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Connecting route · Kenya → Ireland

Flights from Nairobi to Shannon

There are no direct flights from Nairobi to Shannon. The fastest way is one stop via London or Frankfurt, about 12h 43m door to door (3 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 12h 43m
NBOSNNLHR

Nairobi to Shannon at a glance

Fastest journey12h 43mVia London, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via London or Frankfurt

Best ways to fly from Nairobi to Shannon

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
NBO London (LHR) SNN
Leg 1: British Airways, Kenya Airways, Jambojet · Leg 2: Aer Lingus
Fri09:45 NBO16:43 LHR2h 32m connection19:15 LHR20:28 SNNBritish Airways + Aer Lingus
3 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 12h 43m
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2
NBO Frankfurt (FRA) SNN
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: Discover Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~12h 57m
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3
NBO Paris (CDG) SNN
Leg 1: Air France, Kenya Airways, Jambojet · Leg 2: Aer Lingus
Self-transfer likely ~12h 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
7,350 km4,564 miles
Journey time
12h 43mon current schedules
Time difference
-3hShannon vs Nairobi
Currency in Shannon
EUR
Airports
NBO, WIL → SNN

Flights from Nairobi to Shannon: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Nairobi to Shannon?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in London, Frankfurt and Paris. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Nairobi to Shannon?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 43m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,350 km.
Where do you change planes between Nairobi and Shannon?
The best connecting points are London (LHR), Frankfurt (FRA) and Paris (CDG). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Nairobi and Shannon?
Nairobi: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL). Shannon: Shannon Airport (SNN).
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Shannon?
Shannon is 3 hours behind Nairobi.

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