Flying from Nairobi to Dublin Airport (DUB): What you need to know
The timezone in Dublin is UTC+0, which is three hours behind Nairobi. Dublin Airport is located in Dublin.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Nairobi to DUB. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Airports in Nairobi
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from Nairobi to DUB with a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between NBO and DUB include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Travelling from central Nairobi to NBO takes around 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Nairobi to Dublin Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by staying at one of these hotels near Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport:
62% of flights that depart Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Nairobi to WIL in about 35 minutes. The airport is roughly 10 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 20 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Nairobi to DUB flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Nairobi Wilson Airport:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Nairobi Wilson Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 72%.
About Dublin Airport (DUB)
Have a late flight from Nairobi to Dublin Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Check in to one of these hotels near DUB and be in snooze mode sooner:
Booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Nairobi to Dublin Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Dublin Airport (DUB) to central Dublin
Dublin Airport is around 11 kilometres from the centre of Dublin. It takes around 25 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It takes roughly 30 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Nairobi to Dublin Airport (DUB)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Nairobi to Dublin Airport is $752. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,269. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from Nairobi to DUB, book in advance. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Nairobi to Dublin Airport (DUB)
July is the most popular month for flights from Nairobi to Dublin Airport (DUB). Plan your visit to Dublin in December if you prefer a quieter experience.
Before locking in your Nairobi to DUB plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Dublin, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC to 19ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Nairobi to Dublin Airport in January when temperatures are between 2ºC and 9ºC.
More about Dublin
Once you've booked your flight from Nairobi to Dublin Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Dublin:
Guinness Storehouse and Trinity College Library are a couple of popular attractions to add to your Dublin to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at St. Patrick's Cathedral.
Explore more of Ireland
You've visited Dublin, now it's time to explore other parts of Ireland. Travel about 225 kilometres southwest to Cork to check off its top attractions. From Blarney Castle & Gardens to Blarney Castle House(Teach Caisleán na Blarnan) and Blarney Stone, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Waterford is another must-experience destination in Ireland and is around 145 kilometres southwest of Dublin. No trip is complete without visiting Bishop's Palace, Christ Church Cathedral and Waterford Treasures Medieval Museum.