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Cheapest return flight
£547
Typical prices: £599-£883
Multiple Airlines
Fri 30/11Fri 14/12
EDI - NBO • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
£230
Typical prices: £434-£647
Multiple Airlines
Mon 15/1
EDI - NBO • 2 stops
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Edinburgh and Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to book
16 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 16 weeks in advance save around 28% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
November
Cheapest • 17% price drop
November
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Istanbul (IST)
Cheapest • Avg £621 (return)
London Heathrow (LHR)
Shortest trip • 13h 05m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to Nairobi (EDI-NBO)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Edinburgh to Nairobi

Mon, 30 Nov - Mon, 14 Dec
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08:30 - 12:30EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
25h 00m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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07:15 - 11:15NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
31h 00m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Amsterdam Schiphol
£547Multiple Airlines
Fri, 15 Jan - Sun, 28 Mar
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10:40 - 03:05EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
13h 25m1 stop Istanbul
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04:50 - 09:40NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
30h 50m1 stop Istanbul
£574Turkish Airlines
Mon, 2 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov
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10:15 - 13:20EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
24h 05m2 stops Krakow J. Paul II Balice Sharjah
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14:10 - 15:20NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
28h 10m2 stops Sharjah London Gatwick
£577Multiple Airlines
Wed, 11 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:40 - 03:05EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
13h 25m1 stop Istanbul
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04:50 - 09:40NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
31h 50m1 stop Istanbul
£578Turkish Airlines
Fri, 4 Dec - Fri, 18 Dec
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05:50 - 21:35EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
12h 45m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
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23:55 - 10:30NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
13h 35m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
£588Air France
Tue, 3 Nov - Fri, 13 Nov
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16:15 - 21:35EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
26h 20m1 stop London Heathrow
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23:50 - 13:10NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
16h 20m1 stop London Heathrow
£612British Airways
Sat, 31 Oct - Wed, 11 Nov
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19:15 - 21:45EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
23h 30m1 stop London Heathrow
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23:30 - 12:35NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
16h 05m1 stop London Heathrow
£612British Airways
Sat, 28 Nov - Tue, 8 Dec
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14:50 - 22:45EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
28h 55m3 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Brussels Bruxelles-National Kigali Intl
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23:55 - 11:55NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
15h 00m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
£630Lufthansa
Mon, 30 Nov - Mon, 14 Dec
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06:10 - 22:10EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
13h 00m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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23:40 - 23:20NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
26h 40m2 stops Brussels Bruxelles-National Frankfurt am Main
£637Lufthansa
Fri, 4 Dec - Fri, 18 Dec
Air France Logo
05:50 - 21:35EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
12h 45m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
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23:55 - 10:30NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
13h 35m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
£642Air France
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Edinburgh to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Edinburgh to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport with more confidence.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Edinburgh to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Edinburgh to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport and is 13% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 15% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

•November is the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport at £594 return.
•July (£921) and December (£882) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 55% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Edinburgh to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport the cheapest?

Flights from Edinburgh to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport are cheapest 16 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 28% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Edinburgh to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport flights

Low season

May

Cheapest flight

£230
Best time to beat the crowds (6% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 17% lower on average.
Flights from Edinburgh to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport

When to book flights from Edinburgh to Nairobi

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Edinburgh to Nairobi based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Edinburgh to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Edinburgh to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

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

    • Economy class
    • Business Class

  • How long is a flight from Edinburgh to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

    A direct flight from Edinburgh to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport takes 0h 00m, covering 4,553 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Edinburgh to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Edinburgh to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport flight?

    Return flights from Edinburgh to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport range from £599 to £883, with an average of £715 over the past 12 months. Anything below £599 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Edinburgh to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 10% above the route average of £715. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • Have flight prices from Edinburgh to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £547 to £3,857. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Edinburgh to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from Edinburgh to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £459, which is 8% below the typical average for this route.

  • Which car hire options are available at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport (NBO)?

    Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport (NBO) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £19 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Autounion Car Rental
    • Hertz
    • Right Cars
    • GREEN MOTION
    • Europcar

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Edinburgh to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

    Flights from Edinburgh to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport usually depart from Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) and arrive at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Edinburgh to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport pass through?

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

    • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 38% of one-stop connections
    • Istanbul (IST) – 18% of one-stop connections
    • Dubai Intl (DXB) – 16% of one-stop connections
    • Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 10% of one-stop connections

    Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Edinburgh to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 25% on the Edinburgh to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £625 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £827, a difference of £202. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Edinburgh to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

    Flying via London Heathrow (LHR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 13h 05m, compared to 13h 50m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and 14h 04m via Istanbul (IST).

  • What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

    Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport is 2 hours ahead of Edinburgh (Eastern Africa Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Your guide to booking Edinburgh to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Tuesday flights average £625 – about £202 less than Sunday (24% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 16 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 28% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Edinburgh to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport trip for November. Fares historically average £594 return in that month – typically £327 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport.
    - Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport By IHG
    - Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Airport

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