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Only Etihad Airways operates flights between Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport and Abu Dhabi.

Flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Abu Dhabi usually depart from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) and arrive at Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH).

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

• Etihad Airways: 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 Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Abu Dhabi:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $476 round-trip via Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH), compared to $496 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $18–$82 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Kenya Airways and Qatar Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

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

• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) - 40% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) - 30% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) - 10% of one-stop connections

Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 10% on the Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Abu Dhabi route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $477 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $530, a difference of $53. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

Some of the most popular sights in Abu Dhabi are Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, Corniche Beach and Al Wahda Mall. These are among the most viewed places in Abu Dhabi on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 7:05 am and lands at 12:10 pm
• Latest: departs at 7:15 pm and lands at 12:20 am.

The flight takes about 5h 05m.

A nonstop flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Abu Dhabi takes 5h 05m, covering 2,139 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.

Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 01m, compared with 9h 02m via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) and 11h 44m via Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED).

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

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Airport (AUH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $4 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Alamo
· AMEX
· Hertz
· Autostrad Rent A Car
· DRIVUS

Round-trip flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Abu Dhabi range from $468 to $545, with an average of $499 over the past 12 months. Anything below $468 counts as a good deal.