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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Manchester to Nairobi.
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Cheapest • Avg $708 (round-trip)
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November
Cheapest • 18% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Manchester to Nairobi (MAN-NBO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Manchester to Nairobi 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 round-trip flight deals from Manchester to Nairobi

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Manchester to Nairobi flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Manchester to Nairobi to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Manchester to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, 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 Manchester to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport is November, where tickets cost $664 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,209 and $1,021 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Manchester to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Manchester to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, 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 Manchester to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 9% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonOctober
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 9% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 48% increase in price.

When to book flights from Manchester to Nairobi

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Manchester to Nairobi based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Manchester to Nairobi flights

  • Which airlines fly from Manchester to Nairobi?

    There are several different airlines that offer services from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), such as British Airways, Qatar Airways, Emirates, KLM, Ethiopian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and Lufthansa.

  • Can I exchange money at Nairobi Airport?

    Yes, you can find the Travel Point Forex Bureau located in the international arrivals terminal of Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). Alternatively, there are various banks situated in the airport, including Barclays Bank and Commercial Bank of Africa, which can assist you with your currency exchange needs.

  • Are there baggage storage facilities available at Nairobi Airport?

    Yes, there are storage lockers available at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). An attendant at the several information desks will guide you through the process. Rates range from around KSh300–400 (£2–3) per item per day.

  • Are there any designated family areas at Manchester Airport?

    There is a play zone located in the departure area of Terminal 2 at Manchester Airport (MAN). The Aspire and Escape Lounges also have suitable areas for your family to relax in prior to the departure of your flight. Both lounges are child-friendly and have children’s entertainment available on the smart TVs. It is advised to pre-book online, and charges come to around £20–25 per person.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Manchester and Nairobi?

    A passport is required to fly from Manchester to Nairobi.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Manchester to Nairobi?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Manchester to Nairobi?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Manchester and Nairobi, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Manchester to Nairobi, Qatar Airways or SAUDIA?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Manchester to Nairobi are Qatar Airways and SAUDIA. With an average price for the route of $715 and an overall rating of 7.4, Qatar Airways is the most popular choice. SAUDIA is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $629 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Manchester to Nairobi?

    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 Manchester to Nairobi.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Manchester to Nairobi?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Nairobi from Manchester is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Manchester to Nairobi?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Nairobi with an airline and back to Manchester with another airline. Booking your flights between Manchester and NBO can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Manchester to Nairobi?

    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 Nairobi from Manchester 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 Manchester to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport

  • Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) also serves other regions of Kenya, including the city of Nakuru (111 miles), which is around a 3–4h drive from the airport. Naivasha (77 miles) is also accessible by car from the airport, with a journey time of around 3h. It is recommended to pre-book a hire car before you arrive, which you can do through KAYAK.
  • If you need a place to keep your car safe and secure while you’re away, Manchester Airport (MAN) can offer various parking services from short-stay and mid-stay parking to long-term parking, all depending on your length of stay. The short- and mid-stay services cost around £9–12 per day. JetParks are the designated areas for long-term parking, and are known for their good value for money at approximately £4–6 per day. These car parks are located a 5–10min bus transfer from the terminal.
  • If your flight arrives late at night and you need a place to stay that is close to the airport, Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) has a few local hotels to choose from, including the Four Points Sheraton Hotel and the Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport. Both hotels are around a 5–10min taxi ride from the airport terminal. We recommend booking your stay in advance through KAYAK.
  • If your flight is departing during the peak hours of the day, it is worth noting that Manchester Airport (MAN) can offer a fast-track ticket service which will allow you to save time by using the express lane at passport control and security. You can pre-book fast-track tickets online for around £4 per person.
  • After your arrival, if you’re looking for a safe and easy way to get to Nairobi city centre, there are a few viable options available to you from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). Depending on where you are staying, several hotels in the centre run their own shuttle service, so prior to flying check with them for availability. Taxis are available for 1–3 passengers at a rate of around KSh2,000 (£13–14) and are recommended to pre-book online. Meet-and-greet services are available for an additional charge of approximately KSh2,200 (£14–15).

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Manchester to Nairobi

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Manchester to Nairobi. 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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Qatar AirwaysOverall score based on 3746 reviews
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7.9Crew
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Qatar Airways has gone down over the last few years.

