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Flights from Nairobi to Rome

There are no direct flights from Nairobi to Rome. The fastest way is one stop via Doha or Frankfurt, about 12h 32m door to door (8 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 9h 33m
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Nairobi to Rome at a glance

Fastest journey9h 33mVia Doha, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Doha or Frankfurt

Best ways to fly from Nairobi to Rome

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 Doha (DOH) ROM
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
Sat08:45 NBO13:39 DOH2h 21m connection16:00 DOH20:17 ROMQatar Airways
8 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 12h 32m
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NBO Frankfurt (FRA) ROM
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: Condor, easyJet, ITA Airways
One airline, one ticket ~11h 36m
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NBO Cairo (CAI) ROM
Leg 1: EgyptAir · Leg 2: Air Cairo, EgyptAir, ITA Airways
One airline, one ticket ~9h 37m
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4
NBO Addis Ababa (ADD) ROM
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 33m
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NBO Jeddah (JED) ROM
Leg 1: Saudia · Leg 2: Saudia, Wizz Air
One airline, one ticket ~9h 55m
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NBO Manama (BAH) ROM
Leg 1: Gulf Air · Leg 2: Gulf Air, EgyptAir
One airline, one ticket ~11h 37m
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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
5,388 km3,346 miles
Journey time
9h 33mon current schedules
Time difference
-2hRome vs Nairobi
Currency in Rome
EUR
Airports
NBO, WIL → FCO, CIA

Flights from Nairobi to Rome: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Nairobi to Rome?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Doha, Frankfurt and Cairo. 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 Rome?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 33m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,388 km.
Where do you change planes between Nairobi and Rome?
The best connecting points are Doha (DOH), Frankfurt (FRA), Cairo (CAI) and Addis Ababa (ADD). Qatar Airways flies both legs via Doha, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Nairobi and Rome?
Nairobi: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL). Rome: Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) and Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA).
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Rome?
Rome is 2 hours behind Nairobi.

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