Nairobi to Amsterdam (NBO–AMS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
EK9747
EK Emirates
1:49 AM
EAT
8:52 AM
CET
9h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AZ5533
AZ ITA
788
8:35 AM
EAT T1A
3:35 PM
CET
9h
M T W T F S S
Prices
KQ116
KQ Kenya
788
9:33 AM
EAT T1A
4:33 PM
CET
9h
M T W T F S S
Prices
KL566
KL KLM
781
11:59 PM
EAT T1A
7:10 AM+1
CET
9h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KL565
KL KLM
781
11:35 AM
CET T2
10:00 PM
EAT
8h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AZ5532
AZ ITA
788
7:35 PM
CET
6:10 AM+1
EAT
8h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KQ117
KQ Kenya
788
7:35 PM
CET T2
6:10 AM+1
EAT
8h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KQ164
KQ Kenya
788
7:35 PM
CET T2
6:10 AM+1
EAT
8h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Nairobi to Amsterdam
5 carriers, 26 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines 26 Flights/wk 4,149 mi 9h nonstop -2h behind 25 1-stop hubs

NBO–AMS is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. KLM, Kenya Airways and ITA Airways lead the route. The flight covers 4,149 miles in approximately 9h. Beyond nonstop, 25 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NBO–AMS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
KL KLM 7 781 9h11 SkyTeam
KQ Kenya Airways 6 788 9h SkyTeam
AZ ITA Airways 5 788 9h SkyTeam
EK Emirates 1 9h03
EY Etihad Airways 1
Aircraft on this route
781 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner – KL
788 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner – AZ, KQ
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AZ + KL + KQ (18 flights/wk, 90%)
Unaffiliated: EK + EY (2 flights/wk, 10%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, NBO to AMS direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
26
Outbound / wk
22
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NBO to AMS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~44h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,611
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Amsterdam is 2 hours behind Nairobi.
NBO: EAT · AMS: CET

When it's 6:00 PM in Nairobi, it's 4:00 PM in Amsterdam.
Distance & Flight Time
4,149 mi / 6,677 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 9h 0m to 9h 25m.
Getting from AMS

Trains depart directly from inside the terminal (Schiphol Plaza) to Amsterdam Centraal every 10–15 minutes (15 min, €5.70). Direct intercity trains also serve Rotterdam, The Hague, Utrecht, and Eindhoven without requiring transfers. NS Hispeed connects to Brussels (1h 50m) and Paris CDG (3h 20m).

Taxis use a meter; Amsterdam Centraal costs €35–50. Ride-hail apps (Uber, Bolt) are cheaper at €25–40. Car rental agencies are at the terminal. Bus 397 to Leidseplein is the budget option (€5.50).

Amsterdam Climate

Temperate maritime climate, mild and frequently overcast year-round. Winters are cold (0–7°C) with regular rain and occasional snow or freezing fog. AMS handles de-icing efficiently but heavy snowfall (rare) causes cascading delays across the network. Fog is the primary winter disruption risk, particularly November through February.

Summers are warm (17–24°C) with long days and moderate rain. Thunderstorms in July–August cause brief but sharp delays. Strong crosswinds from the North Sea affect small aircraft year-round. Pack a waterproof layer regardless of season.

NBO–AMS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nairobi to Amsterdam route.
Route details
Distance4,149 mi / 6,677 km
Flight time9h to 9h 25m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights26 out / 22 return
1-stop connections25 hubs
Origin: NBO
IATA / ICAONBO / HKJK
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Passengers/yr8.2M
Elevation5,330 ft / 1,625 m
Destination: AMS
IATA / ICAOAMS / EHAM
TimezoneEurope/Amsterdam
Passengers/yr66.8M
Elevation-11 ft / -3 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NBO to AMS flights.
Nonstop flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol take approximately 9h to 9h 25m. The route covers 4,149 miles.
5 airlines operate nonstop service: ITA Airways, Emirates, Etihad Airways, KLM and Kenya Airways.
There are approximately 26 nonstop flights per week from NBO to AMS. The return direction has about 22 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MLA, MST, BRU, CAI, MCT, FRA, IST, LOS, LGW, ACC, CDG, LHR, DXB, BOM, DOH, MBA, AUH, EBB, JED, DAR, CPT, JNB, JFK, CAN and BKK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Amsterdam is 2 hours behind Nairobi.
Yes, return flights from AMS to NBO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 NBO to AMS

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) are connected by nonstop service from ITA Airways, Emirates, Etihad Airways, KLM and Kenya Airways. With 26 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

NBO to AMS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NBO to AMS ranges from 9 hours 0 minutes to 9 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,149 miles (6,677 km). There are approximately 26 weekly flights outbound and 22 return, totaling 48 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

25 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via MLA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.