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Flights from Nairobi to Edinburgh
There are no direct flights from Nairobi to Edinburgh. The fastest way is one stop via Amsterdam or Dubai, about 12h 23m door to door (16 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 11h 41m
Nairobi to Edinburgh at a glance
Fastest journey11h 41mVia Amsterdam, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Amsterdam or Dubai
Best ways to fly from Nairobi to Edinburgh
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) EDI
Leg 1: Kenya Airways, KLM, Jambojet · Leg 2: easyJet, KLM
Fri08:45 NBO16:25 AMS2h 20m connection18:45 AMS19:08 EDIJambojet + easyJet
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NBO Dubai (DXB) EDI
Leg 1: Emirates, flydubai, Kenya Airways · Leg 2: Emirates
Tue07:45 NBO13:26 DXB2h 04m connection15:30 DXB20:13 EDIEmirates
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NBO Doha (DOH) EDI
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
Sat18:15 NBO23:09 DOH9h 21m connection08:30 DOH13:41 EDIQatar 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
- 11h 41mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -3hEdinburgh vs Nairobi
- Currency in Edinburgh
- GBP
- Airports
- NBO, WIL → EDI
Flights from Nairobi to Edinburgh: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Nairobi to Edinburgh?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Amsterdam, Dubai and Doha. 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 Edinburgh?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 41m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,314 km.
Where do you change planes between Nairobi and Edinburgh?
The best connecting points are Amsterdam (AMS), Dubai (DXB), Doha (DOH) and Frankfurt (FRA). Kenya Airways flies both legs via Amsterdam, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Nairobi and Edinburgh?
Nairobi: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL). Edinburgh: Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Edinburgh?
Edinburgh is 3 hours behind Nairobi.
