How long does it take to fly to Nairobi?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in Australia, such as Perth or Adelaide, and flying into Nairobi, then you can expect flight times to average 21h 10m and 22h 10m, respectively.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Australia to Nairobi?

IndiGo, Qatar Airways, and China Southern are the most popular carriers operating from Australia to Nairobi

Which airlines fly to Nairobi?

Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways and Emirates are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Nairobi from Australia according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 49% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Nairobi. Keep in mind that there are 12 different airlines that fly to Nairobi on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Australia to Nairobi?

Prices for flights from Australia to Nairobi are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Australia to Nairobi?

As of September 2026, there are 12 operators available to choose from for flights from Australia to Nairobi.

How old do you have to be to fly from Australia to Nairobi?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Australia to Nairobi.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Nairobi?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Nairobi can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Nairobi. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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22:00 - 20:10ADL Adelaide-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

29h 40m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Kigali Intl

08:15 - 16:00NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-ADL Adelaide

24h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,614Qatar Airways

Tue, 6 Oct - Fri, 16 Oct

00:45 - 23:00PER Perth-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

27h 15m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Sharjah

14:10 - 21:45NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-PER Perth

26h 35m3 stops Sharjah Kuala Lumpur Intl Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

$1,664Multiple Airlines

Sun, 28 Feb - Sat, 20 Mar

05:15 - 13:20PER Perth-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

61h 05m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Sharjah

14:10 - 04:40NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-PER Perth

33h 30m3 stops Sharjah Kuala Lumpur Intl Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

$1,667Multiple Airlines

Thu, 12 Nov - Wed, 17 Feb

23:25 - 07:30PER Perth-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

37h 05m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Changsha Huanghua Intl

16:30 - 21:25NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-PER Perth

23h 55m2 stops Changsha Huanghua Intl Guangzhou Baiyun

$1,696China Southern

Mon, 2 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov

12:15 - 05:40PER Perth-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

46h 25m2 stops Singapore Changi Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

06:40 - 06:30NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-PER Perth

42h 50m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Phuket City

$1,696IndiGo

Mon, 28 Sep - Sun, 18 Oct

16:30 - 05:40SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

45h 10m2 stops Singapore Changi Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

06:40 - 07:35NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

40h 55m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Singapore Changi

$1,725IndiGo

Sun, 25 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov

15:50 - 13:45SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

29h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

17:00 - 06:50NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

29h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,763Qatar Airways

Fri, 13 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov

14:50 - 06:45SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

22h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

08:45 - 18:20NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

25h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,767Virgin Australia

Tue, 29 Sep - Mon, 21 Dec

11:25 - 07:05MEL Melbourne-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

27h 40m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

13:35 - 21:30NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-MEL Melbourne

23h 55m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$1,788China Southern

Thu, 29 Oct - Fri, 20 Nov

14:50 - 13:40SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

29h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

08:45 - 18:20NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

25h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,854Virgin Australia

Sun, 27 Sep - Mon, 21 Dec

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12:00 - 05:40MEL Melbourne-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

24h 40m2 stops Singapore Changi Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

06:40 - 06:15NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-MEL Melbourne

40h 35m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Singapore Changi

$1,882IndiGo

Wed, 9 Sep - Thu, 17 Sep

14:45 - 05:40SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

45h 55m2 stops Singapore Changi Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

06:40 - 06:45NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

41h 05m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Singapore Changi

$1,887IndiGo

Tue, 8 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep

20:50 - 12:30SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

22h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

06:40 - 06:45NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

41h 05m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Singapore Changi

$1,985Multiple Airlines

Tue, 8 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep

20:10 - 14:30SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

25h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl

16:35 - 06:05NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

30h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl

$2,108Emirates

Tue, 8 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep

12:45 - 13:10SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

31h 25m3 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Singapore Changi Addis Ababa Bole

06:40 - 06:45NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

41h 05m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Singapore Changi

$2,116Multiple Airlines

Tue, 8 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep

05:15 - 20:00MEL Melbourne-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

21h 45m1 stop Dubai Intl

22:45 - 08:50NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-MEL Melbourne

27h 05m2 stops Dubai Intl Singapore Changi

$2,158Emirates

Wed, 9 Sep - Wed, 16 Sep

05:15 - 20:00MEL Melbourne-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

21h 45m1 stop Dubai Intl

22:45 - 21:50NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-MEL Melbourne

40h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl

$2,175Qantas Airways

Wed, 9 Sep - Thu, 17 Sep

22:45 - 13:40MEL Melbourne-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

21h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

08:15 - 16:50NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-MEL Melbourne

25h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$2,326Qatar Airways

Wed, 9 Sep - Wed, 16 Sep

22:45 - 13:40MEL Melbourne-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

21h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

08:15 - 16:50NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-MEL Melbourne

