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$139
22 Feb – 1 Mar · Jambojet · direct
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22 Feb – 1 Mar · Jambojet
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468 km
Distance
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1 h 20 min
Shortest flight
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67%
Direct flights
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3
Airlines
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$81
One way from
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$139
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The route at a glance
The flight from Nairobi to Lamu covers about 468 km; the shortest flight takes 1 h 20 min, a typical one 1 h 38 min.
67% of the cheapest tickets are direct; Jambojet carries 83% of them.
Most cheap flights leave from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (13 km from the centre of Nairobi).
Most land at Lamu (0 km from the centre of Lamu).
A one-way ticket starts at $81, a round trip at $139.
Cheapest price by month
| Month | Round trip from |
|---|---|
| November 2026 | $200 |
| December 2026 | $169 |
| January 2027 | $180 |
| February 2027 | $139 |
Cheapest day to fly
Looking two months ahead, 11 November is the cheapest date to leave, at $81.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 $81 |
12 $88 |
13 $88 |
14 $94 |
15 $84 |
Cheaper More expensive
- $81 — Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026
- $84 — Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026
- $88 — Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026
- $88 — Friday, Nov. 13, 2026
- $94 — Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026
Price trend, last 30 days
Prices over the past month ranged from $133 to $195, with $152 the usual level.
Today's price is 9% below that average — a good moment to book.
- 5 October — $172
- 10 October — $195
- 15 October — $149
- 20 October — $133
- 25 October — $133
- 30 October — $140
- 4 November — $139
Trip length and timing
Travellers who pay least stay roughly 10 nights — 7 nights on the very cheapest ticket — and book about 54 days before departure.
Airlines on this route
Airports used
Alternatives
Nearby alternatives from Nairobi: Malindi from $136, Ukunda from $143.
- Nairobi – Malindi · $136 · 139 km away
- Nairobi – Ukunda · $143 · 272 km away
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Questions and answers
- What is the cheapest price for flights from Nairobi to Lamu?
- The cheapest round-trip ticket found recently costs $139.
- Which month is the cheapest to fly from Nairobi to Lamu?
- February 2027 is currently the cheapest month, with tickets from $139.
- Are there direct flights from Nairobi to Lamu?
- Yes. Direct flights were found from $139.
- Which airlines fly from Nairobi to Lamu?
- Airlines found on this route: Safarilink Aviation, Jambojet, Skyward Airlines.
- How far is Lamu from Nairobi?
- The distance is about 468 km. A direct flight takes about 1 h 20 min.
- How long is the flight from Nairobi to Lamu?
- The shortest flight takes 1 h 20 min; most take about 1 h 38 min.
- Which airports do flights from Nairobi to Lamu use?
- Most depart from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and arrive at Lamu.