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

AUH Airport Page →
2,140 mi airlines charter/private 19/wk
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EY769+1
EY Etihad
32A
2:00 AM
+04 TPIER
6:10 AM
EAT
5h 10m
19%
M T W T F S S
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✓
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EY767
EY Etihad
32A
8:20 AM
+04 TA
12:30 PM
EAT
5h 10m
19%
M T W T F S S
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✓
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EY765
EY Etihad
781
10:30 AM
+04
2:55 PM
EAT
5h 25m
19%
M T W T F S S
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✓
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EY768
EY Etihad
789
12:15 PM
EAT T1B
6:25 PM
+04
5h 10m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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EY766
EY Etihad
789
4:54 PM
EAT
10:48 PM
+04
4h 54m
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MCT Muscat/Seeb 7h 18m AZEYGA → OVWY Muscat/Seeb (MCT) to Nairobi flights
RUH Riyadh 7h 40m EYGAKL → SV Riyadh (RUH) to Nairobi flights
BAH Manama 7h 50m 3LAZEY → GF Manama (BAH) to Nairobi flights
ZNZ Zanzibar 8h 10m EY → ATKLKQ Zanzibar (ZNZ) to Nairobi flights
JED Jeddah 8h 20m EYGAMU → GFKQSV Jeddah (JED) to Nairobi flights
DOH Doha 8h 38m EYQR → ASATAY Doha (DOH) to Nairobi flights
ADD Addis Ababa 9h 35m ETEYMU → AIETEY Addis Ababa (ADD) to Nairobi flights
CAI Cairo 10h 35m 3LEYGA → EYKQMS Cairo (CAI) to Nairobi flights
BOM Mumbai 10h 40m 6EAIEY → 6EAIKQ Mumbai (BOM) to Nairobi flights
JNB Johannesburg 16h EY → 4ZATCV Johannesburg (JNB) to Nairobi flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Abu Dhabi to Nairobi
1 carrier, 19 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,140 mi 5h 10m nonstop -1h behind

AUH–NBO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Etihad Airways leads the route. The flight covers 2,140 miles in approximately 5h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore AUH Routes NBO Routes AUH Live Flights NBO Live Flights
All flights from Nairobi (NBO) Nairobi to Abu Dhabi flights
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 19 32A, 781 5h10-5h25 – – –
Aircraft on this route
32A Airbus A320 – EY
781 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner – EY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EY (19 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
3
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
19
Outbound / wk
12
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AUH to NBO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
MCT ~7h 18m RUH ~7h 40m BAH ~7h 50m DMM ~8h 10m ZNZ ~8h 10m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,373
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 2
Weekly flights 19 32 8
Flight time 5h 10m 5h 5h 5m
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 10m gate to gate.
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 10m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights19 out / 12 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 5h 10m gate to gate. The route covers 2,140 miles.
1 airline operates flights from AUH to NBO: Etihad Airways.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Muscat, King Khalid and Bahrain.
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.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 19 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

AUH to NBO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AUH to NBO is about 5 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,140 miles (3,444 km). There are approximately 19 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 31 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Muscat, King Khalid and Bahrain. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai (DXB) and Sharjah (SHJ).