Connecting route · Kenya → Switzerland

Flights from Nairobi to Zurich

There are no direct flights from Nairobi to Zurich. The fastest way is one stop via London or Abu Dhabi, about 12h 30m door to door (39 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 10h 46m

Nairobi to Zurich at a glance

Fastest journey10h 46mVia London, on current schedules

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via London or Abu Dhabi

Best ways to fly from Nairobi to Zurich

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

NBO London (LHR) ZRH

Leg 1: British Airways, Kenya Airways, Jambojet · Leg 2: British Airways, SWISS

Fri09:45 NBO16:43 LHR2h 02m connection18:45 LHR21:15 ZRHBritish Airways + SWISS

3 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 12h 30m

NBO Abu Dhabi (AUH) ZRH

Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Etihad Airways

Mon07:30 NBO13:20 AUH0h 55m connection14:15 AUH19:20 ZRHEtihad Airways

9 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 12h 50m

NBO Amsterdam (AMS) ZRH

Leg 1: Kenya Airways, KLM, Jambojet · Leg 2: KLM, SWISS, Kuwait Airways

Mon08:45 NBO16:25 AMS3h 05m connection19:30 AMS20:44 ZRHJambojet + SWISS

3 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 12h 59m

NBO Dubai (DXB) ZRH

Leg 1: Emirates, flydubai, Kenya Airways · Leg 2: Emirates, SWISS

Tue07:45 NBO13:26 DXB2h 04m connection15:30 DXB20:11 ZRHEmirates

18 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 13h 26m

NBO Paris (CDG) ZRH

Leg 1: Air France, Kenya Airways, Jambojet · Leg 2: Air France, SWISS

Wed13:15 NBO20:51 CDG9h 54m connection06:45 CDG07:39 ZRHJambojet + SWISS

6 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 19h 24m

NBO Frankfurt (FRA) ZRH

Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: Air Dolomiti, Condor, Lufthansa

One airline, one ticket ~10h 46m

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: 6,066 km3,767 miles
Journey time: 10h 46mon current schedules
Time difference: -2hZurich vs Nairobi
Currency in Zurich: CHF
Airports: NBO, WIL → ZRH

Flights from Nairobi to Zurich: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Nairobi to Zurich?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in London, Abu Dhabi and Amsterdam. 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 Zurich?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 46m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,066 km.

Where do you change planes between Nairobi and Zurich?

The best connecting points are London (LHR), Abu Dhabi (AUH), Amsterdam (AMS) and Dubai (DXB). British Airways flies both legs via London, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Nairobi and Zurich?

Nairobi: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL). Zurich: Zürich Airport (ZRH).

What is the time difference between Nairobi and Zurich?

Zurich is 2 hours behind Nairobi.

More flights from Nairobi

A traditional abra crossing Dubai Creek with a minaret behind

NonstopDubaiNonstopOne-way fromUS$230

The Houses of Parliament and Westminster Bridge on the Thames in London

NonstopLondonNonstopOne-way fromUS$282

A stunning cityscape silhouette against a golden sunset, showcasing skyscrapers in a metropolitan skyline.

1+ stopMinneapolisWith a connectionSee the best way to go

Vibrant view of Mumbai's skyline with local fishing boats on the water, capturing urban and traditional life.

NonstopMumbaiNonstopOne-way fromUS$256

The Eiffel Tower above the Seine in Paris on a clear day

NonstopParisNonstopOne-way fromUS$386

Doha's West Bay skyline lit up at night across the water

NonstopDohaNonstopOne-way fromUS$248