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

• Earliest: departs at 7:10 am and lands at 12:18 pm
• Latest: departs at 11:30 pm and lands at 4:38 am.

The flight takes about 5h 08m.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Dubai takes 5h 08m, 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.

Round-trip flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Dubai range from $397 to $618, with an average of $555 over the past 12 months. Anything below $397 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 7% above the $555 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $350 round-trip via Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED), compared to $609 for nonstop.

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

• Emirates: 91% on time
• flydubai: 79% on time
• Kenya Airways: 50% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 75% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $13–$64 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

Night is the busiest departure period on Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Dubai flights, with 40% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 20%, afternoon flights for 20%, and evening flights for 20%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $379 to $2,745. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Dubai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $285, which is 24% below the typical average for this route.

Dubai Intl Airport (DXB) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $4 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Autostrad Rent A Car
• Alamo
• AMEX
• Europcar
• Hertz

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

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 Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Dubai route, 25% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 30m.

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

• Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) - 69% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 2% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 21% on flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Dubai. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $477 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $597, a difference of $120.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• Emirates
• Kenya Airways
• flydubai

Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 55m, compared with 9h 16m via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) and 10h 54m via Entebbe (EBB).

Dubai 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.

Some of the most popular sights in Dubai are Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall and Burj Al Arab. These are among the most viewed places in Dubai on KAYAK.

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

• Emirates: 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.

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

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

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

Take a public bus from the designated stops outside Terminals 1, 2 and 3 at Dubai International Airport. Check routes and schedules with Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority. Buy or top up a nol card before boarding because Dubai buses don’t accept cash.