flights, the carry-on weight limit is 15 lb, and the maximum size is 22 x 14 x 9 inches. Additionally, passengers are allowed one personal item such as a purse or laptop bag.
  • Passengers with Reduced Mobility (PRMs) on flights from CAI to NBO can avail special services to ensure a comfortable journey. Specific services may include wheelchair assistance, priority boarding, dedicated seating, and assistance with boarding and deplaning. It's advised to inform the airline in advance to arrange these services accordingly.
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Prefer to fly direct from Cairo to Nairobi?

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

Direct departures

Cairo to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Monday

Egypt Air, Etihad Airways, Kenya Airways

Egypt Air, Etihad Airways, +1 more

Tuesday

Egypt Air, Etihad Airways, Kenya Airways

Egypt Air, Etihad Airways, +1 more

Wednesday

Egypt Air, Etihad Airways, Kenya Airways

Egypt Air, Etihad Airways, +1 more

Thursday

Egypt Air, Etihad Airways, Kenya Airways

Egypt Air, Etihad Airways, +1 more

Friday

Egypt Air, Etihad Airways, Kenya Airways

Egypt Air, Etihad Airways, +1 more

Saturday

Egypt Air, Etihad Airways, Kenya Airways

Egypt Air, Etihad Airways, +1 more

Sunday

Egypt Air, Etihad Airways, Kenya Airways

Egypt Air, Etihad Airways, +1 more

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Direct returns

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl to Cairo

Monday

Egypt Air, Etihad Airways, Kenya Airways

Egypt Air, Etihad Airways, +1 more

Tuesday

Egypt Air, Etihad Airways, Kenya Airways

Egypt Air, Etihad Airways, +1 more

Wednesday

Egypt Air, Etihad Airways, Kenya Airways

Egypt Air, Etihad Airways, +1 more

Thursday

Egypt Air, Etihad Airways, Kenya Airways

Egypt Air, Etihad Airways, +1 more

Friday

Egypt Air, Etihad Airways, Kenya Airways

Egypt Air, Etihad Airways, +1 more

Saturday

Egypt Air, Etihad Airways, Kenya Airways

Egypt Air, Etihad Airways, +1 more

Sunday

Egypt Air, Etihad Airways, Kenya Airways

Egypt Air, Etihad Airways, +1 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from Cairo to Nairobi

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Cairo 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 Cairo 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.
7.7
Qatar AirwaysOverall score based on 4452 reviews
7.7Entertainment
7.7Comfort
7.5Food
8.2Crew
7.8Boarding
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Good staff, good intent, decent entertainment. More seat space would always be of benefit

10.0 ExcellentDavid, Apr 2024DOH - LHR
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Good staff, good intent, decent entertainment. More seat space would always be of benefit

The made us waiting and held our passports and boarding pass making us miss our flights

they give hard time at checking, they not allow computer bag or purse

From Montreal to Doha , we habe two complaints : 1) They want to charge for Seat Selection, claiming that the Class of ticket bought on Kayak did not cover seat selection. It such a penny pinching rule, I told them, since we paid almost $20,000 our 3 tickets , that rule should never exist. Also I reserved my tickets so many months ahead, I expected they will naturally put the family together or move somebody else to keep our family seating together. I filed a complaint, and NOBODY ANSWERED. 2) In Montreal, Qatar has an arrangement with the National Bank Lounge. It was so overcrowded and the Lounge is so bad in terms of service and food, amenities etc... The WORST lounge . Why Qatar not have another arrangement their Business Class clients in Montreal. The Air France KLM Lounger is better, the Air Canada Lounge is better. Qatar should send somebody to take a look ! Joseph Chung

Overall it was a very good experience. Boarding was efficient and well organized. The cabin crew were excellent. The meals were tasty and quite filling. The warm bread rolls were a nice touch. Seats were comfortable even if they were a little narrow. Entertainment selection was excellent.

All over with Qatar airlines my experience was really bad due to delays and then putting me on different airlines and after 8 hours of wait I had to listen to their is no plane to fly for another 24 hours. Wore experience ever.

No separate queue for business class/platinum passengers. I had to stay in the long queue to board. I requested breakfast before landing, but the crew didn't offer, except a coffee with milk. No tea with milk was available. Had asked for cookies, but didn't receive them. The crew in the business class was not good in terms of service..

