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Connecting route · Romania → Kenya

Flights from Bucharest to Nairobi

There are no direct flights from Bucharest to Nairobi. The fastest way is one stop via Doha or Dubai, about 12h 24m door to door (18 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 9h 02m
BUHNBODOH

Bucharest to Nairobi at a glance

Fastest journey9h 02mVia Doha, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Doha or Dubai

Best ways to fly from Bucharest to Nairobi

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
BUH Doha (DOH) NBO
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
Tue11:30 BUH15:45 DOH3h 15m connection19:00 DOH23:54 NBOQatar Airways
12 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 12h 24m
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BUH Dubai (DXB) NBO
Leg 1: flydubai, Wizz Air · Leg 2: Emirates, flydubai, Kenya Airways
Sun17:00 BUH22:37 DXB8h 08m connection06:45 DXB10:44 NBOflydubai + Jambojet
6 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 17h 44m
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3
BUH Istanbul (IST) NBO
Leg 1: TAROM, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 02m
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BUH Cairo (CAI) NBO
Leg 1: TAROM · Leg 2: EgyptAir
Self-transfer likely ~10h 02m
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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
5,194 km3,225 miles
Journey time
9h 02mon current schedules
Time difference
+1hNairobi vs Bucharest
Currency in Nairobi
KES
Airports
OTP, BBU → NBO, WIL

Flights from Bucharest to Nairobi: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Bucharest to Nairobi?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Doha, Dubai 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 Bucharest to Nairobi?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 02m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,194 km.
Where do you change planes between Bucharest and Nairobi?
The best connecting points are Doha (DOH), Dubai (DXB), Istanbul (IST) and Cairo (CAI). Qatar Airways flies both legs via Doha, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Bucharest and Nairobi?
Bucharest: Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) and Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU). Nairobi: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL).
What is the time difference between Bucharest and Nairobi?
Nairobi is 1 hour ahead of Bucharest.

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