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Flights from Nairobi to Basel

There are no direct flights from Nairobi to Basel. The fastest way is one stop via Amsterdam or London, about 14h 03m door to door (6 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 10h 45m
NBOBSLAMS

Nairobi to Basel at a glance

Fastest journey10h 45mVia Amsterdam, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Amsterdam or London

Best ways to fly from Nairobi to Basel

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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NBO Amsterdam (AMS) EAP
Leg 1: Kenya Airways, KLM, Jambojet · Leg 2: easyJet, EasyJet Switzerland, KLM
Mon08:45 NBO16:25 AMS4h 20m connection20:45 AMS21:48 EAPJambojet + KLM Cityhopper
3 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 14h 03m
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NBO London (LHR) EAP
Leg 1: British Airways, Kenya Airways, Jambojet · Leg 2: British Airways
Fri09:45 NBO16:43 LHR3h 47m connection20:30 LHR22:57 EAPBritish Airways
3 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 14h 12m
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3
NBO Frankfurt (FRA) EAP
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~10h 45m
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4
NBO Dubai (DXB) EAP
Leg 1: Emirates, flydubai, Kenya Airways · Leg 2: flydubai
One airline, one ticket ~13h 00m
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NBO Paris (CDG) EAP
Leg 1: Air France, Kenya Airways, Jambojet · Leg 2: Air France
One airline, one ticket ~11h 07m
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NBO Istanbul (IST) EAP
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 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
6,126 km3,804 miles
Journey time
10h 45mon current schedules
Time difference
-2hBasel vs Nairobi
Currency in Basel
CHF
Airports
NBO, WIL → BSL

Flights from Nairobi to Basel: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Nairobi to Basel?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Amsterdam, London and Frankfurt. 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 Nairobi to Basel?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 45m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,126 km.
Where do you change planes between Nairobi and Basel?
The best connecting points are Amsterdam (AMS), London (LHR), Frankfurt (FRA) and Dubai (DXB). Kenya Airways flies both legs via Amsterdam, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Nairobi and Basel?
Nairobi: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL). Basel: EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg (BSL).
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Basel?
Basel is 2 hours behind Nairobi.

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