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Flight deals from Riyadh to Nairobi

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Riyadh Airport to Nairobi? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from $442. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.

Nairobi.$440 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jun 23, returning Fri, Jun 26.Round-trip flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departing from Riyadh on Tue, Jun 23, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departing from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Fri, Jun 26, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $440, select.

Nairobi.$444 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jul 7, returning Mon, Jul 13.Round-trip flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departing from Riyadh on Tue, Jul 7, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departing from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Mon, Jul 13, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $444, select.

Nairobi.$447 per passenger.Departing Wed, Jun 3, returning Thu, Jul 2.Round-trip flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departing from Riyadh on Wed, Jun 3, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departing from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Thu, Jul 2, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $447, select.

Nairobi.$454 per passenger.Departing Sat, May 30, returning Sun, Jun 14.Round-trip flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departing from Riyadh on Sat, May 30, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departing from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Sun, Jun 14, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $454, select.

Nairobi.$457 per passenger.Departing Sun, May 31, returning Thu, Jul 9.Round-trip flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departing from Riyadh on Sun, May 31, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departing from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Thu, Jul 9, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $457, select.

Nairobi.$459 per passenger.Departing Thu, Jul 16, returning Tue, Aug 4.Round-trip flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departing from Riyadh on Thu, Jul 16, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departing from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Tue, Aug 4, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $459, select.

Nairobi.$461 per passenger.Departing Thu, Oct 8, returning Sun, Oct 18.Round-trip flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departing from Riyadh on Thu, Oct 8, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departing from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Sun, Oct 18, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $461, select.

Nairobi.$462 per passenger.Departing Thu, Oct 29, returning Sun, Nov 22.Round-trip flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departing from Riyadh on Thu, Oct 29, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departing from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Sun, Nov 22, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $462, select.

Nairobi.$465 per passenger.Departing Thu, Oct 29, returning Tue, Dec 29.Round-trip flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departing from Riyadh on Thu, Oct 29, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departing from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Tue, Dec 29, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $465, select.

Nairobi.$465 per passenger.Departing Sun, Nov 29, returning Tue, Dec 29.Round-trip flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departing from Riyadh on Sun, Nov 29, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departing from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Tue, Dec 29, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $465, select.

Nairobi.$466 per passenger.Departing Wed, Sep 30, returning Fri, Dec 4.Round-trip flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departing from Riyadh on Wed, Sep 30, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departing from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Fri, Dec 4, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $466, select.

Nairobi.$468 per passenger.Departing Sun, Aug 16, returning Mon, Oct 5.Round-trip flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departing from Riyadh on Sun, Aug 16, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departing from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Mon, Oct 5, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $468, select.

Nairobi.$468 per passenger.Departing Wed, Sep 30, returning Fri, Oct 16.Round-trip flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departing from Riyadh on Wed, Sep 30, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departing from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Fri, Oct 16, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $468, select.

Nairobi.$469 per passenger.Departing Sun, Sep 20, returning Fri, Nov 20.Round-trip flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departing from Riyadh on Sun, Sep 20, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departing from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Fri, Nov 20, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $469, select.

Nairobi.$469 per passenger.Departing Tue, Nov 10, returning Thu, Nov 19.Round-trip flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departing from Riyadh on Tue, Nov 10, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departing from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Thu, Nov 19, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $469, select.

Nairobi.$470 per passenger.Departing Sat, Aug 29, returning Wed, Sep 9.Round-trip flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departing from Riyadh on Sat, Aug 29, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departing from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Wed, Sep 9, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $470, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to Nairobi

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Riyadh to Nairobi flights are currently cheapest in June.

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Direct flights from Riyadh to Nairobi

Alternative Riyadh to Nairobi routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Riyadh to Nairobi? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Nairobi Wilson

3km from central Nairobi

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from $1,413

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Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta

13km from central Nairobi

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from $442

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Riyadh to Nairobi: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$442
Cheapest month to fly	June
Average flight time	4 hrs, 40 mins
Most popular airline	Flynas
Average flights per week	6

Finding cheap flights from Riyadh to Nairobi: Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there in Nairobi?

There are 2 airports in Nairobi: Nairobi Wilson and Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.

How much are round-trip flights from Riyadh to Nairobi?

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Riyadh to Nairobi is $440. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Riyadh to Nairobi?

4 hours and 40 minutes is the average flight time from Riyadh to Nairobi.

Which airlines fly direct from Riyadh to Nairobi?

Flynas and Saudia fly direct from Riyadh to Nairobi.

