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Nairobi

NCL → NBO

Newcastle to Nairobi

Route
NCL → NBO
Distance
4,464 miles
Non-stop flying time
around 9h 15m
With one stop
usually 12h 45m–14h 45m
Arrive at
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Local time
UTC+3

Leaving from Newcastle

North of the city, on the Tyne and Wear Metro. Emirates connects Newcastle to Dubai; other routes usually connect through London or Europe.

Arriving in Nairobi

East Africa’s hub, with a national park inside the city limits and the safari circuit on its doorstep.

Connections and timing

Typical connecting points on this route: Istanbul, Dubai, Doha, Addis Ababa, Nairobi and major European hubs such as Amsterdam and Paris. Best time to go: june to October and January to February are the dry seasons, best for safari.

Fares on this route are usually lowest when booked well ahead and outside UK school holidays, Eid and Christmas. Being flexible by a day or two, or flying mid-week, often helps — your consultant will tell you what moves the price on your dates.

Other UK airports to Nairobi

Questions people ask

How long is the flight from Newcastle to Nairobi?
The two airports are about 4,464 miles apart. A non-stop flight, where one operates, takes around 9h 15m. With one connection, most journeys take 12h 45m to 14h 45m door to gate, depending on the layover.
Are there direct flights from Newcastle to Nairobi?
It depends on the season and the airline — non-stop services start, stop and change frequency through the year. Most travellers on this route connect via Istanbul, Dubai, Doha, Addis Ababa, Nairobi. Call us and a consultant will check what is flying on your dates.
Which airport will I land at?
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).
How can I get the cheapest fare?
Book early, avoid peak holiday weeks, and be flexible by a day or two if you can. Send us your dates and we’ll compare fares across the airlines for you — or call 020 3137 8781, open 24/7.