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Flights from Nairobi to Glasgow

There are no direct flights from Nairobi to Glasgow. The fastest way is one stop via Amsterdam or Dubai, about 16h 22m door to door (12 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 11h 42m
NBOGLAAMS

Nairobi to Glasgow at a glance

Fastest journey11h 42mVia Amsterdam, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Amsterdam or Dubai

Best ways to fly from Nairobi to Glasgow

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) GLA
Leg 1: Kenya Airways, KLM, Jambojet · Leg 2: easyJet, KLM
Mon08:45 NBO16:25 AMS6h 20m connection22:45 AMS23:07 GLAJambojet + KLM
3 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 16h 22m
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NBO Dubai (DXB) GLA
Leg 1: Emirates, flydubai, Kenya Airways · Leg 2: Emirates
Wed17:30 NBO23:26 DXB8h 34m connection08:00 DXB12:34 GLAJambojet + Emirates
9 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 21h 04m
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3
NBO Paris (CDG) GLA
Leg 1: Air France, Kenya Airways, Jambojet · Leg 2: Air France
One airline, one ticket ~11h 42m
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NBO London (LHR) GLA
Leg 1: British Airways, Kenya Airways, Jambojet · Leg 2: British Airways
One airline, one ticket ~11h 45m
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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
7,355 km4,567 miles
Journey time
11h 42mon current schedules
Time difference
-3hGlasgow vs Nairobi
Currency in Glasgow
GBP
Airports
NBO, WIL → GLA, PIK

Flights from Nairobi to Glasgow: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Nairobi to Glasgow?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Amsterdam, Dubai 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 Nairobi to Glasgow?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 42m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,355 km.
Where do you change planes between Nairobi and Glasgow?
The best connecting points are Amsterdam (AMS), Dubai (DXB), Paris (CDG) and London (LHR). Kenya Airways flies both legs via Amsterdam, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Nairobi and Glasgow?
Nairobi: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL). Glasgow: Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK).
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Glasgow?
Glasgow is 3 hours behind Nairobi.

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