25h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$2,443Qatar Airways

Wed, 9 Sep - Wed, 16 Sep

10:10 - 06:30BNE Brisbane-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

27h 20m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

13:15 - 08:25NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-BNE Brisbane

36h 10m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$2,722China Southern

Mon, 7 Sep - Tue, 8 Sep

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Qantas Airways flights from Australia to Nairobi

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Qantas Airways

9 Sept

MEL05:15Melbourne

21h 45m

1 stop

NBO20:00Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

17 Sept

NBO22:45Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

40h 05m

1 stop

MEL21:50Melbourne

$2,175

Qantas Airways

22 Oct

MEL06:15Melbourne

21h 45m

1 stop

NBO20:00Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

30 Oct

NBO22:45Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

35h 30m

1 stop

MEL18:15Melbourne

$2,259

Qantas Airways

15 Sept

PER22:20Perth

21h 10m

1 stop

NBO14:30Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

19 Sept

NBO22:45Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

37h 50m

1 stop

PER17:35Perth

$2,748

Emirates flights from Australia to Nairobi

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Emirates

15 Sept

SYD20:10Sydney Kingsford Smith

30h 50m

1 stop

NBO20:00Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

18 Sept

NBO22:45Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

24h 20m

1 stop

SYD06:05Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,076

Emirates

8 Sept

SYD20:10Sydney Kingsford Smith

25h 20m

1 stop

NBO14:30Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

15 Sept

NBO16:35Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

30h 30m

1 stop

SYD06:05Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,108

Emirates

9 Sept

MEL05:15Melbourne

21h 45m

1 stop

NBO20:00Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

16 Sept

NBO22:45Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

27h 05m

2 stops

MEL08:50Melbourne

$2,158

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AdelaideNairobi

ADL Adelaide - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

ADLNBO

Adelaide

Tue 6/10

22:00-20:10

2 stops29h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 16/10

08:15-16:00

1 stop24h 15m

$1,614

PerthNairobi

PER Perth - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

PERNBO

Perth

Sun 28/2

00:45-23:00

2 stops27h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 20/3

14:10-21:45

3 stops26h 35m

$1,664

PerthNairobi

PER Perth - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

PERNBO

Perth

Thu 12/11

05:15-13:20

2 stops61h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 17/2

14:10-04:40

3 stops33h 30m

$1,667

PerthNairobi

PER Perth - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

PERNBO

Perth

Mon 2/11

23:25-07:30

2 stops37h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 22/11

16:30-21:25

2 stops23h 55m

$1,696

PerthNairobi

PER Perth - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

PERNBO

Perth

Mon 28/9

12:15-05:40

2 stops46h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 18/10

06:40-06:30

2 stops42h 50m

$1,696

SydneyNairobi

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 25/10

16:30-05:40

2 stops45h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 3/11

06:40-07:35

2 stops40h 55m

$1,725

SydneyNairobi

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 13/11

15:50-13:45

1 stop29h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 17/11

17:00-06:50

1 stop29h 50m

$1,763

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SydneyNairobi

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 29/9

14:50-06:45

1 stop22h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 21/12

08:45-18:20

1 stop25h 35m

$1,767

MelbourneNairobi

MEL Melbourne - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

MELNBO

Melbourne

Thu 29/10

11:25-07:05

1 stop27h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 20/11

13:35-21:30

1 stop23h 55m

$1,788

SydneyNairobi

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 27/9

14:50-13:40

1 stop29h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 21/12

08:45-18:20

1 stop25h 35m

$1,854

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Nairobi?

The month of March is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Nairobi from Australia, with most prices found around $2,061. The month of February is another great option to travel to Nairobi, with average flight prices from Australia averaging around $2,087.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Nairobi?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Nairobi from Australia when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Nairobi for around $2,205 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Nairobi from Australia for as low as $2,007 on momondo.

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Best price found	$761
Fastest flight time	21h 10m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Nairobi from Australia in the past 72 hours is $761. The best return flight deal from Australia to Nairobi found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,614.

The fastest flight from Australia to Nairobi takes 21h 10m

There are no direct flights from Australia to Nairobi. There are no popular flight routes from Australia to Nairobi.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Australia to Nairobi?
Prices for flights from Australia to Nairobi are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Australia to Nairobi?
As of September 2026, there are 12 operators available to choose from for flights from Australia to Nairobi.
How old do you have to be to fly from Australia to Nairobi?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Australia to Nairobi.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Nairobi?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Nairobi can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Nairobi. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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IndiGo	PriceFrom $832	Free cancellation	Rating 6.8 581 reviews	Search IndiGo flights
Virgin Australia	PriceFrom $1,101	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 474 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights
RwandAir	PriceFrom $1,137	Free cancellation	Rating 7.8 42 reviews	Search RwandAir flights
Emirates	PriceFrom $1,440	Free cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,653 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $1,487	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,532 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
China Southern	PriceFrom $1,596	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 172 reviews	Search China Southern flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom $1,638	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 1,040 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,710	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 3,729 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
South African	PriceFrom $1,816	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 64 reviews	Search South African flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $2,065	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,090 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights

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