Rome to Nairobi (FCO–NBO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

FCO Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 21 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between FCO and NBO. Nearest airports to FCO with scheduled service: Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA, 18 mi) · Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG, 90 mi) · Abruzzo Airport (PSR, 108 mi)
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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 9h 30m AZEYFB → EYKQMS Cairo (CAI) to Nairobi flights
ZNZ Zanzibar 9h 40m NO → ATKLKQ Zanzibar (ZNZ) to Nairobi flights
RUH Riyadh 11h 5m ARAZSV → SV Riyadh (RUH) to Nairobi flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 11h 23m ACAZCZ → LHLXSN Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Nairobi flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 11h 35m AFAMAZ → AFKLKQ Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Nairobi flights
AMS Amsterdam 11h 45m AMARAZ → KLKQMU Amsterdam (AMS) to Nairobi flights
JED Jeddah 12h 5m ARAZSV → GFKQSV Jeddah (JED) to Nairobi flights
AUH Abu Dhabi 12h 30m AZEYGA → EYMU Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Nairobi flights
LHR London 12h 34m ARAZBA → BAIBKQ London (LHR) to Nairobi flights
DXB Dubai 12h 50m EKFI → EKFZKQ Dubai (DXB) to Nairobi flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Rome to Nairobi
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between FCO and NBO, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for FCO to NBO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
CAI ~9h 30m ZNZ ~9h 40m RUH ~11h 5m FRA ~11h 23m CDG ~11h 35m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,864
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Nairobi is 1 hour ahead of Rome.
FCO: CEST · NBO: EAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Rome, it's 7:00 PM in Nairobi.
Visa & Entry

Italian passport holders need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to enter Kenya. Apply at etakenya.go.ke. The eTA costs $30 for a single-entry 90-day stay and is processed within 3 working days (sometimes within hours). Kenya discontinued traditional sticker visas in January 2024, and the eTA fully replaced them. Visa on arrival is no longer available.

For the eTA, upload a passport scan (valid for at least 6 months with two blank pages), a passport photo, proof of accommodation, and a return or onward ticket. Travel insurance is not mandatory but is requested on the form. Print the eTA approval or save it on your phone. Business travelers use the same eTA, but must upload a business invitation letter from a Kenyan entity.

Direct flights from Rome Fiumicino (FCO) to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta (NBO) run about 7 hours 30 minutes on Kenya Airways and ITA Airways. Connections through Addis Ababa, Istanbul, or Dubai also work. Kenya uses the Kenyan shilling (KES), trading at roughly 130 KES per $1. Yellow fever vaccination is required if arriving from or transiting through an endemic country (a layover in Addis Ababa counts). M-Pesa mobile money is ubiquitous in Kenya, but tourists cannot easily register for it. Carry USD or EUR for safari lodge payments and use ATMs for KES in Nairobi.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to FCO

Leonardo Express non-stop train runs from Roma Termini to FCO in 32 minutes (€14, no stops). Regional trains (FL1 line) make stops including Trastevere, Ostiense, Tuscolana, and Tiburtina; slower (45–55 min) but cheaper (€8) and useful if you're not near Termini. Trains run every 15 minutes from Termini and every 30 minutes for regional services.Taxis from central Rome have a fixed fare: €50 (within the Aurelian Walls), €55–60 for outer neighborhoods. The fixed rate is mandatory; insist if the driver tries to use a meter. Ride-hail apps (Uber Black, itTaxi) are available but pricier than taxis on this route.

Facts

FCO–NBO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rome to Nairobi route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: FCO
Full nameRome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport
IATA / ICAOFCO / LIRF
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Passengers/yr49.2M
Elevation13 ft / 4 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 FCO to NBO flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Cairo, Abeid Amani Karume and King Khalid.
Nairobi is 1 hour ahead of Rome.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Cairo, Abeid Amani Karume and King Khalid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.