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$129 Find Cheap Flights from Nairobi to Dubai

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

Mon, Sep 1 - Sun, Sep 7
Salam Air Logo
3:10 pm - 6:55 pmNBO-DXB
26h 45m1 stop
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7:55 pm - 2:10 pmDXB-NBO
19h 15m1 stop
$357Salam Air
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Mon, Sep 22 - Fri, Oct 3
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7:20 am - 2:25 amNBO-DXB
18h 05m1 stop
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11:10 am - 12:50 amDXB-NBO
14h 40m1 stop
$372SAUDIA
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Sun, Aug 3 - Sun, Aug 10
Gulf Air Logo
8:05 am - 3:30 amNBO-DXB
18h 25m1 stop
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9:00 pm - 2:25 pmDXB-NBO
18h 25m1 stop
$386Gulf Air
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Mon, Dec 1 - Mon, Dec 8
SAUDIA Logo
7:20 am - 7:30 pmNBO-DXB
11h 10m1 stop
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2:25 pm - 12:55 amDXB-NBO
11h 30m1 stop
$388SAUDIA
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Sun, Aug 3 - Sun, Aug 10
Gulf Air Logo
8:05 am - 6:10 pmNBO-DXB
9h 05m1 stop
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5:00 pm - 2:25 pmDXB-NBO
22h 25m1 stop
$389Gulf Air
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Tue, Sep 30 - Thu, Oct 9
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1:20 am - 11:40 amNBO-DXB
9h 20m1 stop
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11:45 am - 11:50 pmDXB-NBO
13h 05m1 stop
$435Qatar Airways
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Tue, Sep 30 - Thu, Oct 9
Qatar Airways Logo
1:20 am - 10:15 amNBO-DXB
7h 55m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
11:45 am - 11:50 pmDXB-NBO
13h 05m1 stop
$458Qatar Airways
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Tue, Dec 2 - Thu, Dec 11
Egyptair Logo
4:20 am - 7:00 pmNBO-DXB
13h 40m1 stop
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5:00 am - 3:30 amDXB-NBO
23h 30m1 stop
$473Egyptair
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Thu, Jul 31 - Sat, Mar 21
Egyptair Logo
5:55 am - 3:55 amNBO-DXB
21h 00m1 stop
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8:00 pm - 3:30 amDXB-NBO
32h 30m1 stop
$474Egyptair
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Mon, Nov 24 - Fri, Nov 28
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7:10 am - 2:30 amNBO-DXB
18h 20m1 stop
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4:00 am - 10:20 pmDXB-NBO
19h 20m1 stop
$491Air Tanzania
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Expert advice for your flight from Nairobi to Dubai

 
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Emirates

Emirates offers 33-inch legroom and 13.3-inch screens in economy for enhanced comfort.


Free Wi-Fi for Skywards members and affordable for others enhances connectivity.

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Kenya Airways

Kenya Airways offers open bar and meal service on all international flights.


SkyPriority provides priority check-in and faster security lanes for premium passengers.

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NBO

For international flights, self-service kiosks are available for Kenya Airways, KLM, and Saudi flights, easing the check-in process.

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DXB

Upon arrival at DXB, the metro system offers a clean and efficient way to reach the city center from Terminals 1 and 3.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Nairobi to Dubai flights

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

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Planning a trip from Nairobi to Dubai? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

How much is a round-trip flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Dubai?

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Nairobi to Dubai?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Dubai clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Dubai on a Sunday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Tuesday is the most expensive day to fly from Nairobi to Dubai. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Dubai, 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 Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Dubai is May, where tickets cost $473 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $669 and $603 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Dubai?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $2,049 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Dubai, 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 Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Dubai, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonMarch
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$129
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 5% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 4% increase in price.
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Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Nairobi to Dubai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Nairobi to Dubai flights

  • What different kinds of flights are usually offered between Nairobi and Dubai?

    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.

  • What options do I have for going between central Nairobi and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport?

    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.

  • What are some easy ways to travel from Dubai International Airport to the city center?

    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.

  • Is it possible to rent a car directly from Dubai International Airport?

    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.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Dubai?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Dubai was $129 for a one-way ticket and $357 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is required to fly from Nairobi to Dubai.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Nairobi to Dubai?

    Only Lufthansa offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Nairobi to Dubai flight route.

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

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Nairobi to Dubai flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Nairobi to Dubai?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Nairobi to Dubai?

    There are nonstop flights from Nairobi to Dubai on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Nairobi to Dubai, Emirates or Air Tanzania?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Nairobi to Dubai are Emirates and Air Tanzania. With an average price for the route of $596 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Air Tanzania is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $551 and an overall rating of 7.6.

