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Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Nairobi Starting at AED 1,206

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • When are flight tickets from Cape Town (CPT) to Nairobi (NBO) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Cape Town to Nairobi based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much do flights from Cape Town (CPT) to Nairobi (NBO) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around AED 2,539.

  • How long does it take to fly from Cape Town (CPT) to Nairobi (NBO)?

    It takes about 6 hours 22 minutes to fly from Cape Town (CPT) to Nairobi (NBO).

  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Nairobi?

    • The distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to downtown is about 12 km, by taxi about 30 minutes.
    • The distance from Wilson Airport to downtown is about 3 km, by taxi about 20 minutes.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Cape Town (CPT) to Nairobi (NBO)?

    Airlines with flights from Cape Town (CPT) to Nairobi (NBO): Saudia, Kenya Airways and Delta Air Lines.

  • What's the most popular airline for non-stop flights from Cape Town (CPT) to Nairobi (NBO)?

    Kenya Airways operates 1 non-stop flights from Cape Town (CPT) to Nairobi (NBO).

  • How many airports are there in Nairobi (NBO)?

    There are 2 airport(s) near Nairobi (NBO): Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and Wilson Airport.

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Flight Info | Cape Town to Nairobi

Cheapest one-way flight price AED 1,206
Cheapest return ticket price AED 99
Off-season for travel January
Peak season for travel December
Flight distance 4,100.58 km
Average flight time 6 hours 22 minutes
Popular airline South African Airlink

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