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Flights from Nairobi to Djibouti

There are no direct flights from Nairobi to Djibouti. 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
NBOJIBADD

Nairobi to Djibouti at a glance

Fastest journey4h 39mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Addis Ababa or Mogadishu

Best ways to fly from Nairobi to Djibouti

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 Addis Ababa (ADD) JIB
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways · Leg 2: Air Djibouti, Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~4h 39m
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NBO Mogadishu (MGQ) JIB
Leg 1: Daallo Airlines, Jubba Airways, Kenya Airways · Leg 2: Air Djibouti, EgyptAir, Jubba 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
NoneDjibouti vs Nairobi
Currency in Djibouti
USD
Airports
NBO, WIL → JIB

Flights from Nairobi to Djibouti: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Nairobi to Djibouti?
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 Nairobi to Djibouti?
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 Nairobi and Djibouti?
The best connecting points are Addis Ababa (ADD) and Mogadishu (MGQ). Ethiopian Airlines flies both legs via Addis Ababa, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Nairobi and Djibouti?
Nairobi: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL). Djibouti: Djibouti-Ambouli Airport (JIB).

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