Cheapest airlines flights from Cairo to Nairobi

You can choose from 4 airlines that fly from Cairo to Nairobi, including EgyptAir, Qatar Airways, and Kenya Airways. EgyptAir has lowest fares on this route.
EgyptAir logo EgyptAir
Qatar Airways logo Qatar Airways
Kenya Airways logo Kenya Airways
Flynas logo Flynas
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Cairo to Nairobi according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from Cairo to Nairobi in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$274, and round-trip direct flights start at US$636.

Displayed flight fares from Cairo to Nairobi are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Cairo to Nairobi Flight Details

The distance between Cairo and Nairobi is about 3,540.58 km. The average flying time from Cairo to Nairobi is around 5 hours 46 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$268
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$547
Cheapest monthOctober
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance3,540.58 km
Average flight time5 hours 46 minutes
Popular airlineEgyptAir
Flight statistics for the Cairo–Nairobi route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Cairo to Nairobi

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Cairo to Nairobi?

Average monthly one-way flight prices from Cairo to Nairobi, based on bookings made by Trip.com users over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Cairo to Nairobi is October, with an average price of US$330; while the month with the highest flight price is usually July, with an average price of up to US$548.

US$548
US$439
US$330
US$221
    Cheapest
  • US$387
    Jun
  • US$548
    Jul
  • US$519
    Aug
  • US$371
    Sep
  • US$330
    Oct
  • US$351
    Nov
  • US$423
    Dec
  • US$384
    Jan
  • US$387
    Feb
  • US$435
    Mar
  • US$380
    Apr
  • US$342
    May

Which month has the cheapest round-trip flights from Cairo to Nairobi?

The average price of round-trip flights from Cairo to Nairobi purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for round-trip flights from Cairo to Nairobi are found during February, with an average price of US$468. Conversely, the highest prices are found during August, with an average price of up to US$853.

US$853
US$661
US$468
US$276
    Cheapest
  • US$601
    Jun
  • US$780
    Jul
  • US$853
    Aug
  • US$631
    Sep
  • US$493
    Oct
  • US$498
    Nov
  • US$627
    Dec
  • US$565
    Jan
  • US$468
    Feb
  • US$528
    Mar
  • US$592
    Apr
  • US$635
    May

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cairo to Nairobi (CAI-NBO)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Qatar Airways offers one-way fares as low as US$268 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. CAI to NBO on Wed, Jun 17), while Qatar Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$547 departing on Sun, Jun 14 and returning on Sun, Jun 21.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Cairo to Nairobi with the following airlines, including: EgyptAir Kenya Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 5 hours 46 minutes to fly from Cairo to Nairobi.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Cairo to Nairobi is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 14 flight per week flying from Cairo to Nairobi. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: EgyptAir: -/M/T/W/-/F/S -- MS849 (00:00) Kenya Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- KQ4701 (00:00)
  • To find best deals on flights from Cairo to Nairobi, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Jun 17, with one-way flights priced at just US$268.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is EgyptAir.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Nairobi travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Cairo to Nairobi is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Cairo to Nairobi on June 13, 2026 with EgyptAir, with prices starting at US$515.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Nairobi, with Cairo International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (CAI-NBO) is by far the most common option on this route: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) Wilson Airport (WIL).
  • The time difference between Nairobi and Cairo is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Cairo to Nairobi

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Cairo to Nairobi?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Cairo to Nairobi on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Flynas provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Cairo to Nairobi, with fares starting at US$252.

US$160
US$252
US$345
US$437
US$529
Flynas
US$252
Flynas
Gulf Air
US$258
Gulf Air
Etihad Airways
US$334
Etihad Airways
Qatar Airways
US$367
Qatar Airways
EgyptAir
US$481
EgyptAir
Ethiopian Airlines
US$529
Ethiopian Airlines

Which airline operates the most flights from Cairo to Nairobi?

Total flights from Cairo to Nairobi across all airlines. (Based on Trip.com data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, Etihad Airways/Kenya Airways operates the most frequent flights from Cairo to Nairobi, with 8 flights per week.

7
8
Etihad Airways
8
Etihad Airways
Kenya Airways
8
Kenya Airways
EgyptAir
7
EgyptAir

How many flights fly from Cairo to Nairobi daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Cairo to Nairobi within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from Cairo to Nairobi is the highest on Friday and the lowest on Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Sunday.

15
14
12
11
Highest
12
Mon
12
Tue
12
Wed
12
Thu
15
Fri
14
Sat
12
Sun

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the change and cancellation rules for each ticket during the booking process, including all related fees and conditions. Please refer to the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.