Statistics on Dublin-Kenya (Nairobi) flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Kenya (Nairobi) (from: Dublin)
The average price to go to Kenya (Nairobi) from Dublin airport is $ 685 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 566 (in may) and $ 956 (in august), which is a saving of $ 120 or a surplus of $ 271 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $472 to $524 and it is generally more economical to leave on a thursday and return on a sunday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Kenya (Nairobi) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Dublin-Kenya (Nairobi) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60079 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Kenya (Nairobi) from Dublin and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 566, saving $ 120 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 685). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 956).
Flight Dublin-Kenya (Nairobi): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 546 | $ 651 | good price |
| February | $ 546 | $ 620 | good price |
| March | $ 479 | $ 577 | good price |
| April | $ 563 | $ 651 | good price |
| May | $ 500 | $ 566 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 578 | $ 686 | fair price |
| July | $ 742 | $ 901 | high price |
| August | $ 795 | $ 956 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 544 | $ 617 | good price |
| October | $ 548 | $ 618 | good price |
| November | $ 506 | $ 578 | good price |
| December | $ 641 | $ 797 | fair price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Dublin to Kenya (Nairobi)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Dublin to Kenya (Nairobi) range from $366 to $1153. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $367 to $419), 1% at the maximum price (from $1100 to $1153). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $472 to $524 (13% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Dublin->Kenya flight
There are 14 companies that serve Dublin from Kenya (Nairobi) airport: Turkish Airlines, Kenya Airways, Ryanair, KLM, Qatar Airways, Aer Lingus, Air France, Lufthansa, EgyptAir, British Airways, Etihad Airways, Emirates, Swiss and Ethiopian Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 60079 flights analyzed in previous years, Turkish Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (16% of the time) on the Dublin->Kenya route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Dublin-Kenya (Nairobi) flights departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday as your departure date, you can save an average of $20. On the other hand, departing on a monday may cost you an additional $19.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Kenya (Nairobi) to Dublin departing on a sunday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a sunday for your return date, you will save an average of $17. Conversely, departing from Kenya (Nairobi) on a saturday may cost you an additional $21.
Top prices Dublin-Kenya (Nairobi)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin → Nairobi | 01-03 to 16-03-2025 | $ 519 | layover flight with Swiss |
| Dublin → Nairobi | 05-03 to 26-03-2025 | $ 491 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
| Dublin → Nairobi | 11-03 to 27-03-2025 | $ 526 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
| Dublin → Nairobi | 14-03 to 23-03-2025 | $ 484 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
| Dublin → Nairobi | 01-04 to 30-04-2025 | $ 485 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
| Dublin → Nairobi | 02-04 to 12-04-2025 | $ 504 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
| Dublin → Nairobi | 15-04 to 29-04-2025 | $ 527 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
| Dublin → Nairobi | 01-06 to 13-06-2025 | $ 491 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
| Dublin → Nairobi | 03-06 to 17-06-2025 | $ 502 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
| Dublin → Nairobi | 03-09 to 17-09-2025 | $ 509 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
When to book your flight Dublin - Kenya (Nairobi) to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 3 to 4 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Dublin-Kenya flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a sunday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Dublin to Kenya (Nairobi), it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 652 $, which is a saving of 33 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (77 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Dublin to Kenya (Nairobi) flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 590 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 626), 5 to 6 months ($ 640), 7 to 8 months ($ 606), 8 to 9 months ($ 624), 9 to 10 months ($ 614), 10 to 11 months ($ 634) |
| February | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 530 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 610), 3 to 4 months ($ 611), 7 to 8 months ($ 569), 9 to 10 months ($ 598) |
| March | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 537 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 571), 3 to 4 months ($ 540), 5 to 6 months ($ 559), 8 to 9 months ($ 565), 9 to 10 months ($ 552), 10 to 11 months ($ 561) |
| April | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 609 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 644), 2 to 3 months ($ 618), 4 to 5 months ($ 627), 5 to 6 months ($ 632), 6 to 7 months ($ 636), 9 to 10 months ($ 622) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 540 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 552), 3 to 4 months ($ 545), 4 to 5 months ($ 549), 6 to 7 months ($ 559), 10 to 11 months ($ 561) |
| June | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 610 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 660), 2 to 3 months ($ 658), 3 to 4 months ($ 646), 4 to 5 months ($ 618), 5 to 6 months ($ 647), 7 to 8 months ($ 656), 8 to 9 months ($ 676), 10 to 11 months ($ 683) |
| July | Best time: 11 to 12 months before departure (average price: 734 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 889), 3 to 4 months ($ 826), 4 to 5 months ($ 824), 5 to 6 months ($ 773), 6 to 7 months ($ 784), 7 to 8 months ($ 832), 8 to 9 months ($ 753), 9 to 10 months ($ 813), 10 to 11 months ($ 875) |
| August | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 801 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 949), 3 to 4 months ($ 879), 5 to 6 months ($ 928), 6 to 7 months ($ 949), 7 to 8 months ($ 855), 8 to 9 months ($ 831), 10 to 11 months ($ 841), 11 to 12 months ($ 915) |
| September | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 563 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 612), 2 to 3 months ($ 612), 3 to 4 months ($ 594), 5 to 6 months ($ 572), 6 to 7 months ($ 581), 7 to 8 months ($ 567), 9 to 10 months ($ 601), 10 to 11 months ($ 596) |
| October | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 559 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 605), 3 to 4 months ($ 597), 4 to 5 months ($ 594), 5 to 6 months ($ 589), 6 to 7 months ($ 566), 8 to 9 months ($ 561), 9 to 10 months ($ 582) |
| November | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 520 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 568), 3 to 4 months ($ 561), 4 to 5 months ($ 535), 5 to 6 months ($ 528), 6 to 7 months ($ 549), 9 to 10 months ($ 566) |
| December | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 718 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 759), 2 to 3 months ($ 782), 4 to 5 months ($ 761), 5 to 6 months ($ 777), 6 to 7 months ($ 788), 8 to 9 months ($ 742), 10 to 11 months ($ 769) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Dublin->Kenya are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $6. Conversely, by buying it on a wednesday, you may end up paying $8 more.
Dublin to Kenya (Nairobi): flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2024 | $ 930 $706 to $1424 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 823 $635 to $1362 | very high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 718 $614 to $858 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 639 $479 to $855 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 660 $484 to $910 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 651 $509 to $779 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 724 $490 to $1028 | high price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 939 $691 to $1196 | high price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1045 $831 to $1395 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 626 $509 to $854 | high price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 708 $544 to $824 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, no month is currently cheaper. We therefore advise you to wait for prices to drop before booking your flight to Kenya (Nairobi).