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Connecting route · Kyrgyzstan → Kenya

Flights from Bishkek to Nairobi

There are no direct flights from Bishkek to Nairobi. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Sharjah, about 10h 15m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 10h 14m
BSZNBODXB

Bishkek to Nairobi at a glance

Fastest journey10h 14mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Sharjah

Best ways to fly from Bishkek 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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BSZ Dubai (DXB) NBO
Leg 1: flydubai · Leg 2: Emirates, flydubai, Kenya Airways
One airline, one ticket ~10h 15m
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BSZ Sharjah (SHJ) NBO
Leg 1: Air Arabia · Leg 2: Air Arabia, Jambojet, Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 14m
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3
BSZ Istanbul (IST) NBO
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 08m
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BSZ Jeddah (JED) NBO
Leg 1: Flynas · Leg 2: Saudia
Self-transfer likely ~11h 46m
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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
6,190 km3,844 miles
Journey time
10h 14mestimate
Time difference
-3hNairobi vs Bishkek
Currency in Nairobi
KES
Airports
BSZ → NBO, WIL

Flights from Bishkek to Nairobi: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Bishkek to Nairobi?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, Sharjah and Istanbul. 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 Bishkek to Nairobi?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 14m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,190 km.
Where do you change planes between Bishkek and Nairobi?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Sharjah (SHJ), Istanbul (IST) and Jeddah (JED). flydubai flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Bishkek and Nairobi?
Bishkek: Manas International Airport (BSZ). Nairobi: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL).
What is the time difference between Bishkek and Nairobi?
Nairobi is 3 hours behind Bishkek.

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