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

IndiGo and Etihad Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Australia to Nairobi

How long does it take to fly to Nairobi?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in Australia, such as Sydney or Melbourne, and flying into Nairobi, then you can expect flight times to average 21h 30m and 22h 05m, respectively.

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 13 different airlines that fly to Nairobi on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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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 July 2026, there are 13 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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16:00 - 05:40

PER

NBO

42h 40m

2 stops

06:40 - 23:55

NBO

PER

36h 15m

2 stops

$1,849IndiGo

Fri, 9 Oct - Sat, 24 Oct

22:00 - 20:10

ADL

NBO

28h 40m

2 stops

08:15 - 15:00

NBO

ADL

24h 15m

1 stop

$1,858Qatar Airways

Tue, 1 Sep - Wed, 16 Sep

09:55 - 12:30

PER

NBO

31h 35m

3 stops

13:40 - 19:40

NBO

PER

25h 00m

3 stops

$1,868Multiple Airlines

Mon, 5 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct

17:20 - 23:50

PER

NBO

35h 30m

2 stops

08:45 - 21:45

NBO

PER

32h 00m

3 stops

$1,871Multiple Airlines

Fri, 9 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov

13:25 - 05:40

MEL

NBO

47h 15m

2 stops

06:40 - 08:50

NBO

MEL

43h 10m

2 stops

$1,985IndiGo

Wed, 12 Aug - Wed, 26 Aug

20:50 - 06:10

SYD

NBO

40h 20m

1 stop

07:05 - 16:50

NBO

SYD

26h 45m

1 stop

$2,042Etihad Airways

Thu, 10 Sep - Sun, 20 Sep

10:20 - 06:30

MEL

NBO

27h 10m

1 stop

15:50 - 08:40

NBO

MEL

33h 50m

2 stops

$2,072China Southern

Mon, 10 Aug - Fri, 28 Aug

10:20 - 06:30

MEL

NBO

27h 10m

1 stop

15:50 - 08:40

NBO

MEL

33h 50m

2 stops

$2,080China Southern

Wed, 12 Aug - Sun, 16 Aug

15:50 - 13:40

SYD

NBO

29h 50m

1 stop

01:35 - 06:50

NBO

SYD

21h 15m

1 stop

$2,080Qatar Airways

Wed, 14 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct

15:40 - 06:10

SYD

NBO

21h 30m

1 stop

13:35 - 06:10

NBO

SYD

33h 35m

1 stop

$2,128Etihad Airways

Wed, 9 Sep - Wed, 16 Sep

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Qatar Airways flights from Australia to Nairobi

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Qatar Airways

1 Sept

ADL22:00Adelaide

28h 40m

2 stops

NBO20:10Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

16 Sept

NBO08:15Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

24h 15m

1 stop

ADL15:00Adelaide

$1,858

Qatar Airways

12 Oct

SYD15:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

22h 55m

1 stop

NBO06:45Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

26 Oct

NBO17:00Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

29h 50m

1 stop

SYD06:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,080

Qatar Airways

22 Oct

SYD15:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

29h 50m

1 stop

NBO13:40Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

26 Oct

NBO01:35Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

21h 15m

1 stop

SYD06:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,114

China Southern flights from Australia to Nairobi

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China Southern

10 Aug

MEL10:20Melbourne

27h 10m

1 stop

NBO06:30Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

28 Aug

NBO15:50Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

33h 50m

2 stops

MEL08:40Melbourne

$2,072

China Southern

12 Aug

MEL10:20Melbourne

27h 10m

1 stop

NBO06:30Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

16 Aug

NBO15:50Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

33h 50m

2 stops

MEL08:40Melbourne

$2,080

China Southern

16 Nov

SYD22:10Sydney Kingsford Smith

41h 20m

2 stops

NBO07:30Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

22 Nov

NBO16:30Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

36h 10m

3 stops

SYD12:40Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,091

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PER - NBO

PERNBO

Perth

Fri 9/10

16:00-05:40

2 stops42h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 24/10

06:40-23:55

2 stops36h 15m

$1,849

AdelaideNairobi

ADL - NBO

ADLNBO

Adelaide

Tue 1/9

22:00-20:10

2 stops28h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 16/9

08:15-15:00

1 stop24h 15m

$1,858

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PER - NBO

PERNBO

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Mon 5/10

09:55-12:30

3 stops31h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 26/10

13:40-19:40

3 stops25h 00m

$1,868

PerthNairobi

PER - NBO

PERNBO

Perth

Fri 9/10

17:20-23:50

2 stops35h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 2/11

08:45-21:45

3 stops32h 00m

$1,871

MelbourneNairobi

MEL - NBO

MELNBO

Melbourne

Wed 12/8

13:25-05:40

2 stops47h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 26/8

06:40-08:50

2 stops43h 10m

$1,985

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 10/9

20:50-06:10

1 stop40h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 20/9

07:05-16:50

1 stop26h 45m

$2,042

MelbourneNairobi

MEL - NBO

MELNBO

Melbourne

Mon 10/8

10:20-06:30

1 stop27h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 28/8

15:50-08:40

2 stops33h 50m

$2,072

MelbourneNairobi

MEL - NBO

MELNBO

Melbourne

Wed 12/8

10:20-06:30

1 stop27h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 16/8

15:50-08:40

2 stops33h 50m

$2,080

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SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 14/10

15:50-13:40

1 stop29h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 25/10

01:35-06:50

1 stop21h 15m

$2,080

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 9/9

15:40-06:10

1 stop21h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 16/9

13:35-06:10

1 stop33h 35m

$2,128

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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 $2,128. The month of February is another great option to travel to Nairobi, with average flight prices from Australia averaging around $2,140.

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 $2,272 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 $2,114 on momondo.

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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 July 2026, there are 13 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 $857	Free cancellation	Rating 6.8 580 reviews	Search IndiGo flights
RwandAir	PriceFrom $1,171	Free cancellation	Rating 7.8 42 reviews	Search RwandAir flights
Virgin Australia	PriceFrom $1,295	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 466 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights
AirAsia X	PriceFrom $1,456	Free cancellation	Rating 6.4 48 reviews	Search AirAsia X flights
China Southern	PriceFrom $1,514	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 166 reviews	Search China Southern flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $1,557	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,494 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom $1,647	Free cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,640 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom $1,656	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 1,008 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,779	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 3,743 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
South African	PriceFrom $1,871	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 63 reviews	Search South African flights

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