Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Nairobi from £313

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — NBO
21 Dec — 28 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Nairobi are usually found in February or March, booked 64 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Nairobi
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Edinburgh to Nairobi. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 November 2025.

Thu 18/1205:55EDI - NBO
3 stops39h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 31/1207:15NBO - EDI
3 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11£699
Fri 19/1212:05EDI - NBO
3 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 25/1201:45NBO - EDI
2 stops23h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11£834
Sun 14/1206:55EDI - NBO
3 stops27h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/114:10NBO - EDI
3 stops32h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11£835
Sun 14/1206:45EDI - NBO
2 stops27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/114:10NBO - EDI
3 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11£900
Fri 19/1212:05EDI - NBO
2 stops22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 20/1201:45NBO - EDI
3 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11£932

Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to Nairobi

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Edinburgh (EDI) to Nairobi (NB0). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 21 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£572

One-way from

£313

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£594
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 12/3-16/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 00m total
  • Edinburgh to Nairobi
15/12
  • 15/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 49h 30m total
  • Edinburgh to Nairobi
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price (£126 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£21 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025

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Edinburgh

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Route

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Return

Price

EdinburghNairobi

EDI - NBO

EDINBO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 12/3

11:00-03:05

1 stop13h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 16/3

04:25-15:20

1 stop13h 55m

£572

EdinburghNairobi

EDI - NBO

EDINBO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 12/1

12:05-00:50

3 stops33h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 15/1

13:40-17:00

3 stops30h 20m

£611

EdinburghNairobi

EDI - NBO

EDINBO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 10/1

12:05-12:45

3 stops21h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 31/1

14:10-23:05

3 stops35h 55m

£627

EdinburghNairobi

EDI - NBO

EDINBO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 8/1

12:45-22:00

1 stop30h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 6/3

23:40-23:15

2 stops26h 35m

£646

EdinburghNairobi

EDI - NBO

EDINBO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 12/3

14:05-07:15

1 stop14h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 15/3

01:35-12:35

1 stop14h 00m

£685

EdinburghNairobi

EDI - NBO

EDINBO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 18/12

05:55-00:50

3 stops39h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 31/12

07:15-22:00

2 stops17h 45m

£760

EdinburghNairobi

EDI - NBO

EDINBO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 1/4

17:55-20:35

1 stop24h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 12/4

22:55-17:10

1 stop20h 15m

£773

EdinburghNairobi

EDI - NBO

EDINBO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 15/12

09:40-14:10

3 stops49h 30m

£313

EdinburghNairobi

EDI - NBO

EDINBO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 17/12

11:25-05:25

3 stops39h 00m

£340

EdinburghNairobi

EDI - NBO

EDINBO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 19/12

12:05-00:45

3 stops33h 40m

£448

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Deals found on 20/11

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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to Nairobi

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Edinburgh to Nairobi?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Edinburgh to Nairobi. Price data was last updated on 14 November 2025.

The best time to book flights from Edinburgh to Nairobi is 64 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to Nairobi?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Nairobi (average of £244). Flying from Edinburgh to Nairobi in July is currently the most expensive (average of £766). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from EDI to NBO?

Find hourly flight availability from Edinburgh to Nairobi. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 November 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 24% on flights from Edinburgh to Nairobi by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Nairobi

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Nairobi. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Nairobi. Reviews last updated 21 November 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Qatar Airways, Air France, andTurkish Airlines from Edinburgh to Nairobi. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

AMS - DOH

Boarding was very bad. No communication about the delay. No information at all! The flight itself was excellent!

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

AMS - DOH

Boarding was very bad. No communication about the delay. No information at all! The flight itself was excellent!

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

AMS - DOH

Boarding was very bad. No communication about the delay. No information at all! The flight itself was excellent!

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

AMS - DOH

Boarding was very bad. No communication about the delay. No information at all! The flight itself was excellent!

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

AMS - DOH

Boarding was very bad. No communication about the delay. No information at all! The flight itself was excellent!

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

AMS - DOH

Boarding was very bad. No communication about the delay. No information at all! The flight itself was excellent!

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Edinburgh to Nairobi?

    Located just 6.8 mi from the city center, Edinburgh Turnhouse is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Nairobi from Edinburgh. Booking flights from Turnhouse (EDI) to Nairobi should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Nairobi from 9 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Nairobi?

    Departing from Edinburgh to Nairobi will take you 13h 05m. The distance between Edinburgh and Nairobi is about 4553 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Edinburgh to Nairobi round-trip?

    According to our current data, RwandAir (£266), Turkish Airlines (£297), and Lufthansa (£482) offers the cheapest pricing from Edinburgh to Nairobi. RwandAir is 58% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to Nairobi?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Nairobi (average of £244). Flying from Edinburgh to Nairobi in July is currently the most expensive (average of £766). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
RwandAirCheapest£266Average£471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£297Average£544FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapest£482Average£543FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£514Average£587FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air FranceCheapest£520Average£654FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£540Average£768FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest£574Average£757FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£608Average£776FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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EmiratesCheapest£673Average£858FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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