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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
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.
1Search
BUH Doha (DOH) NBO
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
Tue11:30 BUH15:45 DOH3h 15m connection19:00 DOH23:54 NBOQatar Airways
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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
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.





