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Depending on the length of your stay in Nairobi, you can find a choice of Economy and Premium long-term parking options at DXB's Terminals 1 and 2. Dubai World Central (DWC) is a shaded car park that is 100% free for travelers with special needs or disabilities.

Terminal 3 at DXB is recorded as the World's largest international terminal, which is why there's a free 24-hour shuttle bus service between T1 and 3, T2 and 3, including a Metro at T1 and T3.

Yes. Emiratis/ UAE Passport Holders must have a valid visa to enter Nairobi. UAE nationalities are eligible for a single entry eVisa, which allows them to stay up to 90 days and extended for an additional five months should they wish to continue exploring Kenya.

Yes. Located in the arrival hall the NBO are numerous car rental representatives such as National Car, Keddy Car Hire, Alamo, Enterprise, Europcar, AVIS, Thrifty, and Hertz. As a tourist destination, Nairobi can get very busy over the holiday season. Therefore, always reserve a vehicle in advance to ensure you have reliable transportation on arrival.

Among airlines operating Dubai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport flights:

• Kenya Airways: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• flydubai: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

3 airlines operate flights between Dubai and Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Emirates
• Kenya Airways
• flydubai

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

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Kenya Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• flydubai: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Emirates: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Dubai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $385 round-trip via Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH), compared to $524 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $9–$98 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 777-300ER family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Emirates and South African. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

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

• Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) - 47% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) - 31% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 5% of one-stop connections

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 9% on the Dubai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $468 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $514, a difference of $46. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Dubai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport route, 24% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 32 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Dubai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, night flights for 33%, and evening flights for 0%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Dubai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 12:55 am and lands at 6:07 am
• Latest: departs at 4:40 pm and lands at 9:52 pm.

The flight takes about 5h 12m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 4% above the route average of $486. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Dubai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport takes 5h 12m, covering 2,211 miles.

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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $393 to $2,528. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Dubai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $256, which is 7% below the typical average for this route.

flydubai is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Emirates has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Dubai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport flights are:

• flydubai: 91% on time
• Emirates: 87% on time
• Kenya Airways: 57% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 76% of the time on average.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 9h 18m, compared with 9h 39m via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) and 10h 12m via Entebbe (EBB).

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

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport (NBO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $25 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Autounion Car Rental
· Hertz
· Right Cars
· GREEN MOTION
· Europcar

Round-trip flights from Dubai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport range from $414 to $574, with an average of $486 over the past 12 months. Anything below $414 counts as a good deal.

flydubai is the only airline on the Dubai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.