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Flights from Manchester to Nairobi

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Cheapest time to fly from Manchester 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 November. 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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Airlines that fly from Manchester to Nairobi
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Last checked on Wed 04/11
Distance: 4,396 mi
Manchester airports
Manchester Airport (MAN)How far from city centre: 9 mi
Nairobi airports
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)How far from city centre: 10 mi

Book your Manchester to Nairobi flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Manchester 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 £277, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Manchester to Nairobi takes roughly 10 h and 25 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Manchester–Nairobi route

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

  • Departure airport: Manchester Airport (MAN)
  • 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 Manchester to Nairobi

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

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Manchester to Nairobi?
When you fly from Manchester to Nairobi the average price is £546. 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 Manchester to Nairobi at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Manchester to Nairobi is 277 £. 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 Manchester to Nairobi?
The most popular months to book a flight from Manchester to Nairobi are September, December and October, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Manchester to Nairobi?
The best time of the year to go to Nairobi when flying from Manchester 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 Manchester in terms of searches from our customer, followed by July and August. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, May, April and February are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Manchester - Nairobi.
How long does the flight take to go from Manchester to Nairobi?
The total flight time between Manchester and Nairobi is of around 12 h and 40 m on average, considering an average distance of 4,396.24 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 Manchester and Nairobi?
The main airport route flying between Manchester and Nairobi is: Manchester Airport (MAN) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport(NBO). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

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