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

Qatar Airways is the most popular carrier 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 48% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Nairobi. Keep in mind that there are 15 different airlines that fly to Nairobi on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How long does it take to fly to Nairobi?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in Australia, such as Perth or Melbourne, and flying into Nairobi, then you can expect flight times to average 20h and 20h, respectively.

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 June 2026, there are 15 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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12:30 - 05:40

PER

NBO

46h 10m

2 stops

06:40 - 00:40

NBO

PER

37h 00m

2 stops

$1,673IndiGo

Sat, 29 Aug - Tue, 8 Sep

07:40 - 05:40

PER

NBO

27h 00m

2 stops

06:40 - 01:55

NBO

PER

38h 15m

2 stops

$1,693IndiGo

Thu, 23 Jul - Mon, 7 Sep

12:15 - 05:40

PER

NBO

46h 25m

2 stops

06:40 - 00:40

NBO

PER

37h 00m

2 stops

$1,711IndiGo

Mon, 31 Aug - Tue, 8 Sep

15:50 - 00:05

SYD

NBO

40h 15m

1 stop

01:35 - 06:50

NBO

SYD

21h 15m

1 stop

$1,844Qatar Airways

Sun, 1 Nov - Sun, 8 Nov

15:50 - 06:40

SYD

NBO

22h 50m

1 stop

01:35 - 18:50

NBO

SYD

33h 15m

1 stop

$1,889Qatar Airways

Mon, 19 Oct - Fri, 30 Oct

20:50 - 12:30

SYD

NBO

22h 40m

1 stop

19:00 - 06:10

NBO

SYD

28h 10m

1 stop

$2,017Etihad Airways

Sat, 18 Jul - Mon, 27 Jul

15:40 - 06:10

SYD

NBO

21h 30m

1 stop

07:05 - 06:10

NBO

SYD

40h 05m

1 stop

$2,023Etihad Airways

Wed, 29 Jul - Sun, 9 Aug

10:10 - 06:40

BNE

NBO

27h 30m

2 stops

13:15 - 08:25

NBO

BNE

36h 10m

1 stop

$2,154China Southern

Tue, 1 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep

10:10 - 06:40

BNE

NBO

27h 30m

2 stops

13:15 - 08:25

NBO

BNE

36h 10m

1 stop

$2,170China Southern

Tue, 1 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep

22:00 - 13:45

ADL

NBO

23h 15m

1 stop

17:00 - 17:05

NBO

ADL

40h 35m

1 stop

$2,477Virgin Australia

Wed, 18 Nov - Fri, 4 Dec

Qatar Airways flights from Australia to Nairobi

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Qatar Airways

1 Nov

SYD15:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

40h 15m

1 stop

NBO00:05Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

8 Nov

NBO01:35Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

21h 15m

1 stop

SYD06:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,844

Qatar Airways

19 Oct

SYD15:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

22h 50m

1 stop

NBO06:40Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

30 Oct

NBO01:35Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

33h 15m

1 stop

SYD18:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,889

Qatar Airways

26 Oct

SYD15:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

29h 55m

1 stop

NBO13:45Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

30 Oct

NBO01:35Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

33h 15m

1 stop

SYD18:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,985

IndiGo flights from Australia to Nairobi

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IndiGo

29 Aug

PER12:30Perth

46h 10m

2 stops

NBO05:40Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

8 Sept

NBO06:40Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

37h 00m

2 stops

PER00:40Perth

$1,673

IndiGo

23 July

PER07:40Perth

27h 00m

2 stops

NBO05:40Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

7 Sept

NBO06:40Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

38h 15m

2 stops

PER01:55Perth

$1,693

IndiGo

31 Aug

PER12:15Perth

46h 25m

2 stops

NBO05:40Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

8 Sept

NBO06:40Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

37h 00m

2 stops

PER00:40Perth

$1,711

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PerthNairobi

PER - NBO

PERNBO

Perth

Sat 29/8

12:30-05:40

2 stops46h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 8/9

06:40-00:40

2 stops37h 00m

$1,673

PerthNairobi

PER - NBO

PERNBO

Perth

Thu 23/7

07:40-05:40

2 stops27h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 7/9

06:40-01:55

2 stops38h 15m

$1,693

PerthNairobi

PER - NBO

PERNBO

Perth

Mon 31/8

12:15-05:40

2 stops46h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 8/9

06:40-00:40

2 stops37h 00m

$1,711

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/11

15:50-00:05

1 stop40h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 8/11

01:35-06:50

1 stop21h 15m

$1,844

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 19/10

15:50-06:40

1 stop22h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 30/10

01:35-18:50

1 stop33h 15m

$1,889

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SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 18/7

20:50-12:30

1 stop22h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 27/7

19:00-06:10

1 stop28h 10m

$2,017

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 29/7

15:40-06:10

1 stop21h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 9/8

07:05-06:10

1 stop40h 05m

$2,023

BrisbaneNairobi

BNE - NBO

BNENBO

Brisbane

Tue 1/9

10:10-06:40

2 stops27h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 15/9

13:15-08:25

1 stop36h 10m

$2,154

BrisbaneNairobi

BNE - NBO

BNENBO

Brisbane

Tue 1/9

10:10-06:40

2 stops27h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 15/9

13:15-08:25

1 stop36h 10m

$2,170

AdelaideNairobi

ADL - NBO

ADLNBO

Adelaide

Wed 18/11

22:00-13:45

1 stop23h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 4/12

17:00-17:05

1 stop40h 35m

$2,477

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Nairobi?

The month of May is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Nairobi from Australia, with most prices found around $709. The month of March is another great option to travel to Nairobi, with average flight prices from Australia averaging around $790.

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 $2,125 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 $1,785 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	15h 45m
Direct flights	Thu
Airports in Nairobi	2 airports

The fastest flight from Australia to Nairobi takes 15h 45m

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There are 2 airports in Nairobi. From Australia there are direct flights to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO).

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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 June 2026, there are 15 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 $838	Free cancellation	Rating 6.8 564 reviews	Search IndiGo flights
AirAsia X	PriceFrom $1,002	Free cancellation	Rating 6.4 47 reviews	Search AirAsia X flights
Virgin Australia	PriceFrom $1,109	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 461 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights
RwandAir	PriceFrom $1,150	Free cancellation	Rating 7.8 42 reviews	Search RwandAir flights
Air India	PriceFrom $1,234	Free cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,960 reviews	Search Air India flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom $1,387	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 1,006 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
China Southern	PriceFrom $1,462	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 153 reviews	Search China Southern flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $1,470	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,444 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom $1,611	Free cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,581 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,778	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,730 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights

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