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Cheapest return fare
£298
Typical prices: £294-£463
SAUDIA
Mon 28/12Sun 3/1
NBO - DXB • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£393
Typical prices: £443-£504
flydubai
Fri 4/9Fri 11/9
NBO - DXB • Direct
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Emirates economy includes 20 kg checked and 7 kg cabin bags, adding strong value.
Kenya Airways Economy Comfort adds legroom; many planes also have seatback TV.
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Cheapest • Avg £276 (return)
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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, 28 Dec - Sun, 3 Jan
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02:40 - 21:30
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DXB
17h 50m
1 stop
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14:15 - 05:25
DXB
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NBO
16h 10m
1 stop
£298SAUDIA
Fri, 4 Sep - Sat, 12 Sep
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02:25 - 16:45
NBO
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DXB
13h 20m
2 stops
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14:15 - 04:50
DXB
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NBO
15h 35m
1 stop
£307SAUDIA
Fri, 18 Sep - Sat, 26 Sep
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02:25 - 16:45
NBO
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DXB
13h 20m
2 stops
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17:30 - 00:35
DXB
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NBO
8h 05m
1 stop
£310SAUDIA
Mon, 9 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov
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07:20 - 02:25
NBO
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DXB
18h 05m
1 stop
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21:00 - 05:25
DXB
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NBO
9h 25m
1 stop
£323SAUDIA
Mon, 4 Jan - Sun, 10 Jan
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07:20 - 21:30
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DXB
13h 10m
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21:00 - 05:25
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NBO
9h 25m
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£323SAUDIA
Fri, 8 Jan - Sat, 16 Jan
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08:20 - 18:15
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DXB
8h 55m
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13:00 - 07:20
DXB
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NBO
19h 20m
1 stop
£340Gulf Air
Tue, 5 Jan - Wed, 13 Jan
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17:30 - 02:55
NBO
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DXB
8h 25m
1 stop
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05:40 - 13:10
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NBO
8h 30m
1 stop
£341Ethiopian Air
Thu, 6 Aug - Mon, 24 Aug
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17:30 - 02:55
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DXB
8h 25m
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17:10 - 13:10
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NBO
21h 00m
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£342Ethiopian Air
Tue, 4 Aug - Thu, 27 Aug
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17:30 - 15:45
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21h 15m
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17:10 - 13:10
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21h 00m
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£344Ethiopian Air
Fri, 8 Jan - Wed, 13 Jan
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08:20 - 18:15
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8h 55m
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£345Gulf Air
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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 December.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Dubai from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport usually cost between £308 and £562 in December.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £298 on SAUDIA (28 Dec–3 Jan).

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, Thursday is the most expensive day to fly from Nairobi to Dubai. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Sunday and avoiding Tuesdays 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 April, where tickets cost £292 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £446 and £438 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 £430 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 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 17% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Nairobi to Dubai

 
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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

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An avid traveller and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg, among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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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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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.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Nairobi to Dubai

Low season

June

Cheapest flight

£199
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 8% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
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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.
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FAQs for booking Nairobi to Dubai flights

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Dubai was £199 for a one-way ticket and £298 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 777-300ER 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 £467 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 £224 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 £242 or less one-way and £430 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

