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£195 Find Cheap Flights from Nairobi to Dubai

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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.
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Recent return flight deals from Nairobi to Dubai

Wed, 15 Oct - Tue, 21 Oct
SAUDIA Logo
02:40 - 21:30NBO-DXB
17h 50m1 stop
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17:30 - 05:30DXB-NBO
13h 00m1 stop
£288SAUDIA
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Fri, 17 Oct - Tue, 21 Oct
SAUDIA Logo
02:40 - 19:00NBO-DXB
15h 20m2 stops
SAUDIA Logo
17:30 - 05:30DXB-NBO
13h 00m1 stop
£291SAUDIA
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Mon, 30 Jun - Sat, 28 Feb
Qatar Airways Logo
01:20 - 11:40NBO-DXB
9h 20m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
11:50 - 00:05DXB-NBO
13h 15m1 stop
£347Qatar Airways
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Sun, 19 Oct - Mon, 20 Oct
RwandAir Logo
20:50 - 08:30NBO-DXB
10h 40m1 stop
RwandAir Logo
01:50 - 12:20DXB-NBO
11h 30m1 stop
£350RwandAir
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Wed, 15 Oct - Mon, 27 Oct
Qatar Airways Logo
01:20 - 10:15NBO-DXB
7h 55m1 stop
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23:25 - 07:35DXB-NBO
9h 10m1 stop
£365Qatar Airways
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Sun, 7 Dec - Sun, 1 Feb
RwandAir Logo
20:50 - 08:30NBO-DXB
10h 40m1 stop
RwandAir Logo
01:50 - 12:20DXB-NBO
11h 30m1 stop
£387RwandAir
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Thu, 16 Oct - Thu, 23 Oct
Emirates Logo
16:35 - 22:40NBO-DXB
5h 05mdirect
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15:55 - 20:00DXB-NBO
5h 05mdirect
£438Emirates
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Mon, 23 Jun - Mon, 30 Jun
Emirates Logo
22:45 - 04:50NBO-DXB
5h 05mdirect
Emirates Logo
15:55 - 20:00DXB-NBO
5h 05mdirect
£439Emirates
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Mon, 23 Jun - Sun, 29 Jun
Kenya Airways Logo
17:10 - 23:25NBO-DXB
5h 15mdirect
Kenya Airways Logo
00:55 - 05:00DXB-NBO
5h 05mdirect
£477Kenya Airways
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Mon, 23 Jun - Sun, 29 Jun
Kenya Airways Logo
22:20 - 04:35NBO-DXB
5h 15mdirect
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00:55 - 05:00DXB-NBO
5h 05mdirect
£478Kenya Airways
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Expert advice for your flight from Nairobi to Dubai

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airports
NBO

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

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DXB

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

Read more about DXBby Jessica Macdonald
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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

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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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.

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 Tuesday, 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 Saturdays 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 £348 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £494 and £442 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 £442 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. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.


Good to know - Cheap tickets from Nairobi to Dubai

Low seasonMarch
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight£195
Best time to beat the crowds (5% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (4% more expensive 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.
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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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Dubai was £265 for a one-way ticket and £391 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?

    Lufthansa, and flydubai 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, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Nairobi and Dubai, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • 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 £431 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 £257 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • 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 £278 or less one-way and £460 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Nairobi to Dubai?

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, LAM, +1 more

Emirates, Kenya Airways, +2 more

Tuesday

Emirates, Kenya Airways, Qantas Airways

Emirates, Kenya Airways, +1 more

Wednesday

Emirates, Kenya Airways, LAM, +1 more

Emirates, Kenya Airways, +2 more

Thursday

Emirates, Kenya Airways, Qantas Airways

Emirates, Kenya Airways, +1 more

Friday

Emirates, Kenya Airways, LAM, +1 more

Emirates, Kenya Airways, +2 more

Saturday

Emirates, Kenya Airways, Qantas Airways

Emirates, Kenya Airways, +1 more

Sunday

Emirates, Kenya Airways, LAM, +1 more

Emirates, Kenya Airways, +2 more

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Direct returns

Dubai Intl to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Monday

Emirates, Kenn Borek Air, Kenya Airways, +1 more

Emirates, Kenn Borek Air, +2 more

Tuesday

Emirates, Kenn Borek Air, Kenya Airways, +1 more

Emirates, Kenn Borek Air, +2 more

Wednesday

Emirates, Kenn Borek Air, Kenya Airways, +2 more

Emirates, Kenn Borek Air, +3 more

Thursday

Emirates, Kenn Borek Air, Kenya Airways, +1 more

Emirates, Kenn Borek Air, +2 more

Friday

Emirates, Kenya Airways, LAM, +1 more

Emirates, Kenya Airways, +2 more

Saturday

Emirates, Kenya Airways, Qantas Airways

Emirates, Kenya Airways, +1 more

Sunday

Emirates, Kenn Borek Air, Kenya Airways, +2 more

Emirates, Kenn Borek Air, +3 more

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Top 4 airlines serving 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.
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8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3264 reviews
8.2Entertainment
8.3Crew
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.8Food
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Very pleasant.The crews are very helpful.Food are very good.

