Dubai(Jebel Ali) to Nairobi (DWC–NBO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DWC Airport Page →
2,184 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 11 1-stop flights Verified 2w ago
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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
CAI Cairo 10h 10m MS → EYKQMS Cairo (CAI) to Nairobi flights
LLW Lumbadzi 12h 38m EK → ETKQ Lumbadzi (LLW) to Nairobi flights
JNB Johannesburg 13h 40m EK → 4ZATCV Johannesburg (JNB) to Nairobi flights
LOS Lagos 16h 25m EK → KQQRSV Lagos (LOS) to Nairobi flights
ADD Addis Ababa 16h 40m ET → AIETEY Addis Ababa (ADD) to Nairobi flights
LHR London 19h 45m EK → BAIBKQ London (LHR) to Nairobi flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 21h 10m CIEKLH → LHLXSN Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Nairobi flights
AMS Amsterdam 21h 20m EKMP → KLKQMU Amsterdam (AMS) to Nairobi flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 25h 46m CZEK → CZKQ Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Nairobi flights
RUH Riyadh ~8h EK → SV Riyadh (RUH) to Nairobi flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Dubai(Jebel Ali) to Nairobi
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 2,184 mi 6h nonstop -1h behind

DWC–NBO had nonstop service from Turkish Airlines, last on the schedule in August 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 2,184 miles in 6h.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop DWC–NBO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TK Turkish Airlines 1 – – – Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: TK (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DWC to NBO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
RUH ~8h 0m CAI ~10h 10m LLW ~12h 38m IST ~13h 0m JNB ~13h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
252
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 Dubai(Jebel Ali)

Nearby airports with service to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
Metric DWC→NBO DXB→NBO SHJ→NBO
Distance from DWC – 28 mi 37 mi
Nonstop airlines – 3 2
Weekly flights – 39 13
Flight time 6h 5h 5h 5m
Dubai (DXB) to Nairobi flights · Sharjah (SHJ) to Nairobi flights · Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Nairobi flights
Airports within 200 miles of DWC 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 Dubai(Jebel Ali).
DWC: +04 · NBO: EAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dubai(Jebel Ali), it's 5:00 PM in Nairobi.
Distance & Flight Time
2,184 mi / 3,515 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 0m 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.
Facts

DWC–NBO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dubai(Jebel Ali) to Nairobi route.
Route details
Distance2,184 mi / 3,515 km
Flight time6h
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DWC
Full nameAl Maktoum International Airport
IATA / ICAODWC / OMDW
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Elevation114 ft / 35 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 DWC to NBO flights.
Nonstop flights from Al Maktoum International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport take about 6h gate to gate. The route covers 2,184 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from DWC to NBO: Turkish Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 6h.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Cairo, Kamuzu and O.R. Tambo.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to NBO and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Nairobi is 1 hour behind Dubai(Jebel Ali).
Yes, return flights from NBO to DWC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DXB, SHJ and AUH. 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 DWC to NBO

Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) had nonstop service from Turkish Airlines, last on the schedule in August 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

DWC to NBO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DWC to NBO is about 6 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,184 miles (3,515 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Cairo, Kamuzu and O.R. Tambo. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai (DXB), Sharjah (SHJ) and Abu Dhabi (AUH).