Amsterdam (AMS) to Nairobi (NBO) flights

An economy award from Amsterdam (AMS) to Nairobi (NBO) starts at 12,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on KLM, plus taxes and fees from $226.40. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Amsterdam (AMS) to Nairobi (NBO): Kenya Airways and KLM. The two airports are 4,149 miles (6,677 km) apart. Kenya Airways and KLM are in SkyTeam. There are also 21 ways to fly it with one stop, through Frankfurt, Brussels and Cairo and more.
How many miles AMS to NBO costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn KLM | 12,000β22,000 | $226.40β403.80 |
| Air France-KLM Flying BlueOn KLM | 20,000 | $241.40β573.80 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn KLM | 34,700 | $131.40β343.80 |
| Delta SkyMilesOn KLM | 35,000 | $191.40β493.80 |
| Etihad GuestOn KLM | 60,000 | $91.40β293.80 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from AMS to NBO
- Kenya AirwaysSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it

- KLMSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it

Book AMS to NBO with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Kenya Airways, KLM
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Kenya Airways, KLM
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Kenya Airways, KLM
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Kenya Airways, KLM
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Kenya Airways, KLM
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Kenya Airways, KLM
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Kenya Airways, KLM
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Kenya Airways, KLM
AMS to NBO with one stop
21 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Frankfurt (FRA)Lufthansa the whole way




- Via Brussels (BRU)KLM, then Brussels Airlines


- Via Cairo (CAI)EgyptAir the whole way



- Via Hurghada (HRG)Corendon Dutch Airlines, easyJet and 2 more, then Air CairoCD
OR+1SM - Via Paris (CDG)Air France the whole way




- Via Istanbul (IST)Turkish Airlines the whole way



- Via Jeddah (JED)Saudia the whole way


- Via Kilimanjaro (JRO)KLM, then Kenya Airways, Precision Air and 1 more

PW
- Via London (LGW)easyJet, then Kenya Airways


- Via London (LHR)British Airways the whole way




- Via Kigali (KGL)KLM, then Kenya Airways, RwandAir and 1 more




- Via Riyadh (RUH)KLM, then Flynas


- Via Zanzibar (ZNZ)KLM and TUIfly Netherlands, then Kenya Airways, Precision Air and 1 more
OR
PWTC - Via Doha (DOH)Qatar Airways the whole way


- Via Abu Dhabi (AUH)Etihad Airways the whole way


AMS to NBO: common questions
How many miles does AMS to NBO cost?
In economy it starts at 12,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on KLM, plus taxes and fees from $226.40. Next cheapest: Air France-KLM Flying Blue (20,000), Qantas Frequent Flyer (34,700) and Delta SkyMiles (35,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from AMS to NBO?
Kenya Airways (SkyTeam) and KLM (SkyTeam) fly nonstop from Amsterdam (AMS) to Nairobi (NBO).
How far is Amsterdam from Nairobi by plane?
Amsterdam (AMS) and Nairobi (NBO) are 4,149 miles (6,677 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book AMS to NBO award flights?
8 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Amsterdam and Nairobi?
The most direct connections are through Frankfurt (FRA), Brussels (BRU), Cairo (CAI), Hurghada (HRG) and Paris (CDG). On 10 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Lufthansa through Frankfurt.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.

