NBO - DXB

£181 Find Cheap Flights from Nairobi to Dubai

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Nairobi to Dubai departing on 12/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Nairobi to Dubai, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Nairobi to Dubai, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
£235
Typical prices: £304-£439
SAUDIA
Mon 19/1Sun 1/2
NBO - DXB • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£393
Typical prices: £413-£439
flydubai
Mon 2/2Fri 6/2
NBO - DXB • Direct
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Emirates offers generous baggage allowances in economy.
Use Dubai's metro from DXB for efficient city transfers.
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 15% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Nairobi to Dubai (NBO-DXB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Nairobi to Dubai 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 Nairobi to Dubai

Mon, 19 Jan - Sun, 1 Feb
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07:20 - 21:30
NBO
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DXB
13h 10m1 stop
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17:30 - 05:25
DXB
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NBO
12h 55m1 stop
£235SAUDIA
Fri, 23 Jan - Wed, 4 Feb
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07:20 - 02:25
NBO
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DXB
18h 05m1 stop
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11:10 - 00:45
DXB
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NBO
14h 35m1 stop
£242SAUDIA
Sun, 18 Jan - Mon, 2 Feb
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07:20 - 02:25
NBO
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DXB
18h 05m1 stop
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14:15 - 00:45
DXB
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NBO
11h 30m1 stop
£247SAUDIA
Sun, 18 Jan - Tue, 3 Feb
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07:20 - 02:25
NBO
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DXB
18h 05m1 stop
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14:15 - 05:25
DXB
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NBO
16h 10m1 stop
£255SAUDIA
Mon, 19 Jan - Sat, 7 Feb
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02:40 - 16:00
NBO
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DXB
12h 20m1 stop
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11:10 - 00:45
DXB
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NBO
14h 35m1 stop
£258SAUDIA
Wed, 21 Jan - Fri, 6 Feb
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07:20 - 02:25
NBO
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DXB
18h 05m1 stop
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11:10 - 00:45
DXB
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NBO
14h 35m1 stop
£264SAUDIA
Fri, 12 Jun - Fri, 26 Jun
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06:55 - 16:00
NBO
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DXB
8h 05m1 stop
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17:30 - 00:35
DXB
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NBO
8h 05m1 stop
£305SAUDIA
Wed, 8 Apr - Wed, 15 Apr
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02:25 - 16:00
NBO
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DXB
12h 35m1 stop
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14:15 - 00:35
DXB
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NBO
11h 20m1 stop
£310SAUDIA
Wed, 8 Apr - Wed, 15 Apr
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02:25 - 16:00
NBO
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DXB
12h 35m1 stop
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17:30 - 00:35
DXB
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NBO
8h 05m1 stop
£311SAUDIA
Wed, 17 Jun - Mon, 22 Jun
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06:55 - 21:30
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DXB
13h 35m1 stop
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17:30 - 00:35
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NBO
8h 05m1 stop
£312SAUDIA
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Nairobi to Dubai flights

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

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

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Nairobi to Dubai?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Dubai clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Dubai on a Saturday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to fly from Nairobi to Dubai. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Mondays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Dubai, 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 Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Dubai is May, where tickets cost £350 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £483 and £467 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Dubai?

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 £463 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Dubai, 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 Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Dubai, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 15% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Nairobi to Dubai

 
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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
Emirates

Emirates offers generous baggage allowances with 20 kg checked and 7 kg cabin bags in economy.


Enjoy free Wi-Fi for Skywards members and affordable options for others on Emirates flights.

Kenya Airways

Kenya Airways offers seatback TV screens with 100 films on many planes, enhancing in-flight entertainment.


Upgrade to Economy Comfort for extra legroom on the 787-8 Dreamliner with Kenya Airways.

Airports
NBO

Check-in desks at NBO open three hours before departure. Use self-service kiosks for Kenya Airways, KLM, and Saudia flights.

DXB

Use Dubai's metro from DXB for a cheap, efficient city transfer. Terminals 1 and 3 connect to the Red Line.

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Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

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Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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Jessica Macdonald

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Jessica Macdonald

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has travelled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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Good to know - Cheap tickets from Nairobi to Dubai

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight£181
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 5% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
Flight from Nairobi to Dubai

When to book flights from Nairobi to Dubai

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

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Dubai was £181 for a one-way ticket and £235 for a return.

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

    On your way to Dubai, you’ll fly out from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl. You’ll be landing at Dubai Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Nairobi to Dubai?

    flydubai, and Lufthansa offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Nairobi to Dubai flight route.

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

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Nairobi to Dubai flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Nairobi to Dubai?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Nairobi and Dubai.

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Nairobi to Dubai, Emirates or SAUDIA?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Nairobi to Dubai are Emirates and SAUDIA. With an average price for the route of £444 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. SAUDIA is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £233 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Nairobi to Dubai?

    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 Nairobi to Dubai.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Dubai from Nairobi 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 Nairobi to Dubai?

    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 Dubai with an airline and back to Nairobi with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Nairobi to Dubai?

