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Flights from Nairobi to Riga

There are no direct flights from Nairobi to Riga. The fastest way is one stop via Amsterdam or Istanbul, about 13h 15m door to door (3 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 10h 44m
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Nairobi to Riga at a glance

Fastest journey10h 44mVia Amsterdam, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Amsterdam or Istanbul

Best ways to fly from Nairobi to Riga

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) RIX
Leg 1: Kenya Airways, KLM, Jambojet · Leg 2: AirBaltic
Fri08:45 NBO16:25 AMS2h 35m connection19:00 AMS22:00 RIXJambojet + AirBaltic
3 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 13h 15m
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NBO Istanbul (IST) RIX
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: AirBaltic, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 44m
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3
NBO Frankfurt (FRA) RIX
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: AirBaltic, Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~11h 59m
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4
NBO Dubai (DXB) RIX
Leg 1: Emirates, flydubai, Kenya Airways · Leg 2: AirBaltic, flydubai
One airline, one ticket ~12h 21m
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NBO London (LGW) RIX
Leg 1: Kenya Airways, Jambojet · Leg 2: AirBaltic, Norwegian Air Shuttle
Self-transfer likely ~14h 07m
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NBO Brussels (BRU) RIX
Leg 1: Brussels Airlines · Leg 2: AirBaltic
Self-transfer likely ~13h 30m
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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
6,575 km4,083 miles
Journey time
10h 44mon current schedules
Time difference
-1hRiga vs Nairobi
Currency in Riga
EUR
Airports
NBO, WIL → RIX

Flights from Nairobi to Riga: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Nairobi to Riga?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Amsterdam, Istanbul 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 Riga?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 44m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,575 km.
Where do you change planes between Nairobi and Riga?
The best connecting points are Amsterdam (AMS), Istanbul (IST), Frankfurt (FRA) and Dubai (DXB). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Nairobi and Riga?
Nairobi: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL). Riga: Riga International Airport (RIX).
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Riga?
Riga is 1 hour behind Nairobi.

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