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Cheapest round-trip
$785
Overall average: $926
Etihad Airways
Tue 9/8Tue 9/15
IAD - NBO • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$404
Typical prices: $499-$579
Etihad Airways
Wed 4/15
IAD - NBO • 1 stop
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Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi (WAS-NBO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Nairobi

Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 15
Etihad Airways Logo
3:10 pm - 12:30 pm
IAD
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NBO
38h 20m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
7:00 am - 9:45 am
NBO
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IAD
33h 45m
1 stop
$785Etihad Airways
Sun, Mar 29 - Thu, Apr 9
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3:10 pm - 6:10 am
IAD
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NBO
32h 00m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
1:30 am - 9:45 am
NBO
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IAD
39h 15m
1 stop
$793Etihad Airways
Sat, Apr 4 - Wed, Apr 29
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6:40 pm - 5:15 am
IAD
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NBO
27h 35m
1 stop
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2:25 am - 3:45 pm
NBO
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IAD
20h 20m
1 stop
$802SAUDIA
Sat, Apr 11 - Fri, Apr 17
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6:40 pm - 5:15 am
IAD
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NBO
27h 35m
1 stop
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6:55 am - 3:45 pm
NBO
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IAD
39h 50m
1 stop
$812SAUDIA
Mon, Apr 27 - Mon, May 11
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11:00 am - 10:45 am
DCA
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NBO
16h 45m
1 stop
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11:35 pm - 4:59 pm
NBO
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DCA
24h 24m
1 stop
$813Kenya Airways
Fri, May 8 - Thu, May 21
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6:09 am - 10:45 am
DCA
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NBO
21h 36m
1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
11:35 pm - 5:07 pm
NBO
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DCA
24h 32m
1 stop
$823Kenya Airways
Tue, Apr 28 - Mon, May 11
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3:33 pm - 9:55 pm
BWI
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NBO
23h 22m
2 stops
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11:05 pm - 7:16 pm
NBO
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BWI
27h 11m
2 stops
$922Delta
Fri, Apr 24 - Fri, May 8
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11:18 am - 9:55 pm
BWI
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NBO
27h 37m
2 stops
Delta Logo
9:05 am - 4:35 pm
NBO
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BWI
38h 30m
2 stops
$933Delta
Sun, Jun 7 - Wed, Jun 24
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8:15 am - 8:40 pm
BWI
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NBO
29h 25m
2 stops
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11:40 pm - 5:33 pm
NBO
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BWI
24h 53m
2 stops
$1,054United Airlines
Sun, Jun 7 - Fri, Jun 12
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8:15 am - 8:20 pm
BWI
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NBO
29h 05m
2 stops
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10:20 pm - 9:26 pm
NBO
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BWI
30h 06m
2 stops
$1,055United Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Washington, D.C. to Nairobi flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport departing in September.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport is February, where tickets cost $879 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,394 and $1,356 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$404
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 15% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 27% increase in price.
Flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Nairobi

When to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi 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 Washington, D.C. to Nairobi flights

  • Which is the best airport to depart from in Washington D.C.?

    Washington Regan Regional Airport (DCA) is the least busy airport out of all three serving the D.C. area making it the best if you’re looking to avoid the long queues, particularly at Washington Dulles. It is also closer to the city center therefore ideal for anyone commuting from downtown Washington D.C. However, if you’re looking for more flight options, Washington Dulles is the option for you.

  • Will I need a visa to fly from Washington D.C. to Nairobi?

    Yes, US citizens are required to have a visa to be allowed past immigration at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). The visa application process is done online, and you should make sure to obtain it before boarding your flight since they don’t issue visas upon arrival. You will also need your passport with two blank pages for immigration stamps.

  • Is there a train available from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to the city center?

    There aren’t any train connections between NBO Airport and the city center although public transport is available through a bus service which runs from 6:00 am to 9:00 pm. The most convenient option would be taking a taxi as they are available 24/7 and will drop you at any location in the city center or the suburbs.

  • Are there any airlines offering direct connections between Washington D.C. and Nairobi?

    Unfortunately, there aren’t any airlines offering direct connections to Nairobi. Most flights will have at least one stop with the most popular layover destination being JFK Airport. However, other airlines such as Emirates and Air France will have their layovers in Dubai and Paris respectively. Be sure to confirm the layover of your flight to avoid problems with visa restrictions during transit.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport was $404 for a one-way ticket and $785 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Washington, D.C. and Nairobi?

    A passport is required to fly from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi?

    When flying out of Washington, D.C. you will be using one of these airports: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. You will be landing at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi?

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

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Nairobi from Washington, D.C.?

