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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Sharjah Airport to Nairobi? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $640. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Nairobi.$565 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Sep, returning Fri, 11 Sep.Return flight with Air Arabia.Outbound direct flight with Air Arabia departs from Sharjah on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound direct flight with Air Arabia departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Fri, 11 Sep, arriving in Sharjah.Price includes taxes and charges.From $565, select.
Nairobi.$581 per passenger.Departing Sat, 17 Oct, returning Sun, 25 Oct.Return flight with Air Arabia.Outbound direct flight with Air Arabia departs from Sharjah on Sat, 17 Oct, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound direct flight with Air Arabia departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in Sharjah.Price includes taxes and charges.From $581, select.
Nairobi.$597 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Dec, returning Fri, 22 Jan.Return flight with Air Arabia.Outbound direct flight with Air Arabia departs from Sharjah on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound direct flight with Air Arabia departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Fri, 22 Jan, arriving in Sharjah.Price includes taxes and charges.From $597, select.
Nairobi.$604 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Nov, returning Sat, 9 Jan.Return flight with Air Arabia.Outbound direct flight with Air Arabia departs from Sharjah on Thu, 26 Nov, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound direct flight with Air Arabia departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Sat, 9 Jan, arriving in Sharjah.Price includes taxes and charges.From $604, select.
Nairobi.$605 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Sep, returning Thu, 29 Oct.Return flight with Air Arabia.Outbound direct flight with Air Arabia departs from Sharjah on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound direct flight with Air Arabia departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Sharjah.Price includes taxes and charges.From $605, select.
Nairobi.$612 per passenger.Departing Sat, 23 Jan, returning Sun, 31 Jan.Return flight with Air Arabia.Outbound direct flight with Air Arabia departs from Sharjah on Sat, 23 Jan, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound direct flight with Air Arabia departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Sun, 31 Jan, arriving in Sharjah.Price includes taxes and charges.From $612, select.
Nairobi.$612 per passenger.Departing Fri, 24 Jul, returning Wed, 29 Jul.Return flight with Air Arabia.Outbound direct flight with Air Arabia departs from Sharjah on Fri, 24 Jul, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound direct flight with Air Arabia departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Sharjah.Price includes taxes and charges.From $612, select.
Nairobi.$615 per passenger.Departing Sun, 7 Feb, returning Sun, 7 Mar.Return flight with Air Arabia.Outbound direct flight with Air Arabia departs from Sharjah on Sun, 7 Feb, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound direct flight with Air Arabia departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Sun, 7 Mar, arriving in Sharjah.Price includes taxes and charges.From $615, select.
Nairobi.$621 per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Nov, returning Thu, 3 Dec.Return flight with Air Arabia.Outbound direct flight with Air Arabia departs from Sharjah on Fri, 27 Nov, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound direct flight with Air Arabia departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Sharjah.Price includes taxes and charges.From $621, select.
Nairobi.$623 per passenger.Departing Sat, 25 Jul, returning Sat, 1 Aug.Return flight with Air Arabia.Outbound direct flight with Air Arabia departs from Sharjah on Sat, 25 Jul, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound direct flight with Air Arabia departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Sat, 1 Aug, arriving in Sharjah.Price includes taxes and charges.From $623, select.
Nairobi.$623 per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 Oct, returning Tue, 3 Nov.Return flight with Air Arabia.Outbound direct flight with Air Arabia departs from Sharjah on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound direct flight with Air Arabia departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Sharjah.Price includes taxes and charges.From $623, select.
Nairobi.$624 per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Aug, returning Thu, 3 Sep.Return flight with Air Arabia.Outbound direct flight with Air Arabia departs from Sharjah on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound direct flight with Air Arabia departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Sharjah.Price includes taxes and charges.From $624, select.
Nairobi.$625 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Nov, returning Fri, 27 Nov.Return flight with Air Arabia.Outbound direct flight with Air Arabia departs from Sharjah on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound direct flight with Air Arabia departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Fri, 27 Nov, arriving in Sharjah.Price includes taxes and charges.From $625, select.
Nairobi.$626 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Jul, returning Wed, 2 Sep.Return flight with Air Arabia.Outbound direct flight with Air Arabia departs from Sharjah on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound direct flight with Air Arabia departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Sharjah.Price includes taxes and charges.From $626, select.
Nairobi.$640 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Mar, returning Sun, 14 Mar.Return flight with Air Arabia.Outbound direct flight with Air Arabia departs from Sharjah on Wed, 10 Mar, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound direct flight with Air Arabia departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Sun, 14 Mar, arriving in Sharjah.Price includes taxes and charges.From $640, select.
Nairobi.$640 per passenger.Departing Thu, 13 Aug, returning Tue, 18 Aug.Return flight with Air Arabia.Outbound direct flight with Air Arabia departs from Sharjah on Thu, 13 Aug, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound direct flight with Air Arabia departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Tue, 18 Aug, arriving in Sharjah.Price includes taxes and charges.From $640, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Sharjah to Nairobi

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Sharjah to Nairobi flights are currently cheapest in September.
Jul
from $612
Aug
from $640
Sep
from $565
Oct
from $581
Nov
from $625
Dec
from $683
Jan
from $612
Feb
from $1,028
Mar
from $640
Apr
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Direct flights from Sharjah to Nairobi

Alternative Sharjah to Nairobi routes

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

Nairobi Wilson

3km from central Nairobi
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from $2,537
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Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta

13km from central Nairobi
Cheapest
from $565
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Sharjah to Nairobi: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$565
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time5 hrs, 12 mins
Most popular airlineAir Arabia
Average flights per week9

Finding cheap flights from Sharjah to Nairobi: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Nairobi: Nairobi Wilson and Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.
The best price we found for a return flight from Sharjah to Nairobi is $565. 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.
5 hours and 12 minutes is the average flight time from Sharjah to Nairobi.
Air Arabia, Kenya Airways and Safe Air fly direct from Sharjah to Nairobi.
As of July 2026, there are 9 flights per week flying from Sharjah to Nairobi.
The cheapest month to fly from Sharjah to Nairobi is usually September.
If you're flying from Sharjah Airport, the cheapest airport near Nairobi is Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta – which is 13.2 km away from the centre of Nairobi. We've found flights into this airport from $565.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Sharjah Airport to Nairobi on Thursday, 3 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 12 minutes.
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.

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.

In July, the average temperature is usually around 19°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.
Currently, Air Arabia offers the cheapest flight tickets to Nairobi.

Flying from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Nairobi: what you need to know

  • The average duration of a direct flight from Sharjah International Airport to Nairobi is 5 hours 10 minutes.

  • The timezone in Nairobi is UTC+3. The city is one hour behind Sharjah, where Sharjah International Airport is located.

  • Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is the most popular route, with six flights a week to pick from. You can fly from SHJ to NBO at 09:00 with Air Arabia.

  • For a smooth 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 board your SHJ to Nairobi flight.

  • During popular months like July, 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 of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.

  • You can book a direct Sharjah International Airport to Nairobi ticket. Start your journey at SHJ and arrive at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).

  • Air Arabia is a popular airline that operates direct flights from Sharjah International Airport to Nairobi.

  • Consider adding a stopover to potentially unlock a cheaper plane ticket from SHJ to Nairobi. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:

    • Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)

    • Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)

    • Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport (MED)

  • Located around 10 kilometres from central Sharjah, SHJ can be reached in about 20 minutes by car. Travelling on public transport will take roughly 40 minutes.

  • Searching for a hotel close to SHJ? If you've booked an early flight from Sharjah International Airport to Nairobi, these accommodation options set you up for a seamless send-off:

  • Of all flights leaving Sharjah International Airport, 76% land on schedule at their destination.

How to find the cheapest flights from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Nairobi

  • The best price we've found for a one-way Sharjah International Airport to Nairobi flight is $274. The cheapest price for a return flight is $565. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Lock in cheap flights from SHJ to Nairobi by booking five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.

  • The best month for scoring cheap Sharjah International Airport to Nairobi tickets is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates with the lowest fares.

  • There's no need to check back constantly to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know when there's an extra saving on cheap flights from SHJ to Nairobi.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Sharjah International Airport to Nairobi.

Airports in Nairobi

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)

  • Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to the centre of Nairobi takes about 30 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 18 kilometres away.

  • If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 5 minutes.

  • Think about booking a hotel near NBO if you have a late flight from Sharjah International Airport to Nairobi. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:

  • Reserving your vehicle from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport about three weeks before your flight from SHJ to Nairobi can help you get the best possible rate.

Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL)

  • Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) is around 10 kilometres from the centre of Nairobi. After your flight from Sharjah International Airport to Nairobi, it'll take you around 20 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.

  • If you choose to travel on public transport, the ride to the centre takes 35 minutes or so.

  • After stepping off your SHJ to Nairobi flight, tuck yourself in at a hotel close to WIL. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:

  • Avoid filling out paperwork at the rental desk by having everything prearranged. Reserve your ride from WIL a few weeks in advance so you can just grab the keys and get going.

Best time to go to Nairobi

  • July is the most popular month for flights from Sharjah International Airport to Nairobi. To avoid the crowds, head to Nairobi in December.

  • The warmest month in Nairobi is February, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your Sharjah International Airport to Nairobi plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.

  • If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SHJ to Nairobi in July when temperatures average between 12ºC (54ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).

More about Nairobi

  • Once you've booked your flight from Sharjah International Airport to Nairobi, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Nairobi:

  • There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, Masai Mara National Reserve and Giraffe manor are leading attractions which should be on any good Nairobi itinerary.

Explore more of Kenya

  • Nairobi has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Kenya just waiting to be explored. About 434 kilometres southeast of Nairobi, a trip to Mombasa will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Mombasa Marine National Park, Fort Jesus and Mombasa Beach.

  • If you're interested in discovering another side of Kenya, consider Nakuru, about 145 kilometres northwest of Nairobi. Nakuru National Park, Lake Nakuru and Lake Nakuru View are key reasons to visit.

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