Cheapest airlines flights from Nairobi to Edinburgh

You can choose from 3 airlines that fly from Nairobi to Edinburgh, including Kenya Airways, Qatar Airways, and Turkish Airlines. Kenya Airways has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Nairobi to Edinburgh according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search cheap flights from Nairobi to Edinburgh in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day data, one-way fares start at US$554, and round-trip tickets start at US$1,173.

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

Nairobi to Edinburgh Flight Details

The distance between Nairobi and Edinburgh is about 7,331.15 km. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in July. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$554
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$1,173
Cheapest monthNovember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance7,331.15 km
Popular airlineKenya Airways
Flight statistics for the Nairobi–Edinburgh route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Nairobi to Edinburgh (NBO-EDI)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Kenya Airways offers one-way fares as low as US$554 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. NBO to EDI on Tue, Jun 30), while British Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$1,173 departing on Tue, Jul 7 and returning on Sat, Jul 11.
  • At the moment, several airlines serve connecting flights from Nairobi to Edinburgh, including: Qatar Airways Kenya Airways Turkish Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings made by users on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Nairobi to Edinburgh 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.
  • To find best deals on flights from Nairobi to Edinburgh, 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 Tue, Jun 30, with one-way flights priced at just US$554.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Kenya Airways.
    · 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 Edinburgh travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Nairobi to Edinburgh is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Nairobi to Edinburgh on June 13, 2026 with Kenya Airways, with prices starting at US$535.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Edinburgh, with Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Edinburgh Airport (NBO-EDI) is by far the most common option on this route: Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
  • The time difference between Edinburgh and Nairobi is 3h.
  • 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 Nairobi to Edinburgh

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

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

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Brussels Airlines provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Nairobi to Edinburgh, with fares starting at US$627.

US$602
US$627
US$653
US$678
US$703
Brussels Airlines
US$627
Brussels Airlines
Kenya Airways
US$640
Kenya Airways
Emirates
US$678
Emirates
Turkish Airlines
US$699
Turkish Airlines
KLM
US$701
KLM
Qatar Airways
US$703
Qatar Airways

Note: Prices shown on this page are the estimated lowest prices found in the last 24 hours and include all taxes and fees.

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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.