What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Nairobi?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Nairobi is to fly which costs $290 - $1,100 and takes 14h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Nairobi?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Nairobi is to fly which takes 14h 29m and costs $290 - $1,100.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Nairobi?

The distance between Edinburgh and Nairobi is 7366 km.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Nairobi?

It takes approximately 14h 29m to get from Edinburgh to Nairobi, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Nairobi?

Nairobi is 2h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 1:43 AM in Edinburgh and 3:43 AM in Nairobi.

Where can I stay near Nairobi?

There are 11128+ hotels available in Nairobi.

Edinburgh to Nairobi - 6 ways to travel via train, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to Nairobi by plane or train

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Fly from Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Nairobi (NBO)plane EDI - NBO
14h 29m
$294–1,014
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Nairobi (NBO)plane GLA - NBO
15h 28m
$292–1,015
Train to Newcastle, fly
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Nairobi (NBO)plane NCL - NBO
15h 41m
$351–1,228
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Nairobi (NBO)plane ABZ - NBO
17h 55m
$445–1,549
Train to Durham Tees Valley Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlingtontrain
2. Fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to Nairobi (NBO)plane MME - NBO
18h 4m
$580–2,071
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Nairobi (NBO)plane INV - NBO
19h 33m
$409–1,413

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Nairobi (NBO) flights

53Weekly Planes

12h 29mAverage Duration

$282Cheapest Price

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Distance: 7,365.9 km
Duration: 14h 29m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Nairobi, Kenya?

KLM, Kenya Airways, and five other airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Nairobi (NBO) every 4 hours.

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