Egypt from
Nairobi.
Nairobi to Cairo is one of the shortest long-distance hops in Africa. Even a week is enough for the pyramids, the Nile and a few days by the sea.
Kenya to Egypt
at a glance.
| Flights | Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta) has non-stop flights to Cairo, taking roughly 4 to 5 hours. |
|---|---|
| Time difference | Kenya is one hour ahead of Egypt in winter. During Egyptian summer time there is no difference. |
| Visa | Check what applies to Kenyan passports on the official e-Visa portal or with the Egyptian embassy in Nairobi. |
| Yellow fever | Egypt asks travellers arriving from countries with yellow fever risk, which include Kenya, for a valid vaccination certificate. Carry your card. |
| Money | Shillings are not exchanged in Egypt. Bring US dollars or use an international card. |
| Best months | October to April. The August school holidays are hot in the Nile Valley but good for the Red Sea. |
Visa rules depend on your passport and can change. Confirm the current requirements on the official Egypt e-Visa portal or with the Egyptian embassy before you book flights.
What to think about
before you book.
Because the flight is short and the clocks barely change, Kenyan travellers can do more in fewer days. A seven-day trip comfortably covers Cairo and Luxor, or Cairo and Sharm El Sheikh. Nine days adds a Nile cruise and the Red Sea.
If you are travelling in August, we plan the Nile Valley sightseeing for early mornings and put more time on the coast, where the sea makes the heat easier. December and the Easter holidays are ideal for the full route.
Popular with travellers
from Kenya.
Egypt Essentials
Six days for a first visit: Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum, old Cairo, then two full days in Luxor on both banks of the Nile.
See the plan →
Cairo & Sharm Escape
Three nights in Cairo, then three in Sharm El Sheikh with a boat day in Ras Mohammed National Park.
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Ancient Egypt, Open Water
Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum, a Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, then three days on the Red Sea at Hurghada.
See the plan →Questions we
hear often.
How long is the flight from Nairobi to Cairo?
About four to five hours non-stop.
Is one week enough for Egypt from Kenya?
Yes. With a short flight and no jet lag, a week covers Cairo plus Luxor or the Red Sea comfortably.
Do Kenyans need a visa for Egypt?
Check the official e-Visa portal or the Egyptian embassy in Nairobi for the current requirement for your passport.
Do we need a yellow fever certificate?
Egypt asks for one from travellers arriving from countries with yellow fever risk, including Kenya. Check with your travel clinic before you go.
Tell us when
you can travel.
We will plan the first and last days around flights from Kenya and send a full quote for the Egypt part of your trip.