Nairobi to Dubai (NBO–DXB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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NBO–DXB is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Emirates, Kenya Airways and flydubai lead the route. The flight covers 2,212 miles in approximately 5h 21m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EK Emirates | 14 | 77W | 5h05 | – | – | – |
| KQ Kenya Airways | 14 | 73H | 5h21-5h25 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| FZ flydubai | 4 | 7M8 | 5h25 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
NBO: EAT · DXB: +04
When it's 6:00 PM in Nairobi, it's 7:00 PM in Dubai.
Metro Red Line from T1 (Airport Terminal 1 station) or T3 (Airport Terminal 3 station) to central Dubai. BurJuman: 20 min; Dubai Mall/Burj Khalifa: 23 min. Fare is AED 6.50–10. Metro runs from 5:30am; early morning arrivals may need to wait. T2 is not served by metro; RTA buses run to Al Ghubaiba (Bus 402) for AED 3.Taxis from DXB to Downtown Dubai cost AED 35–55 (airport taxi surcharge applies). Careem and Uber operate from designated zones. Ride-hails must be booked via app; street hailing is not permitted in terminal areas.
Desert climate, hot, dry, and sunny virtually year-round. Summers (June–September) are extreme: 38–48°C with high humidity near the coast. Heat stress slows ground operations but rarely causes weather cancellations. Winter (December–February) is DXB's peak season at 18–28°C with minimal rain and near-constant sunshine.
Occasional sandstorms (haboob) reduce visibility sharply and can ground flights for hours, most likely in spring (April–May) and summer. Light rain falls in winter and can cause road flooding on Dubai's drainage-limited road network. A light jacket is sufficient for winter evenings.
NBO–DXB Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from NBO to DXB
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Dubai International Airport (DXB) are connected by nonstop service from Emirates, Kenya Airways and flydubai. With 32 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
NBO to DXB Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from NBO to DXB is about 5 hours 21 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,212 miles (3,559 km). There are approximately 32 weekly flights outbound and 32 return, totaling 64 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Addis Ababa Bole, Moi and Hamad. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.