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 $ 796 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 659 (in may) and $ 1009 (in august), which is a saving of $ 137 or a surplus of $ 214 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $651 to $705 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a thursday 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 47421 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

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Data analysis:

By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 659, saving $ 137 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 796). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 1009).

Flight Edinburgh-Kenya (Nairobi): when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 656 $ 785 fair price
February$ 656 $ 780 fair price
March$ 617 $ 677 good price
April$ 646 $ 772 fair price
May$ 607 $ 659 very good price
June$ 642 $ 770 fair price
July$ 807 $ 993 high price
August$ 847 $ 1009 very high price
September$ 597 $ 709 good price
October$ 632 $ 769 fair price
November$ 612 $ 715 good price
December$ 720 $ 908 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)

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Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Edinburgh to Kenya (Nairobi) range from $433 to $1247. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $434 to $488), 1% at the maximum price (from $1193 to $1247). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $651 to $705 (18% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Edinburgh->Kenya flight

There are 12 companies that serve Edinburgh from Kenya (Nairobi) airport: Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, EasyJet, Qatar Airways, KLM, Ryanair, Kenya Airways, Brussels Airlines, Air France, British Airways, Emirates and Swiss.

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Data analysis:

Of the 47421 flights analyzed in previous years, Turkish Airlines 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?

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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 $30.

Which day of the week to come back?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Kenya (Nairobi) to Edinburgh departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday for your return date, you will save an average of $24. Conversely, departing from Kenya (Nairobi) on a saturday may cost you an additional $51.

Top prices Edinburgh-Kenya (Nairobi)

Round tripDatesPrice
Edinburgh → Nairobi03-05 to 13-05-2025$ 548 
Edinburgh → Nairobi04-05 to 10-05-2025$ 490 
Edinburgh → Nairobi07-05 to 23-05-2025$ 626 
Edinburgh → Nairobi08-05 to 24-05-2025$ 637 
Edinburgh → Nairobi04-06 to 18-06-2025$ 614 
Edinburgh → Nairobi05-06 to 18-06-2025$ 616 
Edinburgh → Nairobi21-06 to 26-06-2025$ 547 
Edinburgh → Nairobi03-07 to 17-07-2025$ 552 
Edinburgh → Nairobi05-07 to 17-07-2025$ 630 
Edinburgh → Nairobi06-07 to 12-07-2025$ 637 

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?

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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 731 $, which is a saving of 65 $ 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 (107 $ 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: 677 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 740), 3 to 4 months ($ 737), 6 to 7 months ($ 681), 7 to 8 months ($ 728), 8 to 9 months ($ 740)
February

Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 642 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 768), 4 to 5 months ($ 756), 7 to 8 months ($ 659), 8 to 9 months ($ 695), 9 to 10 months ($ 697)
March

Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 618 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 658), 2 to 3 months ($ 649), 4 to 5 months ($ 656), 5 to 6 months ($ 629), 6 to 7 months ($ 628), 7 to 8 months ($ 671), 8 to 9 months ($ 621)
April

Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 698 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 720), 3 to 4 months ($ 733), 4 to 5 months ($ 711), 5 to 6 months ($ 758), 7 to 8 months ($ 745), 10 to 11 months ($ 734)
May

Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 626 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 657), 2 to 3 months ($ 644), 3 to 4 months ($ 628), 5 to 6 months ($ 659), 6 to 7 months ($ 630), 7 to 8 months ($ 645)
June

Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 608 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 705), 4 to 5 months ($ 760), 5 to 6 months ($ 693), 6 to 7 months ($ 716), 7 to 8 months ($ 683), 8 to 9 months ($ 703), 9 to 10 months ($ 719)
July

Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 849 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 929), 4 to 5 months ($ 916), 5 to 6 months ($ 875), 6 to 7 months ($ 975), 7 to 8 months ($ 934), 8 to 9 months ($ 912), 9 to 10 months ($ 883)
August

Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 856 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 999), 4 to 5 months ($ 917), 5 to 6 months ($ 970), 6 to 7 months ($ 975), 7 to 8 months ($ 968), 9 to 10 months ($ 924)
September

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 586 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 708), 5 to 6 months ($ 654), 6 to 7 months ($ 616), 8 to 9 months ($ 594), 9 to 10 months ($ 626), 10 to 11 months ($ 675)
October

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 658 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 769), 3 to 4 months ($ 745), 4 to 5 months ($ 731), 5 to 6 months ($ 723), 6 to 7 months ($ 659), 7 to 8 months ($ 681), 8 to 9 months ($ 664), 10 to 11 months ($ 748)
November

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 621 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 673), 2 to 3 months ($ 642), 3 to 4 months ($ 639), 4 to 5 months ($ 641), 6 to 7 months ($ 656), 7 to 8 months ($ 662)
December

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 812 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 839), 3 to 4 months ($ 827), 4 to 5 months ($ 833), 5 to 6 months ($ 849), 6 to 7 months ($ 862), 7 to 8 months ($ 885), 8 to 9 months ($ 822)

What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

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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 $13. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $12 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
April 2025$ 990
$709 to $3410		Find a flight
May 2025$ 597
$464 to $689		Find a flight
June 2025$ 651
$547 to $802		Find a flight
July 2025$ 956
$533 to $3233		Find a flight
August 2025$ 994
$899 to $1180		Find a flight
September 2025$ 876
$671 to $1834		Find a flight
October 2025$ 770
$652 to $837		Find a flight
November 2025$ 652
$639 to $663		Find a flight
December 2025$ 704
$652 to $755		Find a flight
January 2026$ 709
$681 to $739		Find a flight
February 2026$ 654
$654 to $654		Find a flight

Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, may, june, july, august, november, december, january and february are cheaper to travel to Kenya (Nairobi). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!

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