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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
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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
8 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 9h 42m
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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
12 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 10h 31m
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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
6 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 12h 33m
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EAP Istanbul (IST) NBO
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 46m
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EAP Dubai (DXB) NBO
Leg 1: flydubai · Leg 2: Emirates, flydubai, Kenya Airways
One airline, one ticket ~13h 00m
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EAP Paris (CDG) NBO
Leg 1: Air France · Leg 2: Air France, Kenya Airways, Jambojet
One airline, one ticket ~11h 07m
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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.

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