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How to get fromDubai to Eastern Africaby plane, bus, shuttle, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Dubai to Eastern Africa by plane, bus, shuttle, or taxi

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  1. Fly Dubai International Airport to Nairobi, Matatu

    best
    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane DXB - NBO
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Naivashabus bus
    11h 3m
    $268–446

  2. Shuttle to Abu Dhabi, fly to Nairobi, Matatu

    cheapest
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Dubai - Ibn Battuta Mall to Abu Dhabi Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane AUH - NBO
    3. Take the bus from Nairobi to Naivashabus bus
    13h 8m
    $258–657

  3. Fly Sharjah International Airport to Nairobi, Matatu

    1. Fly from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane SHJ - NBO
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Naivashabus bus
    12h 30m
    $272–593

  4. Fly Dubai International Airport to Kisumu International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)plane plane DXB - KIS
    2. Take the bus from Kisumu to Nakurubus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Nakuru to Eastern Africataxi taxi
    15h 4m
    $338–995

  5. Fly Dubai International Airport to Eldoret International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Eldoret International Airport (EDL)plane plane DXB - EDL
    2. Take the bus from Eldoret to Nakurubus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Nakuru to Eastern Africataxi taxi
    14h 57m
    $456–1,420

Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Nairobi (NBO) flights

Calendar83Weekly Planes
Duration7h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$185Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,719.5 km
  • Duration: 11h 3m

What companies run services between Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Eastern Africa, Kenya?

There is no direct connection from Dubai to Eastern Africa. However, you can take the subway to Airport Terminal 3 Metro Station 1, walk to Dubai International Airport (DXB) airport, fly to Nairobi (NBO), walk to JKIA - Passenger Boarding, take the bus to Tusker/Ronald Ngala, walk to Nairobi, take the bus to Naivasha, then take the taxi to Eastern Africa. Alternatively, you can take the subway to City Centre Deira Metro Station 1, walk to Deira City Center Bus Station 2, take the bus to Sharjah, Al Jubail Bus Station 2, walk to Al Jubail Bus Terminal, take the line 116 bus to Sharjah Airport Bus Terminal, walk to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) airport, fly to Nairobi (NBO), walk to JKIA - Passenger Boarding, take the bus to Tusker/Ronald Ngala, walk to Nairobi, take the bus to Naivasha, then take the taxi to Eastern Africa.

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