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

    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 Nairobi to Dubai.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Dubai from Nairobi 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 Nairobi to Dubai?

    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 Dubai with an airline and back to Nairobi with another airline. Booking your flights between Nairobi and DXB 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 Nairobi to Dubai?

    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 Dubai from Nairobi 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 Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Dubai

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $705 or less one-way and $607 or less round-trip.
  • Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is not only the largest transportation center in Kenya, but is also a major hub for Kenya Airways, Jambojet, Fly540, and 748 Air Services. It is quite common for these different companies to service many of the flights departing from NBO.
  • After a long day of traveling, it can be nice to freshen up. Dubai International Airport (DXB) has several places where travelers can access shower facilities, including in the Health Club behind the Dubai International Hotel and in the Turkish Airlines Lounge.
  • Make sure your little ones burn off some energy before you board your flight by bringing them to one of the children’s play areas in Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. These play areas can be found in each terminal and have a variety of activities and play equipment for all ages.
  • If you want to leave some of your things at Dubai International Airport once you have landed, head to one of the short-term luggage storage desks in Terminal 1 or 3. Rates are charged for periods of 12h and vary depending on the size and weight of the item that you will be storing.
  • Relax before you board your flight at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport by going to one of the many lounges that are available for passengers. The Aspire Lounge can be found in Terminal 1B while the Mount Kenya Lounge and Mara Lounge can be found in Terminal 2.

Prefer to fly direct from Nairobi to Dubai?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl to Dubai Intl.
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Direct departures

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl to Dubai Intl

Monday

Emirates, Kenya Airways, LAM, +1 more

Emirates, Kenya Airways, +2 more

Tuesday

Emirates, Kenya Airways, Qantas Airways

Emirates, Kenya Airways, +1 more

Wednesday

Emirates, Kenya Airways, LAM, +1 more

Emirates, Kenya Airways, +2 more

Thursday

Emirates, Kenya Airways, Qantas Airways

Emirates, Kenya Airways, +1 more

Friday

Emirates, Kenya Airways, LAM, +1 more

Emirates, Kenya Airways, +2 more

Saturday

Emirates, Kenya Airways, Qantas Airways

Emirates, Kenya Airways, +1 more

Sunday

Emirates, Kenya Airways, LAM, +1 more

Emirates, Kenya Airways, +2 more

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Direct returns

Dubai Intl to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Monday

Emirates, Kenn Borek Air, Kenya Airways, +1 more

Emirates, Kenn Borek Air, +2 more

Tuesday

Emirates, Kenn Borek Air, Kenya Airways, +1 more

Emirates, Kenn Borek Air, +2 more

Wednesday

Emirates, Kenn Borek Air, Kenya Airways, +2 more

Emirates, Kenn Borek Air, +3 more

Thursday

Emirates, Kenn Borek Air, Kenya Airways, +1 more

Emirates, Kenn Borek Air, +2 more

Friday

Emirates, Kenya Airways, LAM, +1 more

Emirates, Kenya Airways, +2 more

Saturday

Emirates, Kenya Airways, Qantas Airways

Emirates, Kenya Airways, +1 more

Sunday

Emirates, Kenn Borek Air, Kenya Airways, +2 more

Emirates, Kenn Borek Air, +3 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Nairobi to Dubai

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Nairobi to Dubai. 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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EmiratesOverall score based on 3287 reviews
8.2Entertainment
8.3Crew
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.8Food
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We loved flying with Emirates in business class, the staff were fabulous, going above & beyond

10.0 ExcellentSue, Jul 2025MAN - DXB
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We loved flying with Emirates in business class, the staff were fabulous, going above & beyond

The flight from Beijing to Dubai was good. The flight from Dubai to Barcelona was excellent because of the staff on board.

The queue for checking for economy passengers was enormous! Only one desk open for economy faith s queue a mile long, whilst business and first class desks empty and unemployed. Will seriously consider changing to another next trip. Disappointed customer.

Delayed and missed connecting flight. But Emirates took care until next day flight. Thank you

One of the female staff from the cabin crew, forgot to ask us about what we want to drink and focused more on other specific people rather than treating everyone politely. I asked her about the drinks to which she said oh I forgot.

Very pleasant.The crews are very helpful.Food are very good.

Wifi was not operational for the whole trip. Other than this, flight was well received .

The seating is spaced out nicely, The crew could have offer more drinks.

Premium Economy is not worth the extra money you pay. You are neither economy nor business. The seat doesn’t recline enough to relax your legs. Maneuvering while seated is cumbersome. Don’t recommend Premium Economy at all.

