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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Nairobi from £231

EDI — NBO
19 Sep — 26 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to Nairobi

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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Nairobi

Thu 17/910:45 -
1 stop12h 40m
Sun 27/903:10 -
1 stop14h 50m
Deal found 17/8£516
Thu 22/1011:25 -
2 stops32h 40m
Thu 12/1117:30 -
3 stops31h 35m
Deal found 16/8£520
Mon 30/1110:00 -
2 stops23h 30m
Wed 13/117:30 -
3 stops33h 25m
Deal found 18/8£556
Mon 17/814:25 -
1 stop28h 20m
Thu 1/1023:05 -
1 stop23h 50m
Deal found 16/8£560
Thu 3/913:35 -
3 stops30h 30m
Thu 17/907:05 -
2 stops27h 15m
Deal found 15/8£562
Tue 18/805:40 -
1 stop13h 05m
Fri 2/1023:05 -
1 stop19h 25m
Deal found 16/8£568

Find flight deals from Edinburgh to Nairobi

Round-trip from

£516

One-way from

£231

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£780
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 17/9-27/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 30m total
  • Edinburgh to Nairobi
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28/10
  • 28/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 53h 15m total
  • Edinburgh to Nairobi
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (£98 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£16 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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EdinburghNairobi

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

EDINBO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 21/11

06:10-21:50

1 stop12h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 1/12

23:55-11:55

1 stop15h 00m

£603

EdinburghNairobi

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

EDINBO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 19/9

10:45-22:25

3 stops33h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 29/9

22:20-11:50

1 stop15h 30m

£649

EdinburghNairobi

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

EDINBO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 14/1

16:20-03:05

1 stop31h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 24/3

04:50-09:40

1 stop31h 50m

£651

EdinburghNairobi

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

EDINBO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 4/2

10:40-03:05

1 stop13h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 3/3

04:50-09:40

1 stop31h 50m

£651

EdinburghNairobi

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

EDINBO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 21/11

10:45-13:20

3 stops23h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 30/11

02:45-22:30

3 stops22h 45m

£662

EdinburghNairobi

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

EDINBO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 17/9

07:55-06:45

1 stop20h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 24/9

18:00-06:25

1 stop14h 25m

£724

EdinburghNairobi

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

EDINBO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 19/9

15:10-06:45

1 stop13h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 29/9

18:00-06:25

1 stop14h 25m

£734

EdinburghNairobi

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

EDINBO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 24/9

22:00-05:25

1 stop29h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 28/9

16:35-20:10

1 stop29h 35m

£742

EdinburghNairobi

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

EDINBO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 9/9

22:00-20:00

1 stop20h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 14/9

07:10-20:10

1 stop15h 00m

£742
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EdinburghNairobi

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

EDINBO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 7/10

10:45-06:10

1 stop17h 25m

£415

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Nairobi (average of £569). Flying from Edinburgh to Nairobi in July is currently the most expensive (average of £907). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Edinburgh to Nairobi?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Edinburgh to Nairobi flights typically cost between £601 and £832 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £516 on Turkish Airlines (17 Sept–27 Sept).

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

The best time to book flights from Edinburgh to Nairobi is 62 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Nairobi

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,Air France, andQatar Airways 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,658 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,658 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,658 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
Air France
7.5
Good
1,647 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,658 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,740 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,658 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,477 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,658 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,179 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,658 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

Related info for your journey

  • 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 40m. 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 (£256), Turkish Airlines (£492), and Lufthansa (£504) offers the cheapest pricing from Edinburgh to Nairobi. RwandAir is 62% 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?

    £305 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 British Airways and Turkish Airlines, with prices starting from £368 and £395, 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from Edinburgh to Nairobi?

    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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Nairobi (average of £569). Flying from Edinburgh to Nairobi in July is currently the most expensive (average of £907). 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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Top 9 airlines flying from Edinburgh to Nairobi

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
RwandAirCheapest£256Average£472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£492Average£605FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapest£504Average£685FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapest£519Average£582FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£520Average£652FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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KLMCheapest£554Average£788FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest£595Average£850FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapest£642Average£846FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£690Average£857FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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