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Tuesday

Emirates,Kenya Airways

Emirates,Kenya Airways

Wednesday

Emirates,Kenya Airways,flydubai

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Thursday

Emirates,Kenya Airways

Emirates,Kenya Airways

Friday

Emirates,Kenya Airways,flydubai

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Saturday

Emirates,Kenya Airways

Emirates,Kenya Airways

Sunday

Emirates,Kenya Airways,flydubai

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Direct returns

Dubai Intl to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Monday

Emirates,Kenya Airways,flydubai

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Tuesday

Emirates,Kenya Airways

Emirates,Kenya Airways

Wednesday

Emirates,Kenya Airways,flydubai

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Thursday

Emirates,Kenya Airways

Emirates,Kenya Airways

Friday

Emirates,Kenya Airways,flydubai

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Saturday

Emirates,Kenya Airways

Emirates,Kenya Airways

Sunday

Emirates,Kenya Airways,flydubai

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Reviews of the top 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.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3636 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.2Entertainment
7.9Food
8.0Comfort
8.4Crew
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Due to delayed flight we missed our connection flight to Amsterdam. Though Emirates have rebooked in next day's morning flight, to get the hotel voucher etc could have been improved. We have waited for nearly 2 hours to get the hotel arrangements. Even some Emirates officials were asking why hotel voucher was not provided at the embarking point. However the hotel and food was excellent.Due to lot of flight disruptions huge crowds were present in front of Dubai connect as everybody was asked to contact Dubai connect office. Some better arrangments are to be thought of

10.0 ExcellentMuralidharan, Jul 2026
COK - DXB
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Due to delayed flight we missed our connection flight to Amsterdam. Though Emirates have rebooked in next day's morning flight, to get the hotel voucher etc could have been improved. We have waited for nearly 2 hours to get the hotel arrangements. Even some Emirates officials were asking why hotel voucher was not provided at the embarking point. However the hotel and food was excellent.Due to lot of flight disruptions huge crowds were present in front of Dubai connect as everybody was asked to contact Dubai connect office. Some better arrangments are to be thought of

Boarding in New York was smooth and well organized. However, the boarding process in Dubai was less convenient. Passengers were asked to board an hour before departure, but after that we had to wait in another area that did not have enough seating capacity. To make matters worse, the flight was officially delayed by an hour, followed by an additional 45-minute delay while on the aircraft. The food was excellent and exceeded expectations. Seating comfort was decent for Economy Class, and considering the fare category, I have no major complaints. The entertainment system was outstanding. Being able to watch a FIFA match live during the flight was a completely new and enjoyable experience for me, making the journey much more engaging.

Emirates has a professional approach to assisting passengers. Staff are helpful and friendly. On our trip from Warsaw to Dubai one air hostessstands out. Nourchen went out of her way to make is feel special. She took a picture of us and gave it to us in a card with a personal message. A highlight of our trip.

The flight was literally cancelled by emirates and you sent me to a scammer website of Underpricer.com for the tickets who still has not provided a refund for one ticket. Kayak has gone seriously downhill. If you are going to redirect people to a site then ensure they are reputable and not untrustworthy scammers. Am never using kayak again after this experience. And update your algorithm or whatever so you don’t send out auto emails checking on flight experience of cancelled flights due a literal WAR!! also I have complained about underpricer and nothing from kayak. So disappointing

Difficult to find some food option for gluten and dairy allergy. May be a fruit salad would be better

The quality of food is going down comparing with old history of excellent food. It was cold and a bad quality. The crew is always excellent and caring.

Old flight not worth in economy. Even food was terrible

I liked everything accept the delay try to improve in that area

Me and 2 other rows were forgotten during food service. We waited over an hour before they finally served our food. Then only had what was left. They did apologize. Also, they locked the bathroom due to turbulence and my 4 year old had to pee himself because they wouldn’t unlock it for him.

There was a smell front the washroom on flight. There could have been efforts to ensure better sanitation/air circulation once used severally.

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.

My gag was left at liayad airport when I landed at jeddah airport 9 am I waited for my bags at jeddah airport till 2.45 pm almost 6 hrs bad very bad

It is almost 7 hours journey ,you should have provided with TV entertainment and mobile charging

Very old airplane with old and seat for business class

Entertainment for non Arabic speakers is very limited. Seats were comfortable. Seat map while booking showed 2-2-2 config, but the flight had 1-2-1..

The seats’ reclined like premium economy seats, ie, not much.. but leg space was a lot l, so it did not feel cramped. Crew was very friendly and helpful.

Since it leaves at 2:00am you sleep through most of it.

The best way to fly is saudia airlines flight Every thing is better (Number one 🫶) Thank you

Behaviour of the staff very unprofessional. Choice of accepting Tea and coffee was only at the time of recieving meal. I requested if I can have tea later. Response I got was" I am going to sleep after serving food, either take it or will not be served letter". Few hours later I saw many passengers getting to kitchen and getting a cup of tea.

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