Nairobi to Zaventem (NBO–BRU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
NBO–BRU is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Lynx Air, Swiss and Austrian Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 4,081 miles in approximately 8h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 21 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SN Lynx Air Also: AZ, LH | 7 | 333 | 9h | – | Star Alliance | AZ, LH |
| LX Swiss | 2 | 333 | 8h05 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| OS Austrian Airlines | 2 | 333 | 9h | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
NBO: EAT · BRU: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Nairobi, it's 5:00 PM in Zaventem.
The Airport Express train to Brussels Central takes 17 minutes (€11.80) and runs every 15–20 minutes from 05:30 to midnight. The platform is in the basement of the terminal building, no separate transfer needed.Taxis to central Brussels cost €40–55. For Ghent, direct trains run via Leuven (€20, 1h 10min). For Bruges, change at Brussels Midi (€22, 1h 30min total). Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall. Flixbus and other coach services connect from the airport to several European cities.
Temperate oceanic climate with mild, wet conditions year-round. Winters (December–February) are grey and damp at 1–7°C. Fog and freezing drizzle occasionally cause morning delays at BRU. Snow is possible but rarely heavy enough to close the airport.
Summers (June–August) are warm at 18–25°C with occasional thunderstorms. The airport sees its most operationally stable weather in spring (April–May) and early autumn (September). Pack waterproofs regardless of season. Brussels averages 160+ rain days per year.
NBO–BRU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from NBO to BRU
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Brussels Airport (BRU) are connected by nonstop service from Swiss, Austrian Airlines and Lynx Air. With 17 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
NBO to BRU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from NBO to BRU ranges from 8 hours 5 minutes to 9 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,081 miles (6,567 km). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 32 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
21 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via MLA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.