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Cheapest return flight
£467
Typical prices: £565-£723
Etihad Airways
Sun 11/11Sat 17/11
NBO - ZRH • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
£261
Typical prices: £335-£569
Etihad Airways
Sat 15/12
NBO - ZRH • 1 stop
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport and Zurich. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to book
24 weeks
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 24 weeks in advance save around 14% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
November
Cheapest • 10% price drop
July
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED)
Cheapest • Avg £564 (return)
Frankfurt am Main (FRA)
Shortest trip • 11h 31m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Nairobi to Zurich (NBO-ZRH)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Nairobi to Zurich

Wed, 11 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov
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07:15 - 06:30NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-ZRH Zurich
25h 15m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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15:10 - 18:20ZRH  Zurich-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
25h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
£467Etihad Airways
Wed, 11 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov
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19:15 - 06:30NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-ZRH Zurich
13h 15m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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10:30 - 06:20ZRH  Zurich-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
17h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
£510Etihad Airways
Wed, 11 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov
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19:15 - 06:30NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-ZRH Zurich
13h 15m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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10:30 - 06:20ZRH  Zurich-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
17h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
£511Etihad Airways
Tue, 6 Oct - Tue, 13 Oct
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19:00 - 13:20NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-ZRH Zurich
19h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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11:10 - 06:10ZRH  Zurich-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
18h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
£512Etihad Airways
Tue, 6 Oct - Fri, 16 Oct
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13:35 - 07:10NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-ZRH Zurich
18h 35m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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11:10 - 18:05ZRH  Zurich-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
29h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
£527Etihad Airways
Mon, 2 Nov - Sat, 7 Nov
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23:40 - 16:35NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-ZRH Zurich
18h 55m1 stop Brussels Bruxelles-National
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07:15 - 22:45ZRH  Zurich-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
13h 30m2 stops Brussels Bruxelles-National Arusha Kilimanjaro
£553Brussels Airlines
Thu, 8 Oct - Wed, 14 Oct
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22:20 - 11:00NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-ZRH Zurich
13h 40m1 stop Brussels Bruxelles-National
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07:25 - 22:25ZRH  Zurich-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
14h 00m2 stops Brussels Bruxelles-National Arusha Kilimanjaro
£555Brussels Airlines
Fri, 9 Oct - Tue, 13 Oct
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13:35 - 07:10NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-ZRH Zurich
18h 35m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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15:55 - 06:10ZRH  Zurich-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
13h 15m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
£565Etihad Airways
Tue, 6 Oct - Sun, 11 Oct
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17:30 - 08:20NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-ZRH Zurich
15h 50m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Milan Malpensa
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21:00 - 13:10ZRH  Zurich-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
15h 10m2 stops Milan Malpensa Addis Ababa Bole
£566Ethiopian Air
Wed, 11 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov
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23:40 - 11:25NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-ZRH Zurich
13h 45m1 stop Brussels Bruxelles-National
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07:15 - 22:10ZRH  Zurich-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
12h 55m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Frankfurt am Main
£568Multiple Airlines
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Zurich 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 Zurich with more confidence.

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

Return flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Zurich start at £467. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical return fares ranging from £565 to £723. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £467 on Etihad Airways.

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

Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Zurich and is 8% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 7% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

•November is the cheapest month to fly from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Zurich at £560 return.
•April (£732) and August (£708) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 30% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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

Flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Zurich are cheapest 24 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 14% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Zurich flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

£261
Best time to beat the crowds (7% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (1% more expensive on average)
Flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Zurich

When to book flights from Nairobi to Zurich

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

    Flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Zurich usually depart from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) and arrive at Zurich (ZRH).

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

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

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

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

    • Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 41% of one-stop connections
    • Istanbul (IST) – 12% of one-stop connections
    • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 11% of one-stop connections
    • Dubai Intl (DXB) – 11% of one-stop connections

    Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) 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 Zurich?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 14% on the Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Zurich route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £578 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £670, a difference of £92. 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 Zurich?

    Some of the most popular sights in Zurich are Schweizerisches Nationalmuseum, Hallenstadion, and Lindenhof. These are among the most viewed places in Zurich on KAYAK.

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

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 1% above the route average of £624. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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

    A direct flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Zurich takes 0h 00m, covering 3,778 miles.

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

    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 Zurich 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 £467 to £1,882. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Zurich are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about £461.

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

    Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 11h 31m, compared to 12h 24m via Cairo (CAI) and 12h 35m via Istanbul (IST).

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

    Zurich is 1 hour behind Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport (Central European Time vs Eastern Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • Which car hire options are available at Zurich Airport (ZRH)?

    Zurich Airport (ZRH) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £13 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Alamo
    • Europcar
    • Hertz
    • Budget
    • GREEN MOTION

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

    Return flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Zurich range from £565 to £723, with an average of £624 over the past 12 months. Anything below £565 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Zurich 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 Monday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Monday flights average £578 – about £92 less than Sunday (14% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 24 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 14% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Zurich trip for November. Fares historically average £560 return in that month – typically £172 less than the most expensive month, which is April (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Zurich Airport.
    - Holiday Inn Express Zürich Airport By IHG
    - Hyatt Regency Zurich Airport Circle

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