Doha to Nairobi (DOH–NBO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
DOH–NBO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Qatar Airways leads the route. The flight covers 2,083 miles in approximately 5h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QR Qatar Airways Also: AS, AT, AY, B6, BA, CX, IB, JL, KQ, LA, MF, MH, RJ, VA, WB, WY | 21 | 359, 77W, 788 | 4h50-5h05 | – | Oneworld | AS, AT, AY, B6, BA, CX, IB, JL, KQ, LA, MF, MH, RJ, VA, WB, WY |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Nairobi from Doha
| Metric | DOH→NBO | BAH→NBO | DMM→NBO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DOH | – | 91 mi | 140 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 231 | 3 | – |
| Flight time | 5h 5m | 5h 25m | 5h 15m |
Travel Essentials
DOH: +03 · NBO: EAT
When it's 6:00 PM in Doha, it's 6:00 PM in Nairobi.
Qatari passport holders need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to enter Kenya. Apply online through the Kenyan eTA portal before departure. The eTA allows stays up to 90 days and processing usually takes 3 business days. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.
Doha Metro Gold Line connects the city center directly to Hamad International; the Hamad International Airport station is at the terminal (15–20 min from Al Bidda / West Bay area, QAR 3–6). Metro runs 6am–11pm Sunday–Wednesday, until midnight Thursday, and 2pm–1am Friday. The Gold Line also connects to the Red and Green lines at Msheireb station for wider coverage.Taxis from West Bay / downtown Doha cost QAR 30–50 and take 15–25 minutes. Karwa taxis are metered and more regulated than informal options. Ride-hail apps (Careem, Uber) operate widely in Doha.
DOH–NBO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DOH to NBO
Hamad International Airport (DOH) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) are connected by nonstop service from Qatar Airways. With 231 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DOH to NBO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DOH to NBO is about 5 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,083 miles (3,353 km). There are approximately 231 weekly flights outbound and 227 return, totaling 458 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via King Khalid, Dubai and Muscat. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Manama (BAH), Ad Dammam (DMM) and Abu Dhabi (AUH).