    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 Dubai from Nairobi 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 Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Dubai

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Dubai to Nairobi? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £275 or less one-way and £475 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Nairobi to Dubai?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl to Dubai Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Dubai Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

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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Direct returns

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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Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from Nairobi to Dubai

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Nairobi to Dubai. 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 Nairobi to Dubai? 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.
8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3448 reviews
8.0Comfort
7.9Food
8.1Boarding
8.3Crew
8.2Entertainment
Airline reviews

Child’s meal was great along with other nice touches for kids.

10.0 ExcellentJessica, Dec 2025
KUL - DXB
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Child’s meal was great along with other nice touches for kids.

Both flights to and back from Lyon with buses taking extra time and delaying flight at DXB. Food serving needed work.

Emirates did great! I liked the service, the food, cleanness, and the flight was on time. Much better airline than Qatar Airways I flew with last year.

The main issue was that the flight from trivandrum to Dubai was delayed which resulted in arriving late in Dubai. Coincidentally the flight leaving out of Dubai to jfk was also delayed for different reason. Despite we reached the gate ( through wheel chair assistance) along with 10 other passengers we were not let in. The gate was open and yet was refrained from entering. We were then requested to flight the next morning. Meal vouchers were provided but the hotel reservations were not made and took a lot longer to receive that. If Emirates knew about the delay and was certain the passengers will not be able to board the next flight shouldn't they have prepared these ahead of time?

The plane was old so the entertainment system was difficult to operate. The crew did advise earlier. The plane was landed and parked away from the gates, which added 20+ mins to the overall arrival

There is an issue with A380 when it arrives in Munich, because a business class passengers like me have to wait for the first class passengers to disembark, which takes some time while you are also offloading economy passengers this causes an issue at customs where your business class passengers end up behind a large bulk of economy passengers This is a frustration and the early dislocation should be and is supposed to be a benefit of business class

I would have liked less packaged snacky stuff, more fruit. The crew was great.

Premium economy was worth it-comfort was definitely better than economy class. The seats were more comfortable, blankets and pillows thicker

The journey was nice, all the crews were very good and services are excellent

Could not board flight due to visa issue and emirates staff at the airport refused to help rebook flight because it was made by another provider. It took hours of communicating with my provider and Emirates staff each of whom said it was the others responsibility. As the time passed, I was eventually told it was too late for rebooking as I needed to do this at least three hours before the flight. Emirates staff also said the would unboard me but I believe I was recorded as a no show. Our first flight from Sydney to Dubai was more cramped than other airlines which was surprising considering their reputation.

They destroyed my baby’s stroller and the seats was broken

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

The flight was delayed which cost me to missed my connection flight.

The planes are very cold. The AC is too much.

It was great honestly the cabin crew were warm and welcoming everything was perfect the food was nice.

Didn’t like anything about the flight: I am so frustrated at this point. Since 8 days I have been dealing with your customer service regarding my seat changes. I paid $51.10 for extra legroom seats and one fine morning I get an email that my seats have been changed. I tried to contact the customer service and they have been just fooling me around stating that my issue will be resolved. Saudia is the worst airline. Pathetic. On the day of my travel, I came at the counter and the guy told me that my seat assigned is 36A and my wife’s seat is different. He then changed my seats to 33A which is not at all a extra legroom seats. I asked the person is these seats are extra legroom he said yes and when I came to the aircraft I am sitting in a normal seat. The TCR Shameer Ansari or Sameeri Ansari came and did nothing telling me that he tried his best find a solution. I need someone to contact me ASAP and I need a refund for the entire flight. I don’t need your Al Fursan points they are worthless. Contact me ASAP.

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.

It was a disaster. The crew was so rude and had no professionalism. She dropped something onto the floor, then took it from the floor and put it into the food tray. Also, when she got some spilling, she went straight to the toilet, got some tissue and started cleaning the food trolley

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

They lost the stroller and car seat which they found after 4 days, and on the way back they damaged the stroller.

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.

Delayed flight made my day very long, but other than that KQ got me to my destination in good shape.

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

Got delayed for over 24 hours. Fight was cancelled. Was put up at a nice hotel whose kitchen was unfortunately not prepared for the sudden influx of guests The headphone jacks on the seat were loose and sound kept getting dropped over the headphones. Food was good though. Certain items (Amarula) were not available for purchase over the on-plane duty free. Had been told i would pick my luggage at my final destination*wrong* had to pick it up in JFK and recheck it and then got charged for it**** too tired to argue with the Delta staff on the issue.... after a 15 hr flight.

This one is not bad even it is late, but they apologize and every time they announced the update.

I’m very disappointed for this trip and I will never travel again in this airline. In addition, I don’t recommend to any human being to travel to Kenya Airways. They keep me at Nairobi for 4 days without care. I was at Nairobi from 6 a.m Morning up to 10 a:m Thursday. For that reason, I have trouble for my work and may be I will lose my job. During for those 4 days I didn’t have my medicine, I didn’t have clothes to change because all my clothes were in my checked bags. On Thursday, when I got flight, they don’t even apologize for all consequences I had. During for those 4 days, I learned many things for this airline. It is their system to treat passengers like this because they had hundreds or thousands passengers around Nairobi waiting for their flights after their original flights cancelled. If I lose my job, I planned to file claim to the airline. This is not airline to travel with.

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

The boarding was fast, the food was great; however, the seats & leg space were tight.

I enjoyed my flight I arrived safe with all my luggage

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

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