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How to get fromOttawa to Nairobiby plane, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Ottawa to Nairobi by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Nairobi

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    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane YOW - NBO
    22h 11m
    $504–1,604

  2. Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Nairobi Wilson Airport

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    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL)plane plane YOW - WIL
    41h 39m
    $463–1,503

  3. Train to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, fly to Nairobi

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Dorvaltrain train
    2. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane YUL - NBO
    22h 5m
    $830–1,309

  4. Bus to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, fly to Nairobi

    1. Take the bus from Ottawa to Syracuse Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane SYR - NBO
    24h 53m
    $881–2,272

  5. Bus, bus to Burlington International Airport, fly to Nairobi

    1. Take the bus from Ottawa, ON - 600 Cumberland St to Montreal, QC - 1597 Rue St-Hubertbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Montreal to Burlington Downtown Transit Ctrbus bus
    3. Fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane BTV - NBO
    29h 7m
    $835–2,154

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Nairobi (NBO) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration19h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$455Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,891.3 km
  • Duration: 22h 11m

What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Nairobi, Kenya?

Air France, Air Canada, and three other airlines fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Nairobi (NBO) twice daily.

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