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Flights from Edinburgh to Nairobi
There are no direct flights from Edinburgh to Nairobi. The fastest way is one stop via Amsterdam or Frankfurt, about 10h 31m door to door (37 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 10h 31m
Edinburgh to Nairobi at a glance
Fastest journey10h 31mVia Amsterdam, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Amsterdam or Frankfurt
Best ways to fly from Edinburgh 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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EDI Amsterdam (AMS) NBO
Leg 1: easyJet, KLM · Leg 2: Kenya Airways, KLM, Jambojet
Thu09:15 EDI11:33 AMS0h 57m connection12:30 AMS21:46 NBOKLM
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EDI Frankfurt (FRA) NBO
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: Lufthansa
Mon06:15 EDI08:54 FRA2h 51m connection11:45 FRA20:42 NBOLufthansa
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EDI Paris (CDG) NBO
Leg 1: Air France, easyJet · Leg 2: Air France, Kenya Airways, Jambojet
Mon06:00 EDI08:37 CDG2h 53m connection11:30 CDG20:40 NBOAir France
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EDI Doha (DOH) NBO
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
Wed08:30 EDI17:10 DOH1h 50m connection19:00 DOH23:54 NBOQatar Airways
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
- 7,314 km4,542 miles
- Journey time
- 10h 31mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +3hNairobi vs Edinburgh
- Currency in Nairobi
- KES
- Airports
- EDI → NBO, WIL
Flights from Edinburgh to Nairobi: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Edinburgh to Nairobi?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Amsterdam, Frankfurt and Paris. 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 Edinburgh to Nairobi?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 31m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,314 km.
Where do you change planes between Edinburgh and Nairobi?
The best connecting points are Amsterdam (AMS), Frankfurt (FRA), Paris (CDG) and Doha (DOH). easyJet flies both legs via Amsterdam, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Edinburgh and Nairobi?
Edinburgh: Edinburgh Airport (EDI). Nairobi: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL).
What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Nairobi?
Nairobi is 3 hours ahead of Edinburgh.