Emirates is superb service. The A380 was very comfortable. The cabin crew is really helpful

The flight was slightly delayed because of change of plane but informed beforehand. Flight was very good and comfortable

Superb like always. On time and quite comfortable. Only thing is that the arrival movement was by bus.

We were boarded by bus. That was a bit of pain.

This trip was the most comfortable one I have ever experienced, the team was excellent and very helpful. I am so glad I picked Qatar Airways.

The space was tight, hardly any leg room and the crew surprisingly were busy and did not take the time to attend to passengers, felt rushed. There was a delay for check in since the systems were down the airport staffs were accommodating

The Qatar Airways staff pre-boarding and also on the flight from Dallas to Doha were incredibly mediocre and arrogant. Consider retraining these individuals Other flights were ok.

My experience with Qatar airway was very unsatisfactory. They lost my child’s stroller and I was told they found it and will send it to the hotel which was a lie. I had to go back to the airport baggage claim and pick up myself after trying to contact them many times!. There was a lack professional and communication. I am very disappointed in Qatar airway and will not be recommending them to friends and family nor will I be flying with them in the future.

There was not enough food for everybody. Some dishes were missing.

riding in first class, you don't expect every time you order your dinner or breakfast that the first thing the stewardess says is Let me see if we have any left. Also, the food selection was not great: 3 of 4 entrees had mushrooms and I dont eat mushrooms, the 4th item was 'let me see if we have any left' and this was within 30 mins of entering the flight! Same experience level, it didn't feel first class this round.

Doha airport is huge , takes long time to reach gate .

Wasn’t allowed to continue with the purchased tickets because I hadn’t been able to go on the first scheduled leg.

My carry on bag was taken by Alaska Air as we boarded in LAX! She said there was not room. There was plenty of room. I told her that my meds and personal items were in it. She did not care. She said it would be sent to my final destination, Nairobi. Well it got to Nairobi the day I was to fly home. The handle of my bag was crushed so could not retract. So I had to remove it. I had to buy converters, malaria medication. personal items. I filled out the missing form at the Nairobi airport. I asked that it be shipped to the Kisumu airport. When it was obviously not going to make it for my time in Kenya. I asked that it be sent to John Wayne Airport. NONE of that happened. I only knew it was at Nairobi because my air tag indicated it was finally in Nairobi the day I was leaving Kenya! Now I need to purchase a new carry on bag!!!

Don't be afraid if you board an Oman Air Airbus A330 - it will take you to Colombo and not Muskat. The Aircraft is leased by Qatar Airways ;-)

I cant wait for planes to have shorter rows with more space! otherwise, all fine thankyou

They lost the stroller and car seat which they found after 4 days, and on the way back they damaged the stroller.

Damage lagguage, They lost the stroller and car seat which they found after 4 days, and on the way back they damaged the stroller.

Same situation saudi lost my pram and car seat and damaged lagguage

My gag was left at liayad airport when I landed at jeddah airport 9 am I waited for my bags at jeddah airport till 2.45 pm almost 6 hrs bad very bad

Apart from chaotic boarding - which I totally understand was outside the control of gate staff. It was comfortable mid haul flight. Well done to cabin crew for their patience and hospitality with largely elderly passengers returning from pilgrimage.

The intettainme is old stuff and difficult to get by WiFi and the chair is not comfortable at all although the staff were excellent but beyond their limited

Overall a great experience, no movies were available. Bags were delivered a bit late. Seat controls were not working well. I couldn't make my bed fully flat.

It is almost 7 hours journey ,you should have provided with TV entertainment and mobile charging

I think the staff was short. Being Vegan, I ordered a custom meal. The meal was not provided both two ways. I assume they forgot. They were short on staff. It was taking for ever to provide service. people were getting restless.

The boarding was fast, the food was great; however, the seats & leg space were tight.

I enjoyed my flight I arrived safe with all my luggage

No complaints just improve on the food service. Provide enough dinner. People are complaining about that.

Was very good, was happy with the way staff were smiling and how they were approachable

A child was loud throughout which made the trip less than optimal. Crew was great and professional. They need to change the automatic seat belt announcement which is too loud and had other unneeded words like "this is XYZ announcement number one'

Love the dreamliner plane. It's such a smooth ride, I don't notice that it's 15 hours in the air. The staff are great and they don't overstuff you with food.

I really like this airline. The staff are lovely and friendly, the planes are tidy and unfussy. I would rate them at the top of the African Airline carriers.

Delayed by 4 hours with inadequate advance notifications which caused us a lot of consternation and angst. I will never fly or recommend your airline again

Flight was changed 3 times, from a night flight to a day flight, and then delayed by 5h…

Kenya Airways delayed my flights for 7 days. Each delayed, they notified me last minute. This is ridiculous.

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