Emirates from Nairobi: Routes & Connections via Dubai
Emirates connects Nairobi to Dubai and over 150 worldwide destinations. The airline currently operates 14 weekly flights between Nairobi and Dubai, expanding to 21 weekly flights (3 daily) from March 1, 2026.
Last updated: January 2026
Key Facts
Weekly Flights
14 (expanding to 21 from March 2026)
Flight Duration
5 hours
Aircraft
Boeing 777 (3-class configuration)
Hub
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Terminal at JKIA
Terminal 1
Routes & Destinations
From Nairobi, Emirates offers same-day connections to destinations across 6 continents via Dubai. Popular connections include London, New York, Sydney, Singapore, Bangkok, Mumbai, and many more.
Popular Connections via Hub
india
Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Thiruvananthapuram
uk
Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Stansted, Manchester, Newcastle
usa
Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York JFK, Newark, Orlando, San Francisco, Seattle, Washington D.C.
australia
Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney
Partnerships & Codeshares
Emirates and Kenya Airways have an interline agreement since 2023. Over 31,000 passengers have benefited from this partnership, enabling connections to regional destinations like Rwanda, Kilimanjaro, Mozambique, and Burundi.
Service Highlights
- First Class, Business Class, and Economy available on all NBO flights
- Award-winning in-flight entertainment (ice)
- Complimentary meals and beverages
- Generous baggage allowance
Disclaimer: Schedule information is based on announced plans and may change. Please verify current schedules on the Emirates official website.
Booking Tips
- Book early for March 2026 expanded schedule
- Consider Emirates Skywards for frequent flyer benefits
- Dubai stopover packages available for extended layovers