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Cheapest time to fly from Glasgow to Nairobi

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the end of January. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration21 h and 5 mFlights between Glasgow and Nairobi take, on average, 21 h and 5 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£509Cheapest price for a flight between Glasgow and Nairobi found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportsGlasgow Airport, Glasgow Prestwick AirportFor flights from Glasgow to Nairobi

Destination airportJomo Kenyatta International AirportFor the route from Glasgow to Nairobi

High seasonJulyAccording to search data from our customers, July is the busiest time to fly from Glasgow to Nairobi

One-way average Price£782The average price for a flight Glasgow - Nairobi at Opodo is £782, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookDecemberAccording to real data October is the most popular time to book a flight to Nairobi when departing from Glasgow

Airlines that fly from Glasgow to Nairobi

Emirates

538£

Exchange rate

1 GBP = 172.81 KES

1 KES = 0.01 GBP

Last checked on Mon 02/11

Distance: 4,569 mi

Glasgow airports

Glasgow Airport (GLA)How far from city centre: 1 mi

Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)How far from city centre: 28 mi

Nairobi airports

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)How far from city centre: 10 mi

Book your Glasgow to Nairobi flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Glasgow to Nairobi (Kenya) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £509, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Glasgow to Nairobi takes roughly 13 h and 25 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Glasgow–Nairobi route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: Glasgow Airport (GLA)
Arrival airport: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)

The weather in Nairobi

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Nairobi, temperatures average around 25ºC in the warmest months and roughly 10ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 26ºC
Lows: down to 10ºC
Hottest month: February
Coldest month: July
Driest month: July
Wettest month: April

Tips for cheaper flights from Glasgow to Nairobi

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Glasgow to Nairobi:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Nairobi. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Glasgow to Nairobi

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Glasgow to Nairobi?

When you fly from Glasgow to Nairobi the average price is £782. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Glasgow to Nairobi at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Glasgow to Nairobi is 509 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from Glasgow to Nairobi?

The most popular months to book a flight from Glasgow to Nairobi are February, November and October, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Glasgow to Nairobi?

The best time of the year to go to Nairobi when flying from Glasgow depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Nairobi from Glasgow in terms of searches from our customer, followed by June and January. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, May, August and September are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Glasgow - Nairobi.

How long does the flight take to go from Glasgow to Nairobi?

The total flight time between Glasgow and Nairobi is of around 21 h and 5 m on average, considering an average distance of 4,569.38 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

Which airports have flights between Glasgow and Nairobi?

The main airport route flying between Glasgow and Nairobi is: Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport(NBO). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from Glasgow to Nairobi?

Emirates

British Airways
Kenya Airways

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