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There are numerous non-stop daily flights between Nairobi and Dubai, with them usually being operated by Emirates or Kenya Airlines. Many flights between these two cities also require a layover, and these voyages are often serviced by Ethiopian Air or Uganda Airlines. Layovers frequently take place in cities such as Entebbe or Zanzibar.

An easy way of going from central Nairobi to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is by car, which will typically take you anywhere from 25 to 35min depending on what traffic is like at the time. Otherwise, there is always public transportation, like bus line 34J. When you take this bus, you can expect to arrive at the airport in around 1h 15min.

One quick way of going from Dubai International Airport to the city center is by driving, a trip that normally lasts around 15min in total. You can also opt for public transportation instead, such as bus lines 77 and 5, which will get you to downtown Dubai in around 25min.

Dubai International Airport hosts many different car rental companies and you can find desks for different rental agencies in the Arrivals area of each terminal. Some of the companies that you can find in the airport include Budget, Hertz, and Sixt. They all keep their fleets on airport property, just a short walk from where their primary desk is located.

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

• flydubai: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Emirates: offers free seat selection

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

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

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

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

• flydubai: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Emirates: 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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

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.

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.

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

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 21% on the Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Dubai route. 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.

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, 26% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 28 minutes.

Night is the busiest departure period on Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Dubai flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 17%, afternoon flights for 17%, and evening flights for 16%.

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

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 12:19 pm
• Latest: departs at 11:30 pm and lands at 4:39 am.

The flight takes about 5h 09m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 7% above the route average of $555. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Dubai takes 5h 09m, 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.

One-way fares from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Dubai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $293, which is 22% below the typical average for this route.

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: 80% on time
• Kenya Airways: 49% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 74% of the time on average.

Morning 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 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.

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

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.

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.