Frankfurt am Main to Nairobi (FRA–NBO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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FRA–NBO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Lufthansa leads the route. The flight covers 3,925 miles in approximately 8h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LH Lufthansa Also: LX, SN | 7 | 789 | 8h10 | – | – | LX, SN |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Nairobi from Frankfurt am Main
| Metric | FRA→NBO | LUX→NBO |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from FRA | – | 108 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 21 | 3 |
| Flight time | 8h 10m | 9h 30m |
Travel Essentials
FRA: CEST · NBO: EAT
When it's 6:00 PM in Frankfurt am Main, it's 7:00 PM in Nairobi.
German passport holders must obtain an electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) before traveling to Kenya. Apply online at etakenya.go.ke. The eTA costs USD 30 and is valid for 90 days per entry. Processing takes up to 72 hours, so apply at least a week before travel. Kenya no longer issues visas on arrival or sticker visas at embassies for most nationalities.
You need a passport valid for at least 6 months from arrival with at least 1 blank page. Upload a passport photo, your passport bio page, and a return or onward ticket when applying. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if you arrive from or transit through a yellow fever endemic country. Direct flights from Germany do not trigger this requirement, but connecting through Addis Ababa or other East African hubs might.
The eTA allows single entry. If you leave Kenya and want to return, you need a new eTA. For East Africa travel, consider the East Africa Tourist Visa (USD 100) covering Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda on a single authorization.
S-Bahn lines S8 and S9 run from Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (main station) to Terminal 1 every 15 minutes (15 min, €5.65 single or included in a Frankfurt day ticket). ICE and IC long-distance trains serve the airport's own long-distance station (Fernbahnhof); this is separate from the S-Bahn Regional station and connects Frankfurt to Cologne, Stuttgart, Munich, and other cities without requiring travel through the city centre.Taxis from the city centre cost €25–35 and take 15–25 minutes. Terminal 2 connects to Terminal 1 via the free SkyLine people mover.
FRA–NBO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from FRA to NBO
Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) are connected by nonstop service from Lufthansa. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
FRA to NBO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from FRA to NBO is about 8 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,925 miles (6,316 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Amsterdam, Cairo and Charles de Gaulle. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Luxembourg (LUX).