How many flights are there a week from Riyadh to Nairobi?

There are 12 flights per week flying from Riyadh to Nairobi, as of May 2026.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Riyadh to Nairobi?

The cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to Nairobi is usually June.

What's the cheapest airport to fly to in Nairobi?

If you're flying from Riyadh Airport, the cheapest airport near Nairobi is Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta – which is 13.2 km away from the center of Nairobi. We've found flights to this airport from $440.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Riyadh Airport to Nairobi on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Riyadh Airport to Nairobi on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Riyadh Airport to Nairobi?

Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 40 minutes.

How can I get the best flight deal from Riyadh Airport to Nairobi?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Nairobi but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Nairobi?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Nairobi is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

What’s the weather like in Nairobi?

In May, the average temperature is usually around 20°C. April is typically the warmest month in Nairobi, when it usually averages around 27°C. You can expect the least rain in July. The coldest month is June, with temperatures averaging 13°C. The rainiest month is April.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly with from Riyadh Airport to Nairobi?

Currently, Etihad Airways and Flynas offer the cheapest flight tickets to Nairobi.

Flying from Riyadh King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to Nairobi: what you need to know

The average length of a direct flight from Riyadh King Khalid International Airport to Nairobi is 4 hours 45 minutes.
Nairobi and Riyadh (where Riyadh King Khalid International Airport is located) are in the UTC+3 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your RUH to Nairobi flight.
During popular months like January, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
You can book a direct Riyadh King Khalid International Airport to Nairobi ticket. Start your journey at RUH and touch down at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).
Check out the offers from flynas. This carrier operates direct flights from Riyadh King Khalid International Airport to Nairobi.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially land a cheaper plane ticket from RUH to Nairobi. All you need to do is deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
- Dubai International Airport (DXB)
- Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
- Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport (MED)
The journey from central Riyadh to RUH takes around 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometers in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
If you're catching an early flight from Riyadh King Khalid International Airport to Nairobi, why not stay somewhere nice and close? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) at Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel. Makarem Riyadh Hotel is another handy accommodation option near RUH.
Riyadh King Khalid International Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 85% of flights that take off from RUH arrive at their destination without delay.

How to find the cheapest flights from Riyadh King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to Nairobi

The best price we've seen for a one-way Riyadh King Khalid International Airport to Nairobi flight is $227. The cheapest price for a return flight is $440. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from RUH to Nairobi, book as early as possible. Airlines usually offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Riyadh King Khalid International Airport to Nairobi across every month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
Finding a cheap flight from RUH to Nairobi is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic notifications and we'll get in touch when a cheaper option becomes available.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Riyadh King Khalid International Airport to Nairobi.

Airports in Nairobi

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to the center of Nairobi takes around 30 minutes by car. The center is roughly 18 kilometers away.
It'll take around 1 hour 5 minutes if you're traveling on public transport.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Riyadh King Khalid International Airport to Nairobi. Stay at one of these accommodation options near NBO instead:
Booking your vehicle from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport about three weeks in advance of your flight from RUH to Nairobi can help you lock in the lowest rate.

Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL)

After your flight from Riyadh King Khalid International Airport to Nairobi has touched down, you can make your way to the city center in about 20 minutes by car. Central Nairobi is roughly 10 kilometers from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL).
If you choose to travel on public transport, the ride to the center takes 35 minutes or so.
Following your RUH to Nairobi flight, rest your head at a hotel near WIL. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Avoid the slow-moving lines and paperwork at the rental desk by having everything prearranged. Secure your ride from WIL a few weeks in advance so you can just grab the keys and go.

Best time to go to Nairobi

July is the busiest month for flights from Riyadh King Khalid International Airport to Nairobi. To skip the crowds, visit Nairobi in December.
Lock in a Riyadh King Khalid International Airport to Nairobi plane ticket with a departure in February if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RUH to Nairobi in July when temperatures average between 12ºC (54ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).

More about Nairobi

When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Nairobi right here. Explore these hotels once you've booked your flight from Riyadh King Khalid International Airport to Nairobi:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, Masai Mara National Reserve and Giraffe manor are popular attractions which should be on any well-planned Nairobi itinerary.

Explore more of Kenya

Nairobi has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Kenya you'll want to see. Around 434 kilometers southeast of Nairobi, a visit to Mombasa will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Mombasa Marine National Park, Fort Jesus and Mombasa Beach.
Nakuru is another essential stop in Kenya and is around 145 kilometers northwest of Nairobi. No trip is complete without visiting Nakuru National Park, Lake Nakuru and Lake Nakuru View.