Overall good but staff in the place looked extremely tired after 8hrs in 14 hrs journey and then service was cut short and response time for calls increased in later part of flight. Food was ok not astonishing

In spite of placing requests for vegetarian food, I didn’t get it because they ran out of stock. According to crew, only fixed number of vegetarian orders will be carried. Typically, they should have checked and served those who had specifically requested. I was one of those to get the food last.

This was a really enjoyable flight. Even though I was in economy, I had a great deal of leg space, I had a nice meal, and the flight staff was helpful and friendly. A really great flight.

I wonder why checking carry on bags while the checking process was done by Moroccan security. Is it question of trust or Morocco security system is not qualified enough?

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

Thw pla e was freezing by dar the cildest flight i’ve been on. The seats are comfortable the leg room is spacious and the seat is in leather very confy. Unfortunately old plane so no plugs the entertainment is limited the inflight internet is very expensive 20$ per hour for 50mb on a 17h you will take 2 times to contact your family and work. At this cost it goes very quick very high. The food is very mediocre A breakfast tastless A snack A meal super spicy A lot of improvement are to be made

It’s like two different companies managing fligh from DC and totally horrible company between Jeddah and Cairo

Flight was delayed, but there was no explanation why. Seats were comfortable and service was good. Food was good and there were more snacks than I expected.

my screen did not work properly. I couldn't watch any movies nor the flight information. I can see the flight info on the remote only. the toilet is very small and tight actually it is the smallest toilet I've ever seen in a business class. ( I'm not a big body person) in Jeda airport the first bus broke down so we transferred to a second bus and it took a long time to move. the seat spacing was good in 2 by 2 configuration. the food and the service was OK for a short flight.

The menu options in business class were few and the crew kept running out of the desired options! So what seemed like 4 options for meals turned out to be just one option! The entertainment system had very few movie selections for Hollywood and Bollywood movies. The audio in the headphones was poor as it was difficult to follow the dialogues; my fellow travelers had similar complaints.

The check in process was a disaster. There no clear lines and there were people everywhere, pushing and cutting in line. There was no communication about flight delay and our flight arrived 5 hours late. Causing us to run to our next flight. Our luggage did not make the flight

Pros: "The whole experience was pleasant"
Cons: "The boarding process and the gate agent should have much better people skills"
Cons: "Upgraded my ticket to Buisness class only to find out that I could have only 1 bag, so I was forced to pay for my second bag despite having a Buisness class ticket!"

Choice of Vegetarian Food in Economy class needs overhaul improvement

The food could be better, the beef was quite tough. The crew were friendly and helpful on this flight, which has not being my experience on other Ethiopian flights.

The crew were extremely unfriendly. The plane was dirty and the entertainment system did not work, so they did not even give out earphones to anyone.

It is just ok, the sits are very uncomfortable, the temperature too low and there weren’t blankets. The food is mediocre and there are no screens to watch movies.

Flight was smooth but unnecessary long because we had to refuel at FCO Rome. Air hostesses service and response to call light could be better. Both planes were old with broken seat arms and toilets. Why Africans had to be given the farthest Gates is what baffles me and why we have to pay for Aisle seats I found really strange. Is there ever an end to ripping people off even after paying over $2300 for one seat.

Luggage delayed for one day. I called customer service, and they had no info and no empathy. Boarding was very disorganized and chaotic. We went nearly 7 hours with no food or snacks on the flight. This is not an airline that has respect for its passengers.

Entertainment was very poor. Couldn’t watch anything. Ear pieces were the wrong type .

Food was horrible. Our flight was not comfortable due to turbulence, seats was not comfortable, Very tight barely can not move anywhere.

The check in staff was amazing. Best customer service! The plane was old! My entertainment on the first flight didn't work at all, in my seat or in the seat next to me. The bathroom doors were old and troublesome. One of the bathrooms, the whole sink panel was broken. Everything felt old and falling apart. The airline stewardesses were amazing and quite hospitable. When there were delays, they kept us well informed. Transit was GREAT! I wasn't sure how I would make it to my next flight in 1 1/2 hours but the security lines were short and efficient. The C gates in Addis Ababa were CROWDED! That whole space downstairs was too crowded and challenging to manuever. I usually fly Ethiopian within Africa and was interested to see how the experience would be intercontinental. Overall, I would choose it again if it was cheaper than Delta/Air France or Lufthansa/KLM. I wouldn't make it a first choice if the prices were the same because the planes are so old! The food and entertainment also weren't as good. Good selection of movies but as I mentioned, on the first flight they didn't work at all (I slept so it was okay) and the 2nd flight it was glitchy. All in all, I didn't hate it but it would be a first choice only if it's cheaper.