10.0 ExcellentPaul, Jun 2025BKK - DXB
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Very pleasant.The crews are very helpful.Food are very good.

Wifi was not operational for the whole trip. Other than this, flight was well received .

The seating is spaced out nicely, The crew could have offer more drinks.

Premium Economy is not worth the extra money you pay. You are neither economy nor business. The seat doesn’t recline enough to relax your legs. Maneuvering while seated is cumbersome. Don’t recommend Premium Economy at all.

Emirates is superb service. The A380 was very comfortable. The cabin crew is really helpful

Premium Economy was not up to my expectation relaxation wise. The chair doesn’t extend enough. It is not economy but not spacious enough to relax and sleep. Food and services were excellent but I am not very keen about food in general.

Food no so good. Extra charge to much for front seats cost me £163 then other people sat near me for nothing 🤬

First time and very memorable, the finest flying experience ive ever had

Everything I was good except food quality is very poor

We arrived in line for check in at 6:15 p.m. but did not check in until 8:00 p.m. The line for economy check in was very long, and all of the desks 03-13 were not open, although most of them opened sporadically. The crew on board were very nice and helpful, friendly and kind. It has been many years since we flew Emirates (at least 17 years), and we notice that foot rests are no longer available in economy, but we were lucky enough to fly in the upper deck and appreciate your opening some of your flights to economy passengers in the upper deck. We will definitely fly on emirates more often! Thank you.

This trip was the most comfortable one I have ever experienced, the team was excellent and very helpful. I am so glad I picked Qatar Airways.

The space was tight, hardly any leg room and the crew surprisingly were busy and did not take the time to attend to passengers, felt rushed. There was a delay for check in since the systems were down the airport staffs were accommodating

My experience with Qatar airway was very unsatisfactory. They lost my child’s stroller and I was told they found it and will send it to the hotel which was a lie. I had to go back to the airport baggage claim and pick up myself after trying to contact them many times!. There was a lack professional and communication. I am very disappointed in Qatar airway and will not be recommending them to friends and family nor will I be flying with them in the future.

Did not like anything. Seats were crammed, leg space was minimal and food was terrible. This was the first time traveling overseas in American Airlines and was the worst experience ever. Have learned a lesson to never travel in American Airlines.

There was not enough food for everybody. Some dishes were missing.

riding in first class, you don't expect every time you order your dinner or breakfast that the first thing the stewardess says is Let me see if we have any left. Also, the food selection was not great: 3 of 4 entrees had mushrooms and I dont eat mushrooms, the 4th item was 'let me see if we have any left' and this was within 30 mins of entering the flight! Same experience level, it didn't feel first class this round.

Doha airport is huge , takes long time to reach gate .

Wasn’t allowed to continue with the purchased tickets because I hadn’t been able to go on the first scheduled leg.

My carry on bag was taken by Alaska Air as we boarded in LAX! She said there was not room. There was plenty of room. I told her that my meds and personal items were in it. She did not care. She said it would be sent to my final destination, Nairobi. Well it got to Nairobi the day I was to fly home. The handle of my bag was crushed so could not retract. So I had to remove it. I had to buy converters, malaria medication. personal items. I filled out the missing form at the Nairobi airport. I asked that it be shipped to the Kisumu airport. When it was obviously not going to make it for my time in Kenya. I asked that it be sent to John Wayne Airport. NONE of that happened. I only knew it was at Nairobi because my air tag indicated it was finally in Nairobi the day I was leaving Kenya! Now I need to purchase a new carry on bag!!!

Don't be afraid if you board an Oman Air Airbus A330 - it will take you to Colombo and not Muskat. The Aircraft is leased by Qatar Airways ;-)

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.

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

Same situation saudi lost my pram and car seat and damaged lagguage

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

Apart from chaotic boarding - which I totally understand was outside the control of gate staff. It was comfortable mid haul flight. Well done to cabin crew for their patience and hospitality with largely elderly passengers returning from pilgrimage.

The intettainme is old stuff and difficult to get by WiFi and the chair is not comfortable at all although the staff were excellent but beyond their limited

Overall a great experience, no movies were available. Bags were delivered a bit late. Seat controls were not working well. I couldn't make my bed fully flat.

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

I think the staff was short. Being Vegan, I ordered a custom meal. The meal was not provided both two ways. I assume they forgot. They were short on staff. It was taking for ever to provide service. people were getting restless.

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.

Was very good, was happy with the way staff were smiling and how they were approachable

A child was loud throughout which made the trip less than optimal. Crew was great and professional. They need to change the automatic seat belt announcement which is too loud and had other unneeded words like "this is XYZ announcement number one'

Love the dreamliner plane. It's such a smooth ride, I don't notice that it's 15 hours in the air. The staff are great and they don't overstuff you with food.

I really like this airline. The staff are lovely and friendly, the planes are tidy and unfussy. I would rate them at the top of the African Airline carriers.

Delayed by 4 hours with inadequate advance notifications which caused us a lot of consternation and angst. I will never fly or recommend your airline again

Flight was changed 3 times, from a night flight to a day flight, and then delayed by 5h…

Kenya Airways delayed my flights for 7 days. Each delayed, they notified me last minute. This is ridiculous.

The kindness and good humor of all the people who this flight possible was a joy.

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