Award flights from Nairobi (NBO) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 9 programs for NBO→AUH. Lowest economy: 10,625 miles + $201.35 (Etihad Guest). Lowest business: 35,000 miles + $58.88 (Avianca LifeMiles). Lowest first: 190,999 miles + $455.70 (Etihad Guest).
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NBO to AUH at a glance
- From
- Jomo Kenyatta International, Nairobi, Kenya (NBO)
- To
- Abu Dhabi International, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (AUH)
- Programs with award space seen
- 9 of 10 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and business, via American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Etihad Guest and Air France/KLM Flying Blue
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Air France (AF), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), Etihad Airways (EY), Gulf Air (GF), KLM (KL), Lufthansa (LH), Egyptair (MS), Qatar Airways (QR), Brussels Airlines (SN), 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 Abu Dhabi (AUH)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etihad GuestLowest observed | 10,625 pts + $201.35 | Nonstop | Air France (AF), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), Etihad Airways (EY), Gulf Air (GF) +2 more | 9+ | 328 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 17,000 pts + $131.35 | Nonstop | Air France (AF), Etihad Airways (EY), KLM (KL), Saudi Arabian Airlines (SV) | 9+ | 8 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 17,500 pts + $58.88 | 1 stop | Egyptair (MS) | 2 | 160 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 22,000 pts + $158.77 | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR) | 9+ | 309 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 22,500 pts + $113.55 | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR) | 8 | 324 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 22,500 pts + $59.35 | 1 stop | Ethiopian Airlines (ET), Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 294 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 30,000 pts + $56.35 | Nonstop | Etihad Airways (EY), Qatar Airways (QR) | — | 319 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 30,000 pts + $91.03 | 1 stopNonstop from 39,300 pts | Etihad Airways (EY), Gulf Air (GF), Lufthansa (LH), Egyptair (MS) +2 more | 2 | 304 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 43,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 320 | See dates |
Business
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avianca LifeMilesLowest observed | 35,000 pts + $58.88 | 1 stop | Egyptair (MS) | 1 | 108 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 38,000 pts + $149.40 | 1 stopNonstop from 45,000 pts · Mixed cabin | Air France (AF), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), Etihad Airways (EY), Gulf Air (GF) +2 more | 2 | 328 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 40,000 pts + $91.03 | 1 stopNonstop from 73,700 pts | Etihad Airways (EY), Gulf Air (GF), Egyptair (MS), Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 292 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 55,000 pts + $56.35 | Nonstop | Etihad Airways (EY), Qatar Airways (QR) | — | 245 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 65,000 pts + $59.35 | 1 stopMixed cabin | Ethiopian Airlines (ET), Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 297 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 88,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 309 | See dates |
Not seen in business: Alaska Atmos Rewards, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Virgin Australia Velocity.
First
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etihad Guest | 190,999 pts + $455.70 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Etihad Airways (EY), KLM (KL) | 2 | 4 | See dates |
Not seen in first: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Turkish Miles & Smiles, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity.
Premium Economy: not seen in the last 30 days.
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 | Etihad Guest | 10,625 pts + $201.35 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Virgin Australia Velocity | 22,000 pts + $158.77 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 22,500 pts + $113.55 | 8 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Avianca LifeMiles | 35,000 pts + $58.88 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 40,000 pts + $91.03 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | American Airlines AAdvantage | 55,000 pts + $56.35 | — | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 65,000 pts + $59.35 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Turkish Miles & Smiles | 88,000 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 10,625 miles via Etihad Guest, which showed nonstop space on 328 dates (4 programs had nonstop space).
- Business: nonstop from 45,000 miles via Etihad Guest, which showed nonstop space on 328 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly NBO to AUH on points
| Month | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10,625 · Etihad Guest (16 dates) | 35,000 · LifeMiles (2 dates) | — | |
| 10,625 · Etihad Guest (30 dates) | 35,000 · LifeMiles (14 dates) | — | |
| 10,625 · Etihad Guest (31 dates) | 35,000 · LifeMiles (26 dates) | — | |
| 10,625 · Etihad Guest (31 dates) | 35,000 · LifeMiles (17 dates) | — | |
| 10,625 · Etihad Guest (28 dates) | 35,000 · LifeMiles (14 dates) | — | |
| 10,625 · Etihad Guest (31 dates) | 35,000 · LifeMiles (21 dates) | — | |
| 10,625 · Etihad Guest (30 dates) | 35,000 · LifeMiles (4 dates) | 190,999 · Etihad Guest (3 dates) | |
| 10,625 · Etihad Guest (31 dates) | 35,000 · LifeMiles (2 dates) | 190,999 · Etihad Guest (1 date) | |
| 10,625 · Etihad Guest (30 dates) | 35,000 · LifeMiles (3 dates) | — | |
| 10,625 · Etihad Guest (31 dates) | 35,000 · LifeMiles (3 dates) | — | |
| 17,500 · LifeMiles (1 date) | 35,000 · LifeMiles (2 dates) | — | |
| 10,625 · Etihad Guest (8 dates) | 40,000 · Aeroplan (3 dates) | — |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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What's the lowest Nairobi to Abu Dhabi award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 10,625 miles + $201.35 with Etihad Guest. Etihad Guest showed economy award space on 328 departure dates (newest observation Oct 14, 2026, 00:01 UTC). In business, 35,000 miles + $58.88 with Avianca LifeMiles. Avianca LifeMiles showed business award space on 108 departure dates (newest observation Oct 10, 2026, 04:30 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on NBO→AUH?
9 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 319 dates, business 245 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 304 dates, business 292 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 324 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 160 dates, business 108 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 328 dates, business 328 dates, first 4 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 8 dates); Turkish Miles & Smiles (economy 320 dates, business 309 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 294 dates, business 297 dates) and 1 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from NBO to AUH?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and business, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Etihad Guest and Air France/KLM Flying Blue. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 10,625 miles with Etihad Guest.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest NBO→AUH award prices?
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, 10,625 miles with Etihad Guest (31 dates); in business, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 35,000 miles with LifeMiles (26 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.