Nairobi (NBO) to Cairo (CAI) flights
An economy award from Nairobi (NBO) to Cairo (CAI) starts at 17,500 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on EgyptAir, plus taxes and fees from $77. Avianca LifeMiles charges the same. One airline flies nonstop from Nairobi (NBO) to Cairo (CAI): EgyptAir. The two airports are 2,203 miles (3,545 km) apart. EgyptAir is in Star Alliance. There are also 16 ways to fly it with one stop, through Hurghada, Addis Ababa and Juba and more.
How many miles NBO to CAI 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ANA Mileage ClubOn EgyptAir | 17,500 | $77–460 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn EgyptAir | 17,500 | $82–85 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn EgyptAir | 30,000 | $85–88 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn EgyptAir | 30,000 | $77–460 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn EgyptAir | 30,500 | $77–460 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn EgyptAir | 35,000 | $77–460 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn EgyptAir | 40,000 | $151.80–504.80 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn EgyptAir | 45,000 | $67–460 |
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 NBO to CAI
- EgyptAirStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
Book NBO to CAI with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks EgyptAir
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks EgyptAir
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks EgyptAir
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks EgyptAir
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks EgyptAir
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks EgyptAir
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks EgyptAir
- TAP Miles&GoBooks EgyptAir
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks EgyptAir
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks EgyptAir
- United MileagePlusBooks EgyptAir
NBO to CAI with one stop
16 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Hurghada (HRG)Air Cairo the whole waySMNPSM
- Via Addis Ababa (ADD)Ethiopian Airlines the whole way
- Via Juba (JUB)Kenya Airways, then EgyptAir
- Via Jeddah (JED)Saudia the whole way
NENP+6 - Via Entebbe (EBB)Kenya Airways, Jambojet Limited and 2 more, then EgyptAirJMUR+1
- Via Zanzibar (ZNZ)Kenya Airways, Precision Air and 1 more, then EgyptAirPWTC
- Via Riyadh (RUH)Flynas the whole way
+6 - Via Dar Es Salaam (DAR)Kenya Airways, Precision Air and 2 more, then EgyptAirPWTC+1
- Via Bahrain (BAH)Gulf Air the whole way
- Via Doha (DOH)Qatar Airways the whole way
- Via Abu Dhabi (AUH)Etihad Airways the whole way
3L - Via Dubai (DXB)Emirates the whole way
- Via Sharjah (SHJ)Air Arabia the whole way
NP+1 - Via Istanbul (IST)Turkish Airlines the whole way
SM - Via Muscat (MCT)Salam Air, then EgyptAir, Oman Air and 1 moreOV
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NBO to CAI: common questions
How many miles does NBO to CAI cost?
In economy it starts at 17,500 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on EgyptAir, plus taxes and fees from $77. Next cheapest: Avianca LifeMiles (17,500), Air Canada Aeroplan (30,000) and Thai Royal Orchid Plus (30,000). 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 NBO to CAI?
EgyptAir (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Nairobi (NBO) to Cairo (CAI).
How far is Nairobi from Cairo by plane?
Nairobi (NBO) and Cairo (CAI) are 2,203 miles (3,545 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book NBO to CAI award flights?
11 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, TAP Miles&Go and 3 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Nairobi and Cairo?
The most direct connections are through Hurghada (HRG), Addis Ababa (ADD), Juba (JUB), Jeddah (JED) and Entebbe (EBB). On 10 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Air Cairo through Hurghada.
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.