How long does it take to fly to Nairobi?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in Australia, such as Perth or Sydney, and flying into Nairobi, then you can expect flight times