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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Nairobi from £312

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 19/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — NBO
22 Apr — 29 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 23 March 2026.

Thu 23/406:05
EDI
-
NBO
2 stops21h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 8/506:55
NBO
-
EDI
2 stops29h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/3£503
Mon 4/510:40
EDI
-
NBO
1 stop12h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 10/503:10
NBO
-
EDI
1 stop14h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 20/3£532
Thu 23/410:40
EDI
-
NBO
1 stop12h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 7/503:10
NBO
-
EDI
1 stop32h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 22/3£552
Wed 6/510:40
EDI
-
NBO
1 stop12h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 12/503:10
NBO
-
EDI
1 stop32h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 22/3£556
Wed 6/514:40
EDI
-
NBO
2 stops19h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 13/507:05
NBO
-
EDI
2 stops19h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/3£567
Sat 14/1116:20
EDI
-
NBO
1 stop31h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 20/1104:50
NBO
-
EDI
1 stop32h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 21/3£568
Wed 6/506:10
EDI
-
NBO
1 stop12h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 27/523:40
NBO
-
EDI
1 stop14h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3£573
Mon 14/912:40
EDI
-
NBO
1 stop30h 00m
Brussels Airlines
Sun 8/1123:55
NBO
-
EDI
1 stop18h 05m
Brussels Airlines
Deal found 20/3£578
Mon 14/919:40
EDI
-
NBO
2 stops23h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/1123:55
NBO
-
EDI
1 stop18h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/3£585
Sat 2/510:40
EDI
-
NBO
1 stop12h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 17/503:10
NBO
-
EDI
1 stop14h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 19/3£597

Find 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 23 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£503

One-way from

£312

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£612
23/4-8/5
  • 23/4-8/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 50h 40m total
  • Edinburgh to Nairobi
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19/5
  • 19/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 30h 20m total
  • Edinburgh to Nairobi
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (£93 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£18 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

EdinburghNairobi

EDI - NBO

EDINBO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 23/4

06:05-05:15

2 stops21h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 8/5

06:55-10:25

2 stops29h 30m

£503

EdinburghNairobi

EDI - NBO

EDINBO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 23/4

10:40-01:25

1 stop12h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 7/5

03:10-09:40

1 stop32h 30m

£552

EdinburghNairobi

EDI - NBO

EDINBO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 27/8

10:40-01:25

1 stop12h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 8/9

03:10-09:40

1 stop32h 30m

£686

EdinburghNairobi

EDI - NBO

EDINBO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 23/5

06:00-12:30

2 stops28h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 1/6

01:30-00:10

2 stops24h 40m

£713
Fastest return journey

EdinburghNairobi

EDI - NBO

EDINBO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 27/8

06:10-20:35

1 stop12h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 9/9

23:40-16:25

2 stops18h 45m

£715

EdinburghNairobi

EDI - NBO

EDINBO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 30/4

22:00-14:30

1 stop14h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 4/5

16:35-20:05

1 stop29h 30m

£728

EdinburghNairobi

EDI - NBO

EDINBO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 25/8

06:10-20:35

1 stop12h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 9/9

23:40-16:25

2 stops18h 45m

£750

EdinburghNairobi

EDI - NBO

EDINBO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 4/4

15:10-12:20

2 stops19h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 18/4

13:00-06:25

2 stops19h 25m

£807
Cheapest one-way

EdinburghNairobi

EDI - NBO

EDINBO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 7/7

08:20-12:30

2 stops26h 10m

£330
Fastest single journey

EdinburghNairobi

EDI - NBO

EDINBO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 19/5

07:55-23:50

1 stop13h 55m

£346

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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to Nairobi

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Edinburgh to Nairobi

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 13 March 2026.

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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Nairobi (average of £400). Flying from Edinburgh to Nairobi in July is currently the most expensive (average of £737). 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.

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 23 March 2026.
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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,733 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

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!
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,733 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,733 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

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!
Air France
7.4
Good
1,547 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,733 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

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!
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,272 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,733 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

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!
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,862 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,733 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

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!
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,811 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,733 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

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!

Related info for your journey

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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 12h 45m. 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 (£261), Turkish Airlines (£477), and Qatar Airways (£512) offers the cheapest pricing from Edinburgh to Nairobi. RwandAir is 59% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Edinburgh to Nairobi one-way?

    £332 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Turkish Airlines and Emirates, with prices starting from £402 and £548, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Edinburgh to Nairobi that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Edinburgh to Nairobi flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Nairobi (average of £400). Flying from Edinburgh to Nairobi in July is currently the most expensive (average of £737). 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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Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Edinburgh to Nairobi. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 23 March 2026.
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RwandAirCheapest£261Average£481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£477Average£543FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£512Average£595FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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LufthansaCheapest£513Average£672FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapest£526Average£592FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£552Average£896FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest£579Average£848FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapest£653Average£838FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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