Flights from Quebec City (YQB) and Montreal (YUL) to Nairobi, Kenya

Here is what to know before booking a flight to Nairobi from Quebec City and Montreal.

From Montreal, fares to Nairobi usually run between $1300 and $1650. The best fare spotted recently is $1386 (about 6% below the typical price).

What this route usually costs

We have recorded a fare from Montreal to Nairobi on 110 separate days, the first on July 7, 2026 and the most recent on October 25, 2026. Across those days the best fare of the day ranged from $1281 to $1662, with a median of $1300. 87 of those days came in cheaper than today. Today's $1386 is in the cheapest third of that range.

Days observed 110
Lowest recorded $1281
Median day $1300
Highest recorded $1662

These numbers are our own: one price point per route per scan day. How we collect them.

Quebec City or Montreal for Nairobi?

We have priced Nairobi from both airports on 94 of the same days. Montreal came in cheaper on 94 of them and Quebec City on 0. Averaged across those days, Montreal was $435 cheaper on this route.

Latest fare we spotted from each airport

Montreal $1386 (-6%)
Quebec City $2123

Stops from each airport

Counted on the cheapest fare we found each day. Google Flights sometimes shows the same price with fewer stops, and nonstop flights can exist at higher fares.

Montreal 1 stop on 109 of 110 days, 2 or more stops on 1
Quebec City 2 or more stops on 95 of 95 days

Nairobi is Kenya's fast-moving capital, the rare big city where lions and rhinos roam a national park right on the edge of downtown. Between the skyline and the savannah you can meet orphaned elephants, feed giraffes, and step into the world of Karen Blixen. It is East Africa's great crossroads, and a thrilling first taste of the continent!

When to go

Nairobi's highland altitude keeps it mild all year, cooler than most people expect. The dry seasons, roughly January to March and July to October, are best for wildlife and align with the famous Mara migration in late summer. The long rains fall around April and May, with shorter rains in November.

Getting there from Quebec City and Montreal

There is no nonstop from Québec City or Montréal, so expect an overnight flight and one or two connections. Reliable routings run through a European hub like Amsterdam, Paris, or Istanbul, or a Gulf or African hub such as Doha, Dubai, or Addis Ababa on Ethiopian, which offer strong links into Nairobi. Plan for close to a full day of travel each way.

What to see and do

Nairobi National Park
David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust elephant orphanage
Giraffe Centre
Karen Blixen Museum
A day trip to the Rift Valley lakes

Good to know before you go

The currency is the Kenyan shilling, and mobile money and cards are widely used alongside cash. For getting around, Uber, Bolt, and the local Little app are the easy, fair-priced choices and beat flagging a cab in traffic. Swahili and English are both official and widely spoken; Nairobi rewards street smarts, so use app rides after dark, keep valuables out of sight, and stay aware in crowded areas.

Entry requirements and health

Travel authorization required

No visa here, but you'll want to grab an electronic travel authorization online before you fly. It only takes a few minutes, so sort it out a few days ahead - the airline checks for it at the gate.

Vaccines and health

Many travellers get vaccinated against hepatitis A and typhoid, which spread through food and water. Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for some areas, and it's worth keeping the certificate handy. Malaria is present in some areas, so ask a clinic whether antimalarials make sense for your route.

General orientation for a Canadian passport on a short tourist trip, not legal or medical advice. Confirm with official sources, and see a travel health clinic four to six weeks before departure.

Travel information is provided as a guide and can change. Always confirm fares, schedules and entry requirements before booking.

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