The food really sucks And they really need to work on entertainment The movie selection is herendous .

Boarding was a nightmare. Still the B773s don’t have WIFI and are a something from the 90s in terms of comfort.

Cairo airport has probably the most stressful and overcomplicated security system in the world. Can't really blame Egypt Airlines.

The flight was cancelled with very little info at the airport. Absolutely mess with no option to reschedule flights without paying fortune for business class.

On time, smooth flight… very old and run down aircraft

I had 1:50 hrs to change planes in Cairo and my suitcase was delayed from Cairo to Casablanca. I was one of several passengers that faced this issue coming from various locations into Cairo and onwards to Casablanca, with a transit time of two hours or less. (I was told 16 suitcases were delayed). The transit time of 1:50 hrs is obviously not enough for EgyptAir to transfer baggage, why sell tickets with such short transfer time if they can't handle it? Moreover, they would not reimburse me for expenses I incurred because of delayed luggage. I will not be taking EgyptAir again.

Comfortable flight, departed and landed on time, crew were polite and courteous. The food was really good considering it was an aeroplane meal. I would travel on Egypt Air, again

Chaotic boarding began 5 minutes before departure without any announcements explaining the delay. Once on board, an outdated 737 greeted me, without of WiFi. The crew hastily placed trays in front of passengers without any interaction or smiles, only to swiftly retrieve them and vanish for the remainder of the flight. The food provided was inedible, but there were decent juice options like guava and strawberry. The only reason I chose this flight was because of its schedule; otherwise, I would have opted for a different airline.

The bathroms were disgusting by the end of the fight.

The crew in Business class for me departure and return were very pushy and rude. They would place the food in front of you and majority of the time remove your meal and toss it without asking if you were done. At one point on the return flight one of them crew members completely missed my sister and when I told another crew member who told that person in their language, she got an attitude and didn't offer her some of the other options they had like yogurt. They need to also take into account that not everyone can eat nuts and that shouldn't be on everyone's plate. Also the plane is dirty! I had to thoroughly wipe down every inch of my area and it was just nasty. The reclining seat struggled to fully extend. For the amount of money I paid for business class I expected better.

Too difficult to indicate and receive vegetarian food. And staff was rude about it. Other passengers felt sorry for me.

Paid an extra USD 100 for so-called Comfort seats. All of these (the bulkhead seats) had parents with babies and infants who were screaming much of the time. One mother even decided to change nappies on the seat. This was anything but comfort!

Good flight. Paid for seats sat the frront section of the economy. Better than rear cabin.

Flight was delayed for 9 hours. We finally arrived ved at 0435hrs instead of 1950hrs the previous day. No compensation was provided.

Apart from delay of 3 hrs in Nairobi for onward flight to Dar all fine. Looked like operational issues caused it.

It has been 1 week since arriving at my destination and I still have not recieved my kite surfing bags. Office will not communicate properly on location or when my bags will arrive. No advice on what to do on luggage that has not arrived in over a week. Simply not happy with Kenya airways at the moment.

Excellent. They canceled our flight & put us up for the night. Then upgraded us. We are impressed

On a long flight us customers need more rehydration by the crew. Some of us have water bottles but no crew is coming around to offer water. I’m not saying issue us all with plastic water bottles.

The flight staff were not very kind. I went back to get a drink, 4 of them back there chatting. They all looked at me continued to talk then they started doing stuff and one finally asked after I was standing there awhile what I needed. This happened multiple times. The movies were not the great and seemed dated. My seat squeaked every time I moved and it moved around a bit.

My flight from Nairobi to nyc. My seat made noise and moved around. The two toilets in the back didn’t work well cause you didn’t know if someone was in there cause the light didn’t work. The bathroom doors didn’t lock well either, so I walked in on someone. The crew wasn’t quick or super helpful. When I went to get something they were chatting and they would look at me, continue on with their conversation and finally I would interrupt to get a drink.

The flight attendants on this flight were incredible! One even gave me her own dinner when my special meal order wasn’t transferred due to a flight delay! She insisted and I was so grateful. That is going above and beyond! The issue I had with the flight was with Lufthansa support. I missed my connection due to a flight delay and they wouldn’t rebook online, only in person. This took a lot of time and visits to the airport waiting for a Lufthansa agent to arrive 5 hours later than posted and almost paying full-fare price for the new flights and refusal to add my special meal orders. It made for a challenging journey home and I didn’t feel valued as a customer.

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