Flying from Nairobi to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): what you need to know
Get your vacation planning started by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Nairobi to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Wilson Airport (WIL) are the two main airports in Nairobi.
Edinburgh is 3 hours behind Nairobi. Edinburgh Airport is located in Edinburgh, which operates on the UTC+0 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your flight from Nairobi to EDI.
Popular months like July or other peak seasons mean bigger queues and potential delays. Stay ahead of the crowds by arriving at the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Nairobi
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and possibly even visit a new city. When searching for flights from Nairobi to EDI departing from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
NBO is approximately 14 kilometres from central Nairobi. To work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful traveller tool will show you the fastest route and your public transport options.
Catching an early flight from Nairobi to Edinburgh Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near Jomo Kenyatta International Airport:
Wilson Airport (WIL)
Visit family or friends or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Nairobi to Edinburgh Airport, here's where you can stop when taking off from Wilson Airport:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
You can arrive at WIL from central Nairobi in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport will take roughly 46 minutes to cover the 3 kilometres or so.
You're going on vacation, so why not book an extra night away from home? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Wilson Airport the day before your flight from Nairobi to EDI:
About Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Nairobi to Edinburgh Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near EDI instead:
Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh
From Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 31 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Nairobi to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
For a one-way ticket from Nairobi to Edinburgh Airport, C$680 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return flight from just C$1,338. These are currently the lowest fares but are subject to change depending on availability.
We suggest booking as early as possible to get flight tickets from Nairobi to EDI. You're more likely to land a great deal and enjoy a wider selection of departure times and travel dates.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price in every month when searching for your ticket from Nairobi to Edinburgh Airport.
Create a Price Alert and track any changes on this route through push notifications or email. You'll know straight away when fares go down. The right timing can be the key to finding flight tickets from Nairobi to EDI.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Nairobi to Edinburgh Airport.
The best time to fly from Nairobi to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
February is the quietest time of year to fly to Edinburgh. Alternatively, join the crowds and take off in June. This is the busiest month for flights from Nairobi to Edinburgh Airport.
Schedule your flight from Nairobi to EDI for July if you're eager to head to the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Edinburgh to range from 9ºC to 20ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC and 7ºC. Look for cheap flights from Nairobi to Edinburgh Airport sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Edinburgh
After booking your flight from Nairobi to Edinburgh Airport, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Edinburgh:
One of the best ways to get a feel for Edinburgh is to explore its top attractions. Highlights include Edinburgh Castle, Arthur's Seat and National Museum of Scotland.
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