    Doha is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi, Delta or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi are Delta and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,109 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $996 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Nairobi.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Nairobi from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport

  • For such a long flight, it would be a good idea to upgrade from economy to first-class seats. You get a lot more legroom making your trip much more comfortable as well as a better selection of inflight meals to suit your taste. Lastly, you get access to first-class lounges during your layover.
  • Emirates is the best option to go for when booking a solo ticket for your child. Through their unaccompanied minors service, your child will get priority boarding to help them settle early for the flight, and a crew member will take care to attend to their needs during the trip making sure they are comfortable and most importantly safe.
  • When commuting to the airport from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), the metro is always a good alternative when road traffic is too much. You can board it from McPherson Square Metrorail Station in downtown.
  • Air France is a good option for anyone looking to fly more sustainably. The airline has plans in place to replace 64% of its fleet with new generation aircraft which are more fuel efficient and have certain flights with sustainable aviation fuel.
  • When booking First Class, Emirates is always a good option as they offer a wide range of amenities such as amenity kits, fully flat beds with blankets, and access to their First Class lounge before boarding and during layovers.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Washington, D.C. 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8289 reviews
7.8Entertainment
7.2Food
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
7.9Comfort
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First class is comfortable. Enjoyed a movie and was able to relax compared to coach.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Mar 2026
ATL - DTW
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First class is comfortable. Enjoyed a movie and was able to relax compared to coach.

Loved flying First Class. Very comfortable. The seat was amazing. Enjoyed a movie and was able to relax so much better than in coach.

We landed and sat on the tarmac for 45 minutes because they only have one gate at the airport and there was another plane running late so we had to wait

The WiFi was not working. That made for a long flight.

With Aeromexico it ended up good but with Delta it was bad because we did everything through Delta... Showed up at the Delta terminal... It was the wrong place! Nothing ever told us to go to the Aeromexico terminal. It said "in partnership with Aeromexico" but I was never instructed to check in with them or go to their terminal. We had to haul @$$ running through the airport and almost didn't make it thanks to this poor communication. 👎🏽

Absolutely no communication on why there's a delay and multiple flight time reschedules. I would have canceled the flight and drove back home if I known it was going to be rescheduled 3 or 4 times.

Another late night flight and MORE men belligerently drinking and yelling. I had to move from first to economy because they were so obnoxious and disruptive. Crazy to go from a cozy chair to cardboard when you were supposed to be in first. Delta allows was too much drinking which leads to belligerent behavior.

I was in first class and literally the men behind me were so aggressively loud I moved myself to economy. This has become so common on Delta - people using audio without headphones, and men on 12am / late night flights drinking and yelling to talk to each other which prevents anyone around them from resting. Pretty crazy to have to move from first to economy (poorer service, less comfort...). Wild wild. Looking into other airlines.

Love delta smaller commuter plane so no entertainment and paid wifi on MKE-LGA leg was extremely unreliable and slow

Stop changing gates. Stop cancelling flights Stop moving my seat.

Extremely uncomfortable seats with very little cushioning, unable to recline enough to sleep comfortably on this 13 hour overnight flight. My body was in pain by the end.

When we checked in at the Siem Reap Airport in Cambodia, we were only given three boarding passes and told that we would have to check in with American when we arrived in Boston. This was a source of stress for us. After we landed in Boston, we had a long passage from Terminal E to Terminal B (American Airline ticketing counter). Because the electronic ticketing kiosks for check-in would not recognize our Confirmation Code, we had to wait for an hour in a long line where only two AA reps were taking care of Special Services passengers. In many years of both business and recreational travel, I have never had this experience. I would expect more from AA being in partnership with other airlines to do a better job with this.

Our experience on the Doha to Hyderabad segment was extremely stressful due to prolonged delays and a lack of clear communication from the airline. We were traveling as a family, including children, and the uncertainty around timing and next steps caused significant distress. There was very little proactive information provided during the delay, and we were not given clear written explanations about what was happening or how long it might take. This made it difficult to manage the situation, especially while caring for children in a transit environment. In addition, one member of our party was ultimately unable to continue travel, which added to the emotional strain and disruption of the trip. Overall, the experience highlighted gaps in communication, customer care, and handling of unexpected situations. We are sharing this feedback so that future passengers, especially families, are supported with clearer communication and better assistance during irregular operations.

The seat cushions are absolutely lacking, not sure if they know the passengers are traveling for 14 hours straight, but the padding made our back and butt ache like crazy. The entertainment console had its own problems, either the headphone jack wasn't working or the power outlet via usb or ac outlet was not working. Not to mention the seat handles were not adjustable in some planes in the middle or on the aisle. Qatar/Indigo may be operating a very old fleet of planes to make as much profit as possible, but passengers may not be following them for long, should this treatment of its customers continue. Qatar/Indigo, wake up and do it right by your customers, or they may not be your customers anymore.

It would help id flight crew were not rude and showed some courtesy. They were shouting at passengers and yelling instructions as if we were school children at lunch cafeteria!!

All good. Over four hours flight if provided snacks like Qatar Airways would be better

Lobster starter in business class was not good, tough, served cold, and without butter. Movie selection was missing latest releases, did not offer older classic, high quality movies

Food was absolutely pathetic. I wasted so much food which I thought was inedible. I also loathe the inflight entertainment system which has very little content

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.

Nothing to complain. The staff and flight was good especially the seats which was better compared than the cloth ones on Qatar airways

The flight was delayed so we were dead tired, and after that the turbulence was horrible. I was very scared.

Wonderful. Quick boarding. Early departure and we arrived 30 minutes early at our destination. Unfortunately, when you arrive early, there is still a departing aircraft at our gate. We had to park for 30 minutes until the gate was clear. So our early arrival was not really early at the gate. Otherwise it was a quick and smooth flight. Appreciated the efficiency.

Wifi took a while to kick in and we had a maintenance issue that took over 40 mins at the gate in Washington before pulling back

Very good. Because of the delays with my previous flight, I missed my connection, but I was able to book another flight through the United app easily.

Was happy we finally got upgraded in 1st class. The seat getting old. The cushiness need some improvement.

Ineffective communication with United resulted in lost baggage. Their Baggage Tracing counter at MUC was shut down from 11:00-14:15 on my arrival. Undertrained, underinformed staff had me Running all over MUC to find someone to help me to no avail. Staff was rude, unhelpful, and unable to effectively use the systems they did have operational. They refused to contact United in any way or provide any accommodation or other resources while I waited for my luggage. This has destroyed my downstream itinerary. If they had even the slightest visibility I may have been able to reschedule/plan, but again, their staff provided nothing, and did nothing more than their website, which doesn’t even work on a standard phone browser. Miserable failure at all levels that weren’t associated with the operation of the aircraft.

Sat next to a one year old. She crawled all over the place and made me laugh.

The Crew and the food was the worst I ever had in Business Class. First they told us there were no space for carry on. It was plenty of space over our 2 row seats, we had to ask to let us travel with it which was accepted. They were aware that we had to run for the connection due to the previous flight delay. Have us one hour waiting for more customers and not even offer a glass of water. Then started the service and they started to serve other passengers drinks in business and did not offer any drinks until they serve our pre ordered meal and I ask for something to drink. I had to wait until they finished to serve all passengers until Inget something. The crew was the worts I ever had for Business Class in my life.

Not great experience - we were super late boarding due to issues with aircraft. Then when we finally all got onboard and seated and they started taxiing out to the runway they just stopped then turned around and went back to the airport. Apparently the crew “ran out of time” to legally fly us. They mentioned that they were about 2 minutes away from taking off. I understand the rules and safety but kinda wonder why they would have bothered boarding us in the first place? Had to go all the way back and de plane and then wait in a HUGE line to get a hotel (this is somewhere around 2:30am) finally got to hotel by Uber (no shuttle after 20min so gave up) and they ended up putting us all back on the same aircraft at 10am next morning so got about 2.5 hours sleep. They did give us. $250 credit, but it was a São Paulo Brazil flight out of Dulles. The flight and everything was fine.

Starlink wifi on the Embraer E175 is an excellent experience. I was able to connect and work from IAD all the way to approach into BTV.

I paid for internet that did not work and had to pay more to have it

Boarding was disorganized. Cabin crew was rude. Food was okay. Baggage was lost in Jeddah. Called airline for the past 5 days, either no response or saying the same thing as always which was "No bag has arrived. It should be here by tonight."

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.

The plane was ok, I was in business class and was surprised there were no pods and each seat was right next to another one. That said it was comfortable and the food and coffee were good. Entertainment wise again I was surprised to see only movies and no TV shows. Check-in at Toronto Pearson was an absolute disaster, which was especially disappointing as I was a business class passenger. There was no dedicated staffing for the business counter and four (4) airlines employees assisted one economy class passenger for about 15 minutes when one could have easily assisted me. Overall room for improvement, particularly in the on-ground experience and airplane infrastructure.

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

The plane was old and the luggage racks above us were visibly shaking during turbulence. Water was dripping on our heads during landing. Our flight was over 2 hours late departing but we were not updated or told what to expect as the screen at the gate continued to read “on time”

Check in took over an hour because printer was not working. Attendant did not know how to give free layover Addis Ababa hotel vouchers or update frequent flyer number. After repeated attempts, got voucher emailed. However hotel wanted printed voucher hence more delay. Bus time from hotel back to airport was printed 4:50 hours, but hotel reception called at 3 pm saying bus will leave at 4 pm. Then hotel reception called again saying 4:15 pm. We rushed at 4:15 pm and bus was not ready until 4:40 pm. Many audio outlets were not working in planes.

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

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

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