Travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Nairobi: what you need to know
Edinburgh Airport is located in Edinburgh. Operating on the UTC+3 timezone, Nairobi is 3 hours ahead of Edinburgh.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from EDI to Nairobi.
During popular months such as June, it's wise to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
We make it easy to plan a flight from EDI to Nairobi with a stopover. To see the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight that has a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Major stopovers include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
To enter Kenya for tourism purposes, you'll need an ETA if you have a passport from United Kingdom. However, visa rules can change and you may need additional documents depending on the purpose and duration of your trip. Always check the most up-to-date guidelines before reserving your cheap ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Nairobi.
The journey from central Edinburgh to EDI takes about 40 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 31 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
After a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near EDI. Whether you have an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Nairobi or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Nairobi
C$342 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Nairobi. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$836. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from EDI to Nairobi if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price in every month when looking for a ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Nairobi.
Create a Price Alert for cheap tickets from EDI to Nairobi. There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped. We'll let you know when there's a change in price.
Take advantage of the filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Edinburgh Airport to Nairobi, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Airports in Nairobi
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is around 14 kilometres from central Nairobi. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 22 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour and 11 minutes to get there using public transport.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Edinburgh Airport to Nairobi. Check in to one of these accommodation options near NBO instead:
Wilson Airport (WIL)
Wilson Airport (WIL) is about 3 kilometres from central Nairobi. Following your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Nairobi, it'll take you around 15 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take about 46 minutes.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to WIL. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your flight from EDI to Nairobi:
Best time to go to Nairobi
It's time to figure out your trip dates for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Nairobi. July is the busiest month to visit Nairobi. If you prefer a more relaxed atmosphere, go in February.
The warmest month in Nairobi is March, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Edinburgh Airport to Nairobi in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap flights from EDI to Nairobi in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 12ºC and 24ºC on average.
More about Nairobi
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Nairobi right here. Check out these options once you've locked in your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Nairobi:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Nairobi National Park, The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and Westlands Maasai Market D at the roof top are leading attractions which should be on every Nairobi itinerary.
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