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Connecting route · Djibouti → Kenya

Flights from Djibouti to Nairobi

There are no direct flights from Djibouti to Nairobi. The easiest way is one stop via Addis Ababa or Mogadishu, about 4h 39m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 4h 39m
JIBNBOADD

Djibouti to Nairobi at a glance

Fastest journey4h 39mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Addis Ababa or Mogadishu

Best ways to fly from Djibouti 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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JIB Addis Ababa (ADD) NBO
Leg 1: Air Djibouti, Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways
One airline, one ticket ~4h 39m
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JIB Mogadishu (MGQ) NBO
Leg 1: Air Djibouti, EgyptAir, Jubba Airways · Leg 2: Daallo Airlines, Jubba Airways, Kenya Airways
One airline, one ticket ~5h 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
1,591 km988 miles
Journey time
4h 39mestimate
Time difference
NoneNairobi vs Djibouti
Currency in Nairobi
KES
Airports
JIB → NBO, WIL

Flights from Djibouti to Nairobi: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Djibouti to Nairobi?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Addis Ababa and Mogadishu. 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 Djibouti to Nairobi?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 39m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,591 km.
Where do you change planes between Djibouti and Nairobi?
The best connecting points are Addis Ababa (ADD) and Mogadishu (MGQ). Air Djibouti flies both legs via Addis Ababa, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Djibouti and Nairobi?
Djibouti: Djibouti-Ambouli Airport (JIB). Nairobi: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL).

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