Flying from Cairo Airport (CAI) to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Cairo Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport is 5 hours.
The timezone in Nairobi is UTC+3, which is one hour ahead of Cairo.
Flights from CAI to NBO start from 19:55 — the earliest with EgyptAir. The last departure is at 23:55 with EgyptAir. In total, you can choose from seven weekly Cairo Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to make your CAI to NBO flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
EgyptAir offers direct flights from Cairo Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Nairobi — and maybe even more of Kenya if you have time.
EgyptAir tops the list for bookings on this route.
EgyptAir is the most punctual carrier operating CAI to NBO flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Cairo Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between CAI and NBO include:
Jeddah Airport
Zayed International Airport
Addis Ababa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairo Airport (CAI) to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO)
208 € is currently the best price for a one-way Cairo Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport flight. A return flight starts from 396 €. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from CAI to NBO if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Cairo Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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Handy information about Cairo Airport (CAI)
When it comes to Cairo Airport's on-time performance, data shows 65% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Cairo Airport is about 23 kilometres from central Cairo. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 1 hour when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Cairo Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to CAI:
Arriving at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Cairo Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near NBO instead:
Pick up a Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport rental car and explore Nairobi and beyond with your own wheels. Auto-Union, Green Motion and Hertz are popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport around three weeks before your departure date.
When to fly to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO)
August is the busiest month for flights from Cairo Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Nairobi in March.
Book your flight from Cairo Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport for February if you want to go to Nairobi during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CAI to NBO in July. Average temperatures are between 12ºC (54ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF) then.
Explore more of Kenya
Nairobi is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Kenya you should also see. Around 434 kilometres south-east of Nairobi, a visit to Mombasa will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Mombasa Marine National Park, Fort Jesus and Mombasa Beach.
Nakuru is another well-known destination in Kenya and is around 145 kilometres north-west of Nairobi. No journey is complete without seeing Nakuru National Park, Lake Nakuru and Lake Nakuru View.