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Mar 2026
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Qatar Airways has gone down over the last few years.

My journey with Qatar Airways from Ahmedabad to Jacksonville on 3rd February 2026 was truly exceptional. The entire experience reflected comfort, care, and world-class service. Complimentary high-quality Wi-Fi throughout the journey was a welcome luxury, especially on a long-haul flight. The vegetarian meals were thoughtfully prepared, delicious, and served with attention to detail, along with a fine selection of snacks and beverages. What truly elevated the experience was the cabin crew — graceful, courteous, and genuinely attentive, delivering outstanding hospitality at every step. This journey perfectly showcased the premium standard Qatar Airways is known for, and it left a lasting impression. I would gladly fly with them again.

First off, it wasn't clear that my first flight was to be operated by IndiGO. While the flight itself was fine, this meant that my whole initial check in where I would've properly verified my seating on my Qatar flight/requested an upgrade was impeded by the fact that I had to check in with IndiGO. They said I would separately have to go to Qatar counter to deal with second flight leg issues, which was impossible given how long the check in took/no time available to do so.

This flight was a very good trip for us. The crew were very friendly and helpful. They made arrangements for my husband to have assistance in boarding. We were not expecting a meal, so it was a pleasant surprise on this short flight to have a meal and beverage from a very courteous crew.

All great, because I was given a seat with extra legroom on this part of my trip.

My entire row did not have power for the full duration of a 14.5 hour flight. Could not charge any devices such as laptop or phones for the entirety of the long flight. The flight attendants tried to remedy the issue by resetting the power, but were not successful. The only other solution provided was to move me to another seat on the plane which was in the middle row. I had paid for a “preferred” seat that was a window seat. This was a downgrade being offered due to the power issue.

Overall the experience was neat with crew being nice and caring especially to parent with kids. The free snacks option was okay. The kiosk at Philly airport didn’t work.

Reason for travelling Tampa to Orlando is to fly Qatar Airline. we end up with American Airline. This was the miserable experience I ever had in my entire travel history. Flight attendants were rude. They hit my knee with the food cart and I was holding ice pack for 2 hours. I still have the pain after a week. WE boarded the flight twice because of the temperature inside the plan.

It was excellent in all respects. I don’t think it needs any improvement

Terrible experience resolving missed connection after flight was delayed. 3 hour queue at transit desk, not enough staff, no organisation, worst ever flying experience.

Flight from London was delayed so missed the connecting flight. Taking 2 days to get to destination which should have only taken a few hours.

Too cramped up for the better seats I paid for.

I didn’t like my seat in my return flight from Montreal to Orlando at all; considering I paid extra for better seats. That middle seat was cramped up way too much.

Suitcase didn’t arrive to Stockholm. Chairs y comfy and not even water is offered

Bad baggage and people management at boarding forcing me to dispatch my bad despite being the perfect size and respecting everything perfectly, whereas many did not and many free empty spots on the plane as usual… making me loose time and my planned bus at arrival to go to Geneva. Costing me 100 euros extra! So Brussels airlines needs to refund me

I never board the flight. My visa was delayed and when I tried calling Kayak, no one answer and I still have not heard from anyone.

All great. Very efficient. Good emails that kept us in the know

Original flight was canceled, booked another one and find out when checking I was on the waiting list. Horrible experience

Actually this is my first time using airline I was in every single thing that happened throughout our journey, the appearance of the plane inside furnished about the seating the flight attendants and many many more I was so excited throughout thank you Brussels Airlines for the great service.

On board service was decent. I like the legroom at UA that seems to be more than in other airlines

A bit chaotic boarding flight but over all good experience.

The crew were amazing. They should improve the inflight entertainment

The crew was unfriendly and very rude to name a few (Helina). I felt unsafe due to most of the cabinets were open while on flight. All in all the flight was ok, but the crew needed more training on customer service most of all for international flights.

Delay not posted, only departure time listed- not boarding time. We left an hour late and arrived 45 min late. Restrooms had backed up sinks and toilets not flushed ) passenger error). Lots of screen for entertainment didn’t work. But we arrived with our luggage

I have my baggage left either in Jeddah or Addis and undelivered to Abuja

Need to do a lot of improvement on service and cleaness

POSITIVES The hostesses were mostly pleasant, NEGATIVES The full flight wifi was horrible, hardly able to use it. My charger port was not working which made me use my neighbour's port which resulted in an accident which ruined her flight. During dinner, meat ran out when the cart got to us forcing us to eat vegetarian which was not great. We watched everyone around us eating meat. My wifi did not transfer to the second leg of my trip as they promised as they changed the plane. I was thrown off the window seat I booked for the 2nd leg of my journey as they changed planes, all done at my expense. This was not a cheap flight ($2600) which i hurriedly had to book to attend my mother's funeral who passed away suddenly. I was honestly disappointed with the whole saga as I heard Ethiopian Airlines was one of Africa's best.

Delays delays making us miss or next connection to IAD hence having to stay additional 24 hrs in Addis Ababa

Checking in wasn't organized, too many so-called diplomats were jumping line while everyone was waiting in line. They should have their own line not to impede on other passengers that was also waiting to be served. We all paid money and there should be no discrimination because everyone's money should have the same value diplomat or not! If they want to give diplomats some special treatment then let them create their own check in desk and not treat other passengers some that are (elderly, some with children, pregnant women) making them stand longer in line than necessary just because people are jumping line 😡

Were not told that carryon laggage has to be only 12 kgs but my bag was heavier asked to pay an additional $550.00. I could have upgraded to a bussiness class for that price and no one at the gate to upgrade but able to take money for the extra weight. I felt like this was a setup scam.

They boarded backwards so our zone meant nothing!!! My TV was broken, the remote was broke, the head set jack was broke! So i was stuck for 15 hours with no form of entertainment!!! The service was ok but they didn't check on us or serve many snacks. They acted like you were a burden when you hit the call button.

The plane was delayed almost three hours because boarding was unorganized then we were delayed even longer because the plane had an issue. The plane didn't look well maintained, there was also alot of tape on the exterior. I won't fly kenya air ways again after this trip.

Sadly, flights were delayed both ways with no reasons given other than " operational".

The crew was good but the entertainment was poor . All old movies and TV shows and very few of them. Needs current entertainment. Seats too firm. Food just ok. Nice though to have option with upgrade of no one sitting in middle seat

I purchased the upgrade to have 3 seats open, so I was able to sleep 9 hours. Without that I would have been miserable

Our luggage was supposed to be checked through from Arusha to Cape Town. We didn't know that it was a self transfer in Johannisburg. Kayak should not have sold this flight combination with out a self transfer alert.

There was chaos checking because of a canceled flight the day prior. Also, we had an issue with tickets. The KQ agent went above a d beyond to help us get on board the flight Overall the 13+ hour flight is uncomfortable in coach. I may try to upgrade on return

For a long haul flight, the seats were too narrow. Paid for extra legroom but wish I could have paid for width! I was pressed against another person for the whole donation of the flight.

Delayed flight made my day very long, but other than that KQ got me to my destination in good shape.

The nice treatment and lovely pilots who accepted my son inside for a photo.So lovely of them

The luggage problem I previously mentioned was actually this flight

The flight was delayed due to snow in Frankfurt. There wasn't much information from BA or the airport, but Kayak was great and kept me informed of the delay and gate changes.

Late takeoff, but on time landing. Lost bags, 3 days to find them, still in transit to my location. Power outlets broken, Wi-Fi not working, so much for working on the long flight.

Good. For a long flight. The comfort of the seat could be better. Also, the food was « normal » plane food. Not indian plane food unfortunately! Everything else was smooth and great.

The seats were comfortable. So many empty seats allowed for stretching out and sleeping. The onboard entertainment was pretty good. The cabin crew were so kind and kept the passengers well- hydrated, and well fed.

We had American Airlines on our return and it was confusing if we were going with Aa or BA I had 2 different flight numbers and didn’t get our gate until it was boarding. So we were a bit nervous as the which it was

No WiFi. No food. 250 ml of water only drink option. No entertainment options. Extremely bare bones flight

Really appreciated the care, attention and friendliness of cabin crew. Very comfortable, prompt and efficient flight.

Economy seats were good and spacious. Much better than virgin by a mile.

It’s the old style plane with the old Ying Yang seats doesn’t compare to other airlines with newer planes.

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