Statistics on Edinburgh-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: Edinburgh)
The average price to go to Kenya (Nairobi) from Edinburgh airport is $ 762 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 635 (in march) and $ 969 (in august), which is a saving of $ 127 or a surplus of $ 208 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $630 to $682 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a sunday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Kenya (Nairobi) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Edinburgh-Kenya (Nairobi) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 42333 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Kenya (Nairobi) from Edinburgh and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 635, saving $ 127 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 762). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 969).
Flight Edinburgh-Kenya (Nairobi): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 631 | $ 747 | fair price |
| February | $ 632 | $ 726 | fair price |
| March | $ 562 | $ 635 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 622 | $ 741 | fair price |
| May | $ 582 | $ 637 | good price |
| June | $ 616 | $ 738 | fair price |
| July | $ 803 | $ 961 | high price |
| August | $ 814 | $ 969 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 573 | $ 685 | good price |
| October | $ 610 | $ 742 | fair price |
| November | $ 590 | $ 686 | good price |
| December | $ 692 | $ 869 | 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 Edinburgh to Kenya (Nairobi)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Edinburgh to Kenya (Nairobi) range from $419 to $1206. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $420 to $472), 1% at the maximum price (from $1154 to $1206). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $630 to $682 (17% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Edinburgh->Kenya flight
There are 12 companies that serve Edinburgh from Kenya (Nairobi) airport: Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, EasyJet, Qatar Airways, KLM, Ryanair, Kenya Airways, Brussels Airlines, Air France, British Airways, Emirates and Swiss.
Data analysis:
Of the 42333 flights analyzed in previous years, Lufthansa was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (18% of the time) on the Edinburgh->Kenya route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Edinburgh-Kenya (Nairobi) flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $32. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $29.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Kenya (Nairobi) to Edinburgh 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 $25. Conversely, departing from Kenya (Nairobi) on a saturday may cost you an additional $54.
Top prices Edinburgh-Kenya (Nairobi)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh → Nairobi | 02-03 to 16-03-2025 | $ 618 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
| Edinburgh → Nairobi | 06-03 to 27-03-2025 | $ 613 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
| Edinburgh → Nairobi | 07-03 to 17-03-2025 | $ 644 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
| Edinburgh → Nairobi | 09-03 to 18-03-2025 | $ 635 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Edinburgh → Nairobi | 12-03 to 26-03-2025 | $ 633 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
| Edinburgh → Nairobi | 15-04 to 27-04-2025 | $ 646 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
| Edinburgh → Nairobi | 09-06 to 17-06-2025 | $ 641 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Edinburgh → Nairobi | 01-07 to 22-07-2025 | $ 633 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
| Edinburgh → Nairobi | 02-09 to 30-09-2025 | $ 623 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
| Edinburgh → Nairobi | 03-09 to 30-09-2025 | $ 619 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
When to book your flight Edinburgh - Kenya (Nairobi) to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 8 to 9 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months 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 Edinburgh-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 Edinburgh to Kenya (Nairobi), it is recommended to buy it 8 to 9 months before departure (it is then on average 698 $, which is a saving of 64 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (119 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Edinburgh 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: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 655 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 707), 3 to 4 months ($ 715), 6 to 7 months ($ 659), 7 to 8 months ($ 704), 8 to 9 months ($ 716) |
| February | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 621 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 706), 1 to 2 months ($ 708), 7 to 8 months ($ 638), 8 to 9 months ($ 673), 9 to 10 months ($ 675) |
| March | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 598 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 628), 2 to 3 months ($ 606), 4 to 5 months ($ 630), 5 to 6 months ($ 599), 6 to 7 months ($ 608), 8 to 9 months ($ 601) |
| April | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 671 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 683), 4 to 5 months ($ 673), 5 to 6 months ($ 732), 7 to 8 months ($ 721), 8 to 9 months ($ 676), 10 to 11 months ($ 710) |
| May | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 589 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 636), 2 to 3 months ($ 622), 5 to 6 months ($ 636), 6 to 7 months ($ 602), 7 to 8 months ($ 619), 8 to 9 months ($ 606) |
| June | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 589 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 668), 4 to 5 months ($ 629), 5 to 6 months ($ 654), 6 to 7 months ($ 693), 7 to 8 months ($ 654), 8 to 9 months ($ 677), 9 to 10 months ($ 696) |
| July | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 810 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 900), 4 to 5 months ($ 882), 6 to 7 months ($ 936), 7 to 8 months ($ 901), 8 to 9 months ($ 878), 9 to 10 months ($ 848), 10 to 11 months ($ 822) |
| August | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 792 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 966), 4 to 5 months ($ 888), 5 to 6 months ($ 910), 6 to 7 months ($ 896), 7 to 8 months ($ 882), 9 to 10 months ($ 864) |
| September | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 538 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 685), 5 to 6 months ($ 633), 6 to 7 months ($ 585), 8 to 9 months ($ 544), 9 to 10 months ($ 602), 10 to 11 months ($ 653) |
| October | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 610 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 721), 4 to 5 months ($ 707), 5 to 6 months ($ 700), 6 to 7 months ($ 638), 7 to 8 months ($ 651), 9 to 10 months ($ 611), 10 to 11 months ($ 725) |
| November | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 601 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 650), 2 to 3 months ($ 621), 3 to 4 months ($ 618), 4 to 5 months ($ 620), 6 to 7 months ($ 635), 7 to 8 months ($ 640) |
| December | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 791 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 805), 3 to 4 months ($ 801), 4 to 5 months ($ 806), 5 to 6 months ($ 822), 6 to 7 months ($ 834), 7 to 8 months ($ 856), 8 to 9 months ($ 795) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Edinburgh->Kenya are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $12. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $15 more.
Edinburgh 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | $ 822 $822 to $822 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 945 $723 to $1331 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 818 $654 to $1175 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 748 $633 to $834 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 657 $609 to $704 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 735 $646 to $851 | fair price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 686 $639 to $714 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 695 $633 to $836 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 875 $633 to $1030 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1009 $816 to $1160 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 621 $619 to $623 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 658 $658 to $658 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, june, july, september and october are cheaper to travel to Kenya (Nairobi). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!