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Cheapest return flight
£583
Typical prices: £645-£872
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Tue 9/10Thu 25/10
NBO - EDI • 2 stops
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport and Edinburgh. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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March
Cheapest • 10% price drop
March
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU)
Cheapest • Avg £610 (return)
London Heathrow (LHR)
Shortest trip • 13h 34m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Nairobi to Edinburgh (NBO-EDI)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Nairobi to Edinburgh

Fri, 9 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct
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15:15 - 14:25NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
25h 10m2 stops Manama Bahrain Intl London Heathrow
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12:00 - 14:10EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
23h 10m2 stops Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Muscat Seeb
£583Multiple Airlines
Fri, 9 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct
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15:15 - 14:25NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
25h 10m2 stops Manama Bahrain Intl London Heathrow
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12:00 - 12:30EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
21h 30m3 stops Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Muscat Seeb Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
£603Multiple Airlines
Wed, 7 Oct - Wed, 14 Oct
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23:40 - 07:40NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
34h 00m2 stops Brussels Bruxelles-National Zurich
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06:10 - 20:35EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
12h 25m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
£621Multiple Airlines
Wed, 7 Oct - Wed, 14 Oct
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22:50 - 17:15NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
20h 25m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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06:10 - 20:35EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
12h 25m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
£624Lufthansa
Wed, 7 Oct - Wed, 14 Oct
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23:40 - 07:40NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
34h 00m2 stops Brussels Bruxelles-National Zurich
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17:10 - 20:40EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
25h 30m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Brussels Bruxelles-National
£632Multiple Airlines
Sun, 4 Oct - Sun, 11 Oct
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22:05 - 23:20NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
27h 15m3 stops Dubai Intl Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen London Stansted
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21:15 - 00:35EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
25h 20m3 stops London Luton Istanbul Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl
£644Multiple Airlines
Sun, 4 Oct - Sun, 11 Oct
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13:50 - 14:25NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
26h 35m2 stops Sharjah London Gatwick
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21:15 - 00:35EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
25h 20m3 stops London Luton Istanbul Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl
£645Multiple Airlines
Sun, 4 Oct - Sun, 11 Oct
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23:40 - 18:55NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
21h 15m2 stops Brussels Bruxelles-National Zurich
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12:40 - 20:40EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
30h 00m1 stop Brussels Bruxelles-National
£647Multiple Airlines
Sun, 4 Oct - Sun, 11 Oct
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23:40 - 11:50NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
14h 10m1 stop Brussels Bruxelles-National
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12:40 - 20:40EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
30h 00m1 stop Brussels Bruxelles-National
£648Brussels Airlines
Wed, 7 Oct - Wed, 14 Oct
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23:40 - 13:15NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
15h 35m1 stop Brussels Bruxelles-National
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06:10 - 20:35EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
12h 25m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
£649Multiple Airlines
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Edinburgh flights

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

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

Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Edinburgh and is 11% cheaper than the average day. Saturday is the most expensive day with flight prices 44% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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Key details for Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Edinburgh flights

Low season

July

Cheapest flight

£583
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Nairobi to Edinburgh

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

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

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

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

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

    Only Economy class is available on flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Edinburgh.

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

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

    • London Heathrow (LHR) – 41% of one-stop connections
    • Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 22% of one-stop connections
    • Istanbul (IST) – 16% of one-stop connections
    • Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 6% of one-stop connections

    London Heathrow (LHR) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

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

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 38% on the Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Edinburgh route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £644 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £1,035, a difference of £391. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What popular places can I visit in Edinburgh?

    Some of the most popular sights in Edinburgh are Edinburgh City Centre, Edinburgh Waverley Station, and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre. These are among the most viewed places in Edinburgh on KAYAK.

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

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

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

    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.

  • Have flight prices from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Edinburgh 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 £583 to £3,511. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

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

    Flying via London Heathrow (LHR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 13h 34m, compared to 13h 38m via Istanbul (IST) and 14h 32m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

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

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

  • Which car hire options are available at Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI)?

    Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £6 for economy cars. Top options include:
    · GREEN MOTION
    · DRIVALIA
    · Alamo
    · Europcar
    · Budget

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

    Return flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Edinburgh range from £645 to £872, with an average of £718 over the past 12 months. Anything below £645 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Edinburgh 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 Thursday departure instead of Saturday. On this route, Thursday flights average £644 – about £391 less than Saturday (38% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Edinburgh trip for March. Fares historically average £647 return in that month – typically £522 less than the most expensive month, which is January (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport.
    - Moxy Edinburgh Airport
    - Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Airport by IHG
    - Premier Inn Edinburgh Airport - M9 Jct1

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