2
Airlines
21×
Per week
$317
From (live)
5h
Nonstop
Nairobi (NBO) → Dubai (DXB)
Nairobi
Jomo Kenyatta International
DISTANCE
3 844 km
Dubai
Dubai International
Flight time is an estimate: great-circle distance with ~8% routing adjustment and ~45 min ground operations. Actual block time depends on the carrier, winds, and specific service (check the airline schedule).
Fare trend — last 3weeks
↓ down 15%Lowest one-way fare from weekly Travelpayouts snapshots. See methodology for how we collect this.
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DXB ·
- Country
- United Arab Emirates
- Capital
- Abu Dhabi
- Currency
- AED
- Visa (Thai passport)
- Verify with destination embassy
- Audience
- High — Thai diaspora corridor (US/UK/JP)
When are fares cheapest?
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🇦🇪Emirates
EK
- Frequency
- 21× / week
- Baggage
- LCC (paid) +10
- Migrant program
- —
🇰🇪Kenya Airways
KQ
- Frequency
- 21× / week
- Baggage
- LCC (paid) +5
- Migrant program
- —
Flights Nairobi -> Dubai (NBO-DXB) — USD Fares, Airlines, Frequency
Nairobi to Dubai is one of the busiest links between East Africa and the Gulf, with around 21 flights a week — three a day. The route carries business travellers, traders, workers heading to jobs in the Gulf, and passengers connecting onward. Block time is about five hours.
Airlines on this route
Two carriers fly NBO-DXB: Emirates and Kenya Airways, both full-service with a checked baggage allowance and meals included. Both fly direct to Dubai, and the high combined frequency gives the route a wide spread of departure times.
| Carrier | Baggage baseline | Alliance |
|---|---|---|
| Emirates (EK) | 30 kg | none |
| Kenya Airways (KQ) | 23 kg | SkyTeam |
USD fares — NBO-DXB
NBO-DXB fares move with the trade and labour calendar and rise around the December holidays. With two carriers and high frequency, the route is competitively priced — three to six weeks of lead time usually secures a reasonable economy fare in USD.
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About Dubai
Dubai is the largest city of the United Arab Emirates and one of the world’s busiest aviation and trade hubs — a fast-built modern city of high-rise towers and large commercial districts. For travellers from Nairobi it is a trade and business destination and a major connecting point onward across Asia.
FAQ
Which airlines fly Nairobi to Dubai? Direct NBO-DXB flights are operated by Emirates, Kenya Airways. Compare baggage baseline and alliance in the carrier table above.
How long is the NBO-DXB flight and how often does it run? Block time is about 5.0 hours. The NBO-DXB route runs roughly 21 flights per week across all carriers.
How much does a NBO-DXB flight cost and when is it cheapest? Typical economy fares sit in the $500-1,100 USD band. Intra-Africa and Gulf-hub transit fares move week-to-week; 4-8 weeks is the typical sweet spot.
What is the checked baggage allowance on NBO-DXB? It varies by carrier and fare class — see the baggage-baseline column in the carrier table above. Full-service carriers usually include 23-30 kg, while low-cost carriers sell it as an add-on. Confirm on the airline’s site before booking.
Do I need a visa for United Arab Emirates? visa-on-arrival (SA), pre-arranged (NG/KE/GH). Visa rules differ by passport — check the destination’s embassy or official immigration portal before booking.
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