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Flights from Basel to Nairobi
There are no direct flights from Basel to Nairobi. The fastest way is one stop via Frankfurt or Amsterdam, about 9h 42m door to door (26 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 9h 42m
Basel to Nairobi at a glance
Fastest journey9h 42mVia Frankfurt, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Frankfurt or Amsterdam
Best ways to fly from Basel to Nairobi
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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EAP Frankfurt (FRA) NBO
Leg 1: Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Lufthansa
Tue11:15 EAP12:04 FRA0h 56m connection13:00 FRA21:57 NBOLufthansa
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EAP Amsterdam (AMS) NBO
Leg 1: easyJet, EasyJet Switzerland, KLM · Leg 2: Kenya Airways, KLM, Jambojet
Wed10:15 EAP11:32 AMS0h 58m connection12:30 AMS21:46 NBOKLM
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EAP London (LHR) NBO
Leg 1: British Airways · Leg 2: British Airways, Kenya Airways
Sun07:15 EAP07:45 LHR2h 15m connection10:00 LHR20:48 NBOBritish Airways
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 6,126 km3,804 miles
- Journey time
- 9h 42mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +2hNairobi vs Basel
- Currency in Nairobi
- KES
- Airports
- BSL → NBO, WIL
Flights from Basel to Nairobi: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Basel to Nairobi?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Frankfurt, Amsterdam and London. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Basel to Nairobi?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 42m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,126 km.
Where do you change planes between Basel and Nairobi?
The best connecting points are Frankfurt (FRA), Amsterdam (AMS), London (LHR) and Istanbul (IST). Air Dolomiti flies both legs via Frankfurt, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Basel and Nairobi?
Basel: EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg (BSL). Nairobi: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL).
What is the time difference between Basel and Nairobi?
Nairobi is 2 hours ahead of Basel.





