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Cheapest round-trip
$820
Typical prices: $793-$1,169
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Sun 10/7Sun 10/14
EDI - NBO • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$401
Typical prices: $574-$857
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Sun 10/7
EDI - NBO • 3 stops
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Edinburgh and Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to book
16 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 16 weeks in advance save around 28% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
November
Cheapest • 17% price drop
November
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Top layover airports
Istanbul (IST)
Cheapest • Avg $823 (round-trip)
London Heathrow (LHR)
Shortest trip • 13h 05m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to Nairobi (EDI-NBO)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Edinburgh to Nairobi

Wed, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 14
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7:50 am - 6:05 pmEDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
32h 15m2 stops Madrid Barajas Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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7:05 am - 11:40 pmNBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
18h 35m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Madrid Barajas
$820Multiple Airlines
Fri, Oct 16 - Sat, Oct 31
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1:35 pm - 6:05 pmEDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
26h 30m3 stops Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Dammam King Fahad Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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2:10 pm - 6:15 pmNBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
31h 05m2 stops Sharjah London Gatwick
$832Multiple Airlines
Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 24
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6:45 am - 10:10 pmEDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
12h 25m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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11:55 pm - 11:55 amNBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
15h 00m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
$842Lufthansa
Fri, Oct 16 - Mon, Nov 2
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1:35 pm - 6:05 pmEDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
26h 30m3 stops Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Dammam King Fahad Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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3:40 pm - 1:40 pmNBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
25h 00m2 stops Manama Bahrain Intl Milan Malpensa
$847Multiple Airlines
Mon, Nov 2 - Wed, Nov 25
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6:10 am - 10:10 pmEDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
13h 00m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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11:40 pm - 11:20 pmNBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
26h 40m2 stops Brussels Bruxelles-National Frankfurt am Main
$855Lufthansa
Mon, Nov 2 - Tue, Nov 24
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6:10 am - 10:10 pmEDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
13h 00m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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11:55 pm - 11:55 amNBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
15h 00m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
$861Lufthansa
Wed, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 14
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6:00 am - 6:10 amEDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
22h 10m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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10:05 pm - 9:00 pmNBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
24h 55m3 stops Dubai Intl Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen London Stansted
$879Multiple Airlines
Sat, Nov 14 - Tue, Nov 24
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5:50 am - 9:35 pmEDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
12h 45m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
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11:59 pm - 10:15 pmNBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
25h 16m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle
$880Air France
Tue, Nov 3 - Thu, Nov 12
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11:05 am - 7:15 amEDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
17h 10m2 stops London Heathrow Doha Hamad Intl
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1:35 am - 12:35 pmNBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
14h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$1,163British Airways
Thu, Oct 8 - Mon, Oct 12
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7:55 am - 11:50 pmEDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
13h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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6:00 pm - 11:20 amNBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
19h 20m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl London Heathrow
$1,201British Airways
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Price, demand and travel trends for Edinburgh to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport flights

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

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

Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Edinburgh to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, it is 13% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 15% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

  • November is the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport at $787 round-trip.
  • July ($1,220) and December ($1,168) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 55% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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

Flights from Edinburgh to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport are cheapest 16 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 28% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Edinburgh to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport flights

Low season

May

Cheapest flight

$401
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 17% lower on average.
Flight from Edinburgh to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport

When to book flights from Edinburgh to Nairobi

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Your Edinburgh to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport 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 Edinburgh to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

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

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

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

    • Economy Class
    • Business Class

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

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

    • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 38% of one-stop connections
    • Istanbul (IST) - 18% of one-stop connections
    • Dubai Intl (DXB) - 16% of one-stop connections
    • Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) - 10% of one-stop connections

    Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

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

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 25% on the Edinburgh to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $828 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $1,096, a difference of $268. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 10% above the route average of $947. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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

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

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

    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 Edinburgh to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $820 to $7,714. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Edinburgh to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $552, which is 17% below the typical average for this route.

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

    Flying via London Heathrow (LHR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 13h 05m, compared with 13h 50m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and 14h 04m via Istanbul (IST).

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

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

  • What car rental options are available at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport (NBO)?

    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

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

    Round-trip flights from Edinburgh to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport range from $793 to $1,169, with an average of $947 over the past 12 months. Anything below $793 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Edinburgh to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $828 - about $268 less than Sunday (24% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 16 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 28% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Edinburgh to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport trip for November. Fares historically average $787 round-trip in that month - typically $433 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport.
    - Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport By IHG
    - Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Airport
    - Winstonia Hotel

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