Which airlines fly directly to Nairobi?

Kenya Airways, British Airways, Lufthansa, and Emirates offer the most frequent direct or one-stop connections to NBO.

Is it cheaper to book a package deal?

Rarely. You will almost always save money by booking your flight and accommodation separately.

Finding Cheap Flights to Nairobi

To get the best price, book your flight 3 to 4 months in advance and fly into Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) on a Tuesday or Wednesday. Use flight aggregators like Google Flights to track price drops and avoid peak safari seasons in July and August.

Set up price tracking. Go to Google Flights, enter your home airport and NBO, and toggle the 'Track prices' switch. You will receive an email whenever the price for your selected dates drops significantly.
Avoid the high season. Avoid flying in July and August, which are the peak months for the Great Migration. Prices are lowest during the 'long rains' in April and May or the 'short rains' in November.
Compare nearby hubs. Check flights into Kilimanjaro (JRO) in Tanzania. Sometimes flying there and taking a 5-hour shuttle across the border into Nairobi saves you $200+.
Use flexible date grids. When searching, click the calendar icon and select the 'Flexible dates' option. This allows you to see a 2-month view of prices so you can identify the cheapest day of the week to depart.

Which airlines fly directly to Nairobi?: Kenya Airways, British Airways, Lufthansa, and Emirates offer the most frequent direct or one-stop connections to NBO.
Is it cheaper to book a package deal?: Rarely. You will almost always save money by booking your flight and accommodation separately.