Flights to Kenya — from African airports
Travelers reach Kenya from 6 African airports on 6 catalogued routes, served by Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, EgyptAir, South African Airways, RwandAir. This corridor sits in the intra-Africa + Gulf hub transit corridor. This page aggregates every catalogued route to Kenya — with the airlines, weekly frequency and a link to each route’s fare guide. Fares are quoted in USD.
Routes to Kenya
| Route | Carriers | Frequency | Per-route guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johannesburg (JNB) -> Nairobi (NBO) | KQ, SA, ET | ~35/wk | guide |
| Dar es Salaam (DAR) -> Nairobi (NBO) | KQ | ~14/wk | guide |
| Entebbe (EBB) -> Nairobi (NBO) | KQ, WB | ~21/wk | guide |
| Kigali (KGL) -> Nairobi (NBO) | WB, KQ | ~14/wk | guide |
| Lagos (LOS) -> Nairobi (NBO) | KQ, ET | ~7/wk | guide |
| Cairo (CAI) -> Nairobi (NBO) | MS, KQ | ~5/wk | guide |
Visa & currency
Visa: requirements vary by passport — most African nationals need a visa or eVisa; some destinations offer visa-on-arrival. Check the embassy or official immigration portal before booking.
Currency: KES. Plan on-the-ground spending in KES; compare airfares in USD.
When to book
Book 4-8 weeks ahead. Fares rise around the December holidays; mid-week departures are usually the cheapest. See each per-route guide above for month-by-month fare seasonality.
Departure airports for Kenya
- Cairo (CAI) airport guide
- Dar es Salaam (DAR) airport guide
- Entebbe (EBB) airport guide
- Johannesburg (JNB) airport guide
- Kigali (KGL) airport guide
- Lagos (LOS) airport guide
FAQ
Do I need a visa for Kenya? Visa requirements vary by passport — most African nationals need a visa or eVisa, and some destinations offer visa-on-arrival. Check the embassy or official immigration portal before booking.
What currency is used in Kenya? Kenya uses KES. Plan on-the-ground spending in KES and compare airfares in USD.
How many routes go to Kenya from Africa? Our catalogue lists 6 routes to Kenya from 6 African airports — see the table above.
When are flights to Kenya cheapest? Book 4-8 weeks ahead. Fares rise around the December holidays; mid-week departures are usually the cheapest.
Which airlines fly to Kenya? Carriers on routes to Kenya include Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, EgyptAir, South African Airways, RwandAir. See the per-route airlines in the table above.
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