Nairobi to Doha (NBO–DOH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
NBO–DOH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Qatar Airways leads the route. The flight covers 2,083 miles in approximately 5h. Beyond nonstop, 35 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QR Qatar Airways Also: AS, AT, AY, B6, BA, CX, IB, KQ, LA, MF, MH, VA, WY | 24 | 351, 359, 77X | 5h05-5h20 | – | Oneworld | AS, AT, AY, B6, BA, CX, IB, KQ, LA, MF, MH, VA, WY |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Doha from Nairobi
| Metric | NBO→DOH | JRO→DOH |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from NBO | – | 146 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 157 | 21 |
| Flight time | 5h | 5h 15m |
Travel Essentials
NBO: EAT · DOH: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Nairobi, it's 6:00 PM in Doha.
Doha Metro Gold Line departs from inside the terminal to the city centre (15–20 min, QAR 3–6). Msheireb station is the interchange for connecting to the Red and Green lines. First train is at 6am; late-night arrivals will need a taxi or ride-hail. Karwa taxis are available at the arrivals area; West Bay costs QAR 30–50.Careem and Uber are the most cost-effective options. Hamad International has no separate rental car facility visible from arrivals; rental desks are landside. The airport is 15 km from central Doha with good road access via the Corniche and Lusail Expressway.
Desert climate, similar to Dubai. Summers (June–September) are intensely hot (37–45°C) with very high humidity. Ground operations slow but flights rarely cancel for heat alone. Dust haze is persistent and occasionally reduces visibility below instrument minimums. Winter (November–March) is pleasant at 15–26°C and represents Qatar Airways' peak operational period.
Rain is rare, fewer than 10 rainy days per year, but the drainage infrastructure means even light rain causes road flooding. Occasional dust storms (shamal) reduce visibility and can ground departures for hours. Spring (March–May) is the most dust-prone season.
NBO–DOH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from NBO to DOH
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Hamad International Airport (DOH) are connected by nonstop service from Qatar Airways. With 157 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
NBO to DOH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from NBO to DOH ranges from 5 hours 0 minutes to 5 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,083 miles (3,353 km). There are approximately 157 weekly flights outbound and 175 return, totaling 332 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
35 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via DMM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Arusha (JRO).