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Quick Flight Summary from Nairobi to Cape Town

Key numbers to know before you book

  • Lowest recent price
    AED 1,383
  • Direct flight duration 9 hour 5 min
  • Arrival airports CPT
  • Best days to book Monday, Wednesday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    AED 1,460

Cheapest flights from Nairobi to Cape Town

Best Price

Taag

Taag
14 Sep, Mon
Nairobi – Cape Town
12h 20m
1 stop
NBOCPT

Air Tanzania

Air Tanzania
2 Sep, Wed
Nairobi – Cape Town
1d 1h 10m
1 stop
NBOCPT
Shortest Flight

Ethiopian Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines
8 Sep, Tue
Nairobi – Cape Town
11h
1 stop
NBOCPT

Airlink

Airlink
12 Sep, Sat
Nairobi – Cape Town
11h 50m
1 stop
NBOCPT

Last update: 25 August 2026 20:42

Estimated Prices for Nairobi to Cape Town Flights

Cheapest Day4 September Friday
Best Price
AED 1,158
Average Price
AED 1,563
AED 2,747
AED 1,158
AED 2,747
25Tue
Aug
AED 1,929
26Wed
AED 2,347
27Thu
AED 1,240
28Fri
AED 1,929
29Sat
30Sun
31Mon
AED 1,162
01Tue
Sep
AED 1,324
02Wed
03Thu
AED 1,158
04Fri
AED 1,324
05Sat
06Sun
AED 1,250
07Mon
AED 2,019
08Tue
09Wed
10Thu
AED 1,244
11Fri
12Sat
AED 1,235
13Sun
14Mon
15Tue
AED 1,288
16Wed
17Thu
AED 1,249
18Fri
19Sat
20Sun
21Mon
22Tue
23Wed

Key Features of the Airlines

Information compiled by AI. For the most up-to-date information, contact the airline.

Transportation to Airport from Nairobi City Center

Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Airport

You can reach the airport from Nairobi city center by taxi or the airport shuttle service that is provided by your hotel. There are the minibuses called 'matatu' and the buses for the passengers who prefer public transportation. Renting a car is another transportation alternative you can prefer. You should keep in mind that the traffic in the city is particularly dense during the day, and you should set out early no matter which means of transportation you prefer.

Bus

You can get on the bus number 34 departing from the city center to reach the airport. Ticket price only costs 50 KES and your journey takes about 40 minutes.

Hotel Shuttle Services

Hotel shuttle services offered by the hotels are one of the most comfortable transportation alternatives if you don’t want to lose time with renting a car because it is necessary to bargain with taxi drivers and means of public transportation are troublesome. If your hotel provides this service, you need to contact your hotel in advance and make a reservation to take advantage of this service.

Taxi

Taking a taxi is generally a frequently preferred transportation option in the city. However, you should remember that you need to bargain for taxi fare. If you are going to take a taxi to reach the airport, you can ask your hotel to help you with this, so you can travel by a trusted and safer taxi. You can reach the airport in about half an hour by taking a taxi.  

Matatu

In addition to the buses, matatu option is also available for those who prefer public transportation. You can reach the airport by these minibuses that are quite cheap, but you should keep in mind that you might have difficulty if you have lots of luggage because matatu minibuses are very crowded and the drivers usually drive fast and carelessly.

Rent a car

You can find the offices of many car rental companies in the city center. You need to drive straight through the A101 Mombasa road to reach the airport. If you are going to rent a car only to reach the airport, you can rent a car with a driver or you can rent a car from a company that has an office at the airport.

You should keep in mind that the traffic flows on the left side and the traffic rules are not very effective. You should also remember that the traffic is extremely heavy at certain times before deciding on the time you will leave.  

Transportation to Cape Town City Center from Airport

Cape Town Intl. Airport

Cape Town is one of the three capitals of the Republic of South Africa located in the southernmost of Africa continent. This second largest city of the continental Africa stands out with its natural beauties and unique marine products. When you climb the Table Mountain in Cape Town, you are welcomed by the breathtaking view of the city and the ocean. Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela, a symbol of freedom and racial equality in the world, was held captive for years, is also located within the borders of Cape Town.

Cape Town is a very rich city in terms of transportation options. The metro lines and vintage trains carrying passengers throughout the city are the two main elements of the rail system. Passengers generally prefer buses and minibuses in the city. It is also possible to travel around the city with blue and red double-decker buses specially designed for tourists. There are also taxi or car rental options for passengers who want a comfortable and quick transportation.

If you prefer a quick and comfortable transportation after your plane has landed, you can get car from one of the car rental companies operating 24 hours at the airport. You can also get to the city center in a comfortable way by preferring taxi, bus or shuttle service.

Taxi

Taxis, which are among the commonly used transportation vehicles in this city where the weather is hot, operate 24 hours at the airport. With the modern and comfortable taxis, you can get to wherever you want in the city after a travel of 30 minutes.

Bus

You can get to the city by using the buses waiting in front of the terminal building of Cape Town Airport. These buses offer service between 04:20 am and 10:00 pm. They operate every 20 minutes.

Shuttle Service

If you want to get to the city center in a quick way with a private driver, many shuttle companies are waiting for you at the airport. To benefit from shuttle service, you can make your payment before or after your arrival and enjoy a comfortable travel to the city center.

Car Rental

If you are planning to stay in the city for at least a few days or travel to nearby cities, renting a car might be useful. From car rental companies located at the airport such as Budget, Woodford, Avis and Thrifty, you can rent a vehicle with the features you want and travel comfortably to the city.

Cape Town Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Today
Tuesday
25 Aug
Clear
20°12°
Wednesday
26 Aug
Cloudy
26°11°
Thursday
27 Aug
Cloudy
26°15°
Friday
28 Aug
Cloudy
19°13°
Saturday
29 Aug
Clear
18°12°

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Frequently Asked Questions

When you search for Nairobi-Cape Town flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Nairobi-Cape Town flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
For Nairobi-Cape Town flights, you can use Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Airport, Wilson Airport as departure airport, and Cape Town Intl. Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between Nairobi-Cape Town is 4102 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 5 hour.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Nairobi-Cape Town flights is Tuesday.
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with Taag starts from approximately AED 1,158.
AirlinePriceStandard inclusions
Airlink
AED 2,747
Air Tanzania
AED 1,288
Ethiopian Airlines
AED 1,939
Taag
AED 1,158

Last update: 20.08.2026

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