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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Nairobi from £328

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 4/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — NBO
4 Jun — 11 Jun1
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 5 May 2026.

Thu 28/510:40
EDI
-
NBO
2 stops35h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/602:25
NBO
-
EDI
2 stops23h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4£594
Tue 16/607:20
EDI
-
NBO
2 stops19h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 22/602:25
NBO
-
EDI
2 stops22h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5£617
Sun 29/1111:00
EDI
-
NBO
1 stop13h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 2/1204:50
NBO
-
EDI
1 stop32h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/5£673
Mon 15/622:00
EDI
-
NBO
1 stop14h 30m
Emirates
Thu 18/622:45
NBO
-
EDI
1 stop23h 20m
Emirates
Deal found 5/5£690
Tue 16/622:00
EDI
-
NBO
1 stop20h 00m
Emirates
Tue 23/616:35
NBO
-
EDI
1 stop29h 30m
Emirates
Deal found 2/5£693
Thu 7/515:35
EDI
-
NBO
2 stops19h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 14/517:30
NBO
-
EDI
2 stops18h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5£725
Thu 7/507:55
EDI
-
NBO
1 stop13h 55m
Qatar Airways
Wed 13/501:20
NBO
-
EDI
1 stop15h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/5£732
Mon 4/507:55
EDI
-
NBO
1 stop13h 55m
Qatar Airways
Mon 11/516:25
NBO
-
EDI
1 stop24h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/5£733
Wed 3/607:55
EDI
-
NBO
1 stop13h 55m
Qatar Airways
Wed 17/608:15
NBO
-
EDI
1 stop24h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/5£736
Fri 29/522:00
EDI
-
NBO
1 stop14h 30m
Emirates
Sun 31/522:45
NBO
-
EDI
1 stop23h 20m
Emirates
Deal found 30/4£738

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 5 May 2026.

Round-trip from

£594

One-way from

£328

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£600
28/5-3/6
  • 28/5-3/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 59h 15m total
  • Edinburgh to Nairobi
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4/6
  • 4/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 15m total
  • Edinburgh to Nairobi
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (£86 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£17 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

EdinburghNairobi

EDI - NBO

EDINBO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 19/6

22:00-20:00

1 stop20h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 21/6

16:35-20:05

1 stop29h 30m

£741

EdinburghNairobi

EDI - NBO

EDINBO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 18/6

22:00-20:00

1 stop20h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 22/6

16:35-20:05

1 stop29h 30m

£743

EdinburghNairobi

EDI - NBO

EDINBO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 17/9

22:00-14:30

1 stop14h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 24/9

22:45-20:05

1 stop23h 20m

£746
Fastest return journey

EdinburghNairobi

EDI - NBO

EDINBO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 5/6

07:55-23:50

1 stop13h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 26/6

01:20-13:40

1 stop14h 20m

£752

EdinburghNairobi

EDI - NBO

EDINBO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 5/6

20:15-21:05

1 stop22h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 7/6

09:35-23:00

1 stop15h 25m

£780

EdinburghNairobi

EDI - NBO

EDINBO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 29/5

13:40-07:50

1 stop16h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 30/5

02:55-20:45

2 stops19h 50m

£915

EdinburghNairobi

EDI - NBO

EDINBO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 18/6

15:10-04:55

3 stops35h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 22/6

20:50-13:40

2 stops18h 50m

£915
Cheapest one-way

EdinburghNairobi

EDI - NBO

EDINBO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 31/8

21:25-20:35

3 stops45h 10m

£347

EdinburghNairobi

EDI - NBO

EDINBO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 4/6

14:45-20:35

1 stop27h 50m

£367

EdinburghNairobi

EDI - NBO

EDINBO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 15/7

19:00-13:05

3 stops40h 05m

£449

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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?

The best time to book flights from Edinburgh to Nairobi is 60 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 £257). Flying from Edinburgh to Nairobi in July is currently the most expensive (average of £581). 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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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 5 May 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
3,725 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

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
3,725 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,725 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

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
1,585 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,725 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

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
7.4
Good
4,348 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,725 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

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
7,972 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,725 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

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
7,945 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,725 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

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 20h. 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 (£257), Turkish Airlines (£471), and Lufthansa (£505) offers the cheapest pricing from Edinburgh to Nairobi. RwandAir is 60% 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?

    £331 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 £395 and £539, 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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    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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Nairobi (average of £257). Flying from Edinburgh to Nairobi in July is currently the most expensive (average of £581). 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 9 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 5 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
RwandAirCheapest£257Average£473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£471Average£548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapest£505Average£682FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£513Average£598FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air FranceCheapest£518Average£583FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£543Average£866FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest£570Average£844FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapest£643Average£791FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£723Average£858FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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