Award flights from Dubai (DXB) to Nairobi (NBO)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 4 programs for DXB→NBO. Lowest economy: 11,500 points + $134.79 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest business class: 35,000 points + $151.12 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest first class: 534,700 miles (GOL Smiles).
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Dubai (DXB) to Nairobi (NBO) at a glance
- From
- Dubai International, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (DXB)
- To
- Jomo Kenyatta International, Nairobi, Kenya (NBO)
- Programs with award space seen
- 4 of 4 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, premium economy and business class, via Emirates Skywards, GOL Smiles and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Air France (AF), Emirates (EK), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), Etihad Airways (EY), flydubai (FZ), KLM (KL), Kenya Airways (KQ), Egyptair (MS), Qatar Airways (QR), South African Airways (SA), Saudi Arabian Airlines (SV), Turkish Airlines (TK)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Nairobi (NBO)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 11,500 pts + $134.79 | Nonstop | Kenya Airways (KQ) | 1 | 323 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 15,000 pts + $126.62 | Nonstop | Emirates (EK) | 9+ | 326 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 23,000 pts + $156.75 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Etihad Airways (EY), KLM (KL), Saudi Arabian Airlines (SV) | 9+ | 5 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 36,700 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stopNonstop from 69,800 pts | Air France (AF), Emirates (EK), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), flydubai (FZ) +6 more | 1 | 327 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emirates SkywardsLowest observed | 45,000 pts + $126.62 | Nonstop | Emirates (EK) | 4 | 274 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 76,000 pts + $375.05 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL) | 4 | 4 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 311,100 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | Emirates (EK) | 1 | 15 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 35,000 pts + $151.12 | Nonstop | Kenya Airways (KQ) | 1 | 324 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 39,500 pts + $296.75 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Etihad Airways (EY), KLM (KL), Saudi Arabian Airlines (SV) | 3 | 5 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 50,000 pts + $420.69 | Nonstop | Emirates (EK) | 7 | 324 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 93,800 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stopNonstop from 394,000 pts | Air France (AF), Emirates (EK), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), flydubai (FZ) +4 more | 1 | 294 | See dates |
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOL Smiles | 534,700 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR) | 1 | 37 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: Emirates Skywards, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 11,500 pts + $134.79 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Emirates Skywards | 45,000 pts + $126.62 | 4 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 35,000 pts + $151.12 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 39,500 pts + $296.75 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | GOL Smiles | 534,700 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them at the time shown. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 11,500 points via Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed nonstop space on 323 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
- Premium economy: nonstop from 45,000 miles via Emirates Skywards, which showed nonstop space on 274 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 394,000 miles via GOL Smiles, which showed nonstop space on 75 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Dubai (DXB) to Nairobi (NBO) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11,500 · Virgin Atlantic (14 dates) | 45,000 · Skywards (7 dates) | 35,000 · Virgin Atlantic (15 dates) | 534,700 · Smiles (1 date) | |
| 11,500 · Virgin Atlantic (30 dates) | 45,000 · Skywards (30 dates) | 35,000 · Virgin Atlantic (30 dates) | 534,700 · Smiles (1 date) | |
| 11,500 · Virgin Atlantic (31 dates) | 45,000 · Skywards (9 dates) | 35,000 · Virgin Atlantic (31 dates) | 534,700 · Smiles (16 dates) | |
| 11,500 · Virgin Atlantic (31 dates) | 45,000 · Skywards (26 dates) | 35,000 · Virgin Atlantic (31 dates) | 534,700 · Smiles (8 dates) | |
| 11,500 · Virgin Atlantic (28 dates) | 45,000 · Skywards (28 dates) | 35,000 · Virgin Atlantic (28 dates) | — | |
| 11,500 · Virgin Atlantic (31 dates) | 45,000 · Skywards (31 dates) | 35,000 · Virgin Atlantic (31 dates) | 534,700 · Smiles (5 dates) | |
| 11,500 · Virgin Atlantic (30 dates) | 45,000 · Skywards (29 dates) | 35,000 · Virgin Atlantic (30 dates) | 534,700 · Smiles (4 dates) | |
| 11,500 · Virgin Atlantic (31 dates) | 45,000 · Skywards (31 dates) | 35,000 · Virgin Atlantic (31 dates) | — | |
| 11,500 · Virgin Atlantic (30 dates) | 45,000 · Skywards (30 dates) | 35,000 · Virgin Atlantic (30 dates) | — | |
| 11,500 · Virgin Atlantic (31 dates) | 45,000 · Skywards (25 dates) | 35,000 · Virgin Atlantic (31 dates) | — | |
| 11,500 · Virgin Atlantic (31 dates) | 45,000 · Skywards (28 dates) | 35,000 · Virgin Atlantic (31 dates) | 534,700 · Smiles (2 dates) | |
| 11,500 · Virgin Atlantic (5 dates) | 311,100 · Smiles (1 date) | 35,000 · Virgin Atlantic (5 dates) | — |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Emirates Skywards | 5:4 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:0.75 · Instant | — | 1:0.8 · Instant | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
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Search Dubai (DXB) to Nairobi (NBO)Questions about award flights from Dubai (DXB) to Nairobi (NBO)
What's the lowest Dubai (DXB) to Nairobi (NBO) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 11,500 points + $134.79 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 323 departure dates (newest observation Oct 14, 2026, 02:13 UTC). In business class, 35,000 points + $151.12 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed business-class award space on 324 departure dates (newest observation Oct 14, 2026, 02:13 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Dubai (DXB) to Nairobi (NBO)?
4 programs in the last 30 days: Emirates Skywards (economy 326 dates, premium economy 274 dates, business class 324 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 327 dates, premium economy 15 dates, business class 294 dates, first class 37 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 5 dates, premium economy 4 dates, business class 5 dates); Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (economy 323 dates, business class 324 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Dubai (DXB) to Nairobi (NBO)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, premium economy and business class, bookable via Emirates Skywards, GOL Smiles and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 11,500 points with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Which credit card points can book awards from Dubai (DXB) to Nairobi (NBO)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Emirates Skywards (5:4), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Emirates Skywards (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Emirates Skywards (1:0.75), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: Emirates Skywards (1:0.8), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from Dubai (DXB) to Nairobi (NBO)?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 11,500 points with Virgin Atlantic (31 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 35,000 points with Virgin Atlantic (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.