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The lowest prices found within the past 7 days from Riyadh to Nairobi were £280 for one-way flights and £546 for return flights, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Cheap Flights from Riyadh to Nairobi & Flight Information
Origin airport IATA code
RUH
Destination airport IATA code
NBO
Return price
£546

Nairobi Flight Information

Traveling From
Riyadh
Origin Airport IATA Code
RUH
Traveling To
Nairobi
Destination Airport IATA Code
NBO
Number of Airlines Serving
Available Airlines
Etihad Airways, Saudia, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines
Distance
Direct Flight Time
Flight Price
£546

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight between Riyadh and Nairobi?
Considering travelling with Saudia to Nairobi? Good decision. It’s one of the leading air carriers advertising direct services from Riyadh Airport to NBO, so you can expect a comfortable journey.
How long is a direct flight from Riyadh to Nairobi?
It typically takes 4 hours and 35 minutes, but times can vary depending on type of plane used, wind direction and any delays. The total travel distance between Riyadh and Nairobi is 1,950 miles.
What are the best airports for Riyadh to Nairobi flights?
Depart from RUH and then step off the plane at Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Airport (NBO). That’s what you’ll likely be doing if you’re flying from Riyadh to Nairobi.
What are some of the most popular airlines flying from Riyadh to Nairobi?
Rest easy knowing you’re travelling to Nairobi with a top-notch airline. You’ll find quite a few carriers that fly there from Riyadh, however these are the six most popular to book with:

  • Qatar Airways with 60 flights every month.
  • Air Arabia with 30 flights every month.
  • Emirates with 30 flights every month.
  • Turkish Airlines with 21 flights every month.
  • Lufthansa with 21 flights every month.
  • EgyptAir with 17 flights every month.

How many flights are there from Riyadh to Nairobi?
Spontaneous holidays can be lots of fun. With approximately 8 flights on offer from Riyadh to Nairobi every day, you’ll be able to pick the time that suits you best.
What are the cheapest days to book a flight?
This is one is easy to remember: Ticket Thursdays. We found that tickets booked on a Thursday resulted in the best deal on average in 2021. However, Friday can be the worst day to purchase plane tickets, as it was the day with the highest average ticket price based on flight demand on ebookers in 2021.
What are the cheapest days to fly?
When analysing flight demand on ebookers in 2021, Friday turned out to be the cheapest day to fly, with Tuesday as a close second. That’s definitely something to consider when booking your next trip! Thinking of traveling mid-week? It turns out that Wednesdays generally had the most expensive airline tickets, so keep this in mind when planning for your next trip.*According to flight demand on ebookers.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change and may vary depending on selections made.

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Our advanced search tools and comprehensive filters help you find a flight that fits your budget. To search for cheap flights, just enter your travel dates and sort your results by price. With all available tickets listed lowest price first, it’s easy to select the one that’s easiest on your wallet.  

To find the cheapest flights from Riyadh to Nairobi, you can also travel outside peak season. The more flexible you can be on travel dates, the easier it is to find those cheap flight tickets. We know, for example, that the cheapest time to travel between Riyadh to Nairobi is August. In the current list of deals available, prices start at £546 and can rise to £598 for return flights.  

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Every day between Riyadh and Nairobi,  flights from airlines jet back and forth. And with ebookers, you can book tickets for any one of those flights. If you book a direct flight with , you’ll arrive safely in your destination in around hours. If you can think of a quicker way to cover the between null and null, let us know! 

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We only need a little information to give you a lot of choice. Just tell us when you’re planning your family holiday, long weekend, luxury getaway or quick business trip, and we’ll do the rest. And to keep your choice-making easy, we’ve given you plenty of ways to narrow down your search. Choose one-way, roundtrip or multi city flights, select your preferred airline, your time of arrival and departure and cabin class using the filters.  

Once you’ve told us what you want, we’ll show you what’s on offer. All you need to do is take your pick and start packing.  

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We want the experience of booking your flight from Riyadh to Nairobi to be as simple as possible. That’s why we designed our search and filter options to make your life easy. Whether you are travelling on business or for pleasure, ebookers has you covered. 

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5 out of 5
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3.5 out of 5
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The Sarova Stanley

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5 out of 5
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Nairobi Serena Hotel

Nairobi Serena Hotel

5 out of 5
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