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Connecting route · Egypt → Kenya

Flights from Sharm el Sheikh to Nairobi

There are no direct flights from Sharm el Sheikh to Nairobi. The easiest way is one stop via Jeddah or Cairo, about 6h 47m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 6h 47m
SSHNBOJED

Sharm el Sheikh to Nairobi at a glance

Fastest journey6h 47mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Jeddah or Cairo

Best ways to fly from Sharm el Sheikh to Nairobi

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

1
SSH Jeddah (JED) NBO
Leg 1: Air Cairo, EgyptAir, flyadeal · Leg 2: Saudia
One airline, one ticket ~6h 47m
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SSH Cairo (CAI) NBO
Leg 1: Air Cairo, AlMasria Universal Airlines, EgyptAir · Leg 2: EgyptAir
One airline, one ticket ~7h 24m
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SSH Riyadh (RUH) NBO
Leg 1: Air Cairo, flyadeal, Flynas · Leg 2: Flynas
One airline, one ticket ~7h 58m
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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
3,264 km2,027 miles
Journey time
6h 47mestimate
Time difference
+1hNairobi vs Sharm el Sheikh
Currency in Nairobi
KES
Airports
SSH → NBO, WIL

Flights from Sharm el Sheikh to Nairobi: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Sharm el Sheikh to Nairobi?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Jeddah, Cairo and Riyadh. 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 Sharm el Sheikh to Nairobi?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 47m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,264 km.
Where do you change planes between Sharm el Sheikh and Nairobi?
The best connecting points are Jeddah (JED), Cairo (CAI) and Riyadh (RUH). Air Cairo flies both legs via Jeddah, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Sharm el Sheikh and Nairobi?
Sharm el Sheikh: Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH). Nairobi: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL).
What is the time difference between Sharm el Sheikh and Nairobi?
Nairobi is 1 hour ahead of Sharm el Sheikh.

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