Travelling from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Nairobi: what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Cairo International Airport to Nairobi and you'll be travelling for an average of 5 hours 2 minutes.
Nairobi is 1 hour ahead of Cairo, where Cairo International Airport is located. Nairobi operates on the UTC+3 timezone.
The most popular route is from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). You can choose from 19 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to get on your way as soon as you can, the earliest flight from CAI to NBO is the 00:40 EgyptAir service. If you'd rather travel later, the last departure is at 23:55 with EgyptAir.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from CAI to Nairobi.
Travelling over a peak time like August? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
You can get a direct flight from Cairo International Airport to Nairobi. Begin your journey at CAI and land at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).
EgyptAir is a leading airline that offers direct flights from Cairo International Airport to Nairobi.
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from CAI to Nairobi. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Take a pause at one of these popular airports:
King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
If you have a passport from Egypt, you will need an ETA to enter Kenya. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from Cairo International Airport to Nairobi for tourism purposes. Requirements may be different if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always check the visa rules before you make travel plans and definitely before you fly.
Located around 21 kilometres from the centre of Cairo, CAI can be reached in approximately 31 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 26 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Cairo International Airport to Nairobi? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to CAI:
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Nairobi
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Cairo International Airport to Nairobi is ج.م. 10,304. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 17,445. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from CAI to Nairobi, book your trip 9 months ahead of your planned departure.
The cheapest month for tickets from Cairo International Airport to Nairobi is May. You can easily compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool to find the dates with the lowest fares.
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Airports in Nairobi
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to central Nairobi is roughly 14 kilometres. It'll take you around 22 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour and 11 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Cairo International Airport to Nairobi, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near NBO:
Wilson Airport (WIL)
Central Nairobi is about 3 kilometres from Wilson Airport (WIL). Once your flight from Cairo International Airport to Nairobi has landed and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 15 minutes.
Public transport will get you there in about 46 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel close to WIL. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your flight from CAI to Nairobi:
Best time to go to Nairobi
July is the busiest month to board a flight from Cairo International Airport to Nairobi while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Nairobi, consider your preferred travel pace and style.
When booking your flight from Cairo International Airport to Nairobi, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Nairobi, with the temperature ranging from 14ºC to 30ºC.
Look for cheap flights from CAI to Nairobi in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 12ºC and 24ºC on average.
More about Nairobi
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Nairobi right here. Check out these hotels after you've booked your flight from Cairo International Airport to Nairobi:
Nairobi National Park and The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust are just the start of the major attractions to put on your Nairobi to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Westlands Maasai Market D at the roof top.
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