Abu Dhabi to Nairobi (AUH–NBO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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EY Etihad
789
3:00 AM
+04 TPIER
7:25 AM
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EY Etihad
320
8:20 AM
+04 TEF
12:45 PM
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EY765
EY Etihad
32A
8:30 PM
+04 TA
12:50 AM+1
EAT
5h 20m
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EY Etihad
32A
7:15 AM
EAT T1B
1:15 PM
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EY768
EY Etihad
789
11:45 AM
EAT T1B
5:50 PM
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EY Etihad
789
7:42 PM
EAT
1:23 AM+1
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Abu Dhabi to Nairobi
1 carrier, 17 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 17 Flights/wk 2,140 mi 5h 20m nonstop -1h behind 18 1-stop hubs

AUH–NBO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Etihad Airways leads the route. The flight covers 2,140 miles in approximately 5h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 18 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop AUH–NBO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EY Etihad Airways 17 320, 32A, 789 5h20-5h25 – – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – EY
32A Airbus A320 – EY
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – EY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EY (17 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, AUH to NBO direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
17
Outbound / wk
16
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AUH to NBO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~48h
Longest
SEZ ~9h 5m JED ~13h 7m LOS ~15h 40m ADD ~16h 20m DOH ~18h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,257
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Nairobi from Abu Dhabi

Nearby airports with service to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
Metric AUH→NBO DXB→NBO SHJ→NBO
Distance from AUH – 72 mi 82 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3 1
Weekly flights 17 39 7
Flight time 5h 20m 5h 4m 5h 15m
Dubai (DXB) to Nairobi flights · Sharjah (SHJ) to Nairobi flights
Airports within 200 miles of AUH with service to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Nairobi is 1 hour behind Abu Dhabi.
AUH: +04 · NBO: EAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Abu Dhabi, it's 5:00 PM in Nairobi.
Distance & Flight Time
2,140 mi / 3,444 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 20m to 5h 25m.
Visa & Entry

UAE passport holders need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to enter Kenya. Apply online through the Kenyan government portal before travel. The eTA replaced the previous eVisa system in 2024. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond entry.

Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for travelers arriving from endemic countries. Customs declarations are required for goods exceeding USD 500 in value.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to AUH
Bus E101 runs from Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station to the airport in 45 minutes (AED 4), but runs infrequently and not 24 hours.Taxis from downtown Abu Dhabi cost AED 50–80 (25–40 min). Careem and Uber operate widely at AED 45–70. From Dubai, shared taxis and private cars take 90–120 minutes via the E11 highway (AED 200–350 shared, AED 300–500 private). Dubai Metro does not connect to AUH.

Facts

AUH–NBO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Abu Dhabi to Nairobi route.
Route details
Distance2,140 mi / 3,444 km
Flight time5h 20m to 5h 25m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights17 out / 16 return
1-stop connections18 hubs
Origin: AUH
Full nameZayed International Airport
IATA / ICAOAUH / OMAA
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr29.4M
Elevation88 ft / 27 m
Destination: NBO
Full nameJomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA / ICAONBO / HKJK
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Passengers/yr8.2M
Elevation5,330 ft / 1,625 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AUH to NBO flights.
Nonstop flights from Zayed International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport take approximately 5h 20m to 5h 25m. The route covers 2,140 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Etihad Airways.
There are approximately 17 nonstop flights per week from AUH to NBO. The return direction has about 16 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SEZ, JED, LOS, ADD, DOH, CAI, BRU, IST, JNB, BOM, DXB, BAH, BKK, AMS, CDG, LHR, FRA and JFK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nairobi is 1 hour behind Abu Dhabi.
Yes, return flights from NBO to AUH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DXB and SHJ. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from AUH to NBO

Zayed International Airport (AUH) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) are connected by nonstop service from Etihad Airways. With 17 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

AUH to NBO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AUH to NBO ranges from 5 hours 20 minutes to 5 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,140 miles (3,444 km). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 33 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

18 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via SEZ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai (DXB) and Sharjah (SHJ).