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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Nairobi from £234

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 15/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — NBO
5 Nov — 12 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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

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 6 October 2025.

Round-trip from

£503

One-way from

£234

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£596
19/11-26/11
  • 19/11-26/11
  • 6 total stops
  • 69h 10m total
  • Edinburgh to Nairobi
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15/11
  • 15/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 10m total
  • Edinburgh to Nairobi
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (£108 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 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 6 October 2025.

Wed 19/1119:50EDI - NBO
3 stops38h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/1107:15NBO - EDI
3 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/10£503
Thu 13/1111:00EDI - NBO
1 stop13h 05mTurkish Airlines
Sun 23/1104:50NBO - EDI
1 stop13h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/10£510
Mon 3/1116:20EDI - NBO
1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines
Tue 11/1104:50NBO - EDI
1 stop32h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/10£511
Wed 19/1106:00EDI - NBO
1 stop12h 20mAir France
Thu 27/1123:30NBO - EDI
1 stop14h 10mAir France
Deal found 4/10£524
Mon 17/1106:00EDI - NBO
1 stop12h 20mAir France
Thu 27/1123:30NBO - EDI
1 stop14h 10mAir France
Deal found 6/10£525
Wed 19/1111:00EDI - NBO
1 stop13h 05mTurkish Airlines
Tue 25/1104:50NBO - EDI
1 stop32h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/10£526
Mon 17/1116:20EDI - NBO
1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines
Wed 26/1104:50NBO - EDI
1 stop13h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/10£528
Mon 17/1114:05EDI - NBO
1 stop14h 10mQatar Airways
Wed 26/1101:35NBO - EDI
1 stop14h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/10£529
Mon 10/1107:30EDI - NBO
1 stop13h 35mQatar Airways
Wed 19/1117:00NBO - EDI
1 stop22h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/10£530
Tue 18/1116:20EDI - NBO
1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines
Wed 26/1104:50NBO - EDI
1 stop13h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/10£533
Thu 13/1112:45EDI - NBO
1 stop30h 15mLufthansa
Mon 24/1123:40NBO - EDI
2 stops26h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 4/10£535

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EdinburghNairobi

EDI - NBO

EDINBO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 20/11

16:20-03:05

1 stop31h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 24/11

04:50-10:00

1 stop32h 10m

£547

EdinburghNairobi

EDI - NBO

EDINBO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 20/11

06:00-22:00

1 stop13h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 28/11

23:40-16:55

2 stops20h 15m

£548

EdinburghNairobi

EDI - NBO

EDINBO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 19/11

06:00-22:00

1 stop13h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 28/11

23:40-16:55

2 stops20h 15m

£548

EdinburghNairobi

EDI - NBO

EDINBO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 21/11

11:00-03:05

1 stop13h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 25/11

04:50-10:00

1 stop32h 10m

£554

EdinburghNairobi

EDI - NBO

EDINBO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 21/11

11:00-03:05

1 stop13h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 28/11

04:50-15:20

1 stop13h 30m

£554

EdinburghNairobi

EDI - NBO

EDINBO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 18/11

16:20-03:05

1 stop31h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 24/11

04:50-10:00

1 stop32h 10m

£554

EdinburghNairobi

EDI - NBO

EDINBO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 11/11

16:20-03:05

1 stop31h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 21/11

04:50-15:20

1 stop13h 30m

£554

EdinburghNairobi

EDI - NBO

EDINBO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 20/11

16:20-03:05

1 stop31h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 26/11

04:50-10:00

1 stop32h 10m

£555

EdinburghNairobi

EDI - NBO

EDINBO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 19/11

11:00-03:05

1 stop13h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 24/11

04:50-10:00

1 stop32h 10m

£555

EdinburghNairobi

EDI - NBO

EDINBO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 20/11

16:20-03:05

1 stop31h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 28/11

04:50-15:20

1 stop13h 30m

£555

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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 3 October 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 £237). Flying from Edinburgh to Nairobi in July is currently the most expensive (average of £743). 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 6 October 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.

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 6 October 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, Qatar Airways, 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.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,394 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,394 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,394 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,642 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,394 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,992 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,394 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Kenya Airways
6.9
Okay
281 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,394 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,430 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,394 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

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 13h. The distance between Edinburgh and Nairobi is about 4553 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    According to our current data, RwandAir (£258), Turkish Airlines (£296), and Lufthansa (£467) 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.

  • 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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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Edinburgh to Nairobi.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Edinburgh to Nairobi?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edinburgh to Nairobi by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • 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 £237). Flying from Edinburgh to Nairobi in July is currently the most expensive (average of £743). 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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RwandAirCheapest£258Average£457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£296Average£530FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapest£467Average£540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£499Average£571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air FranceCheapest£505Average£635FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£524Average£745FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest£557Average£736FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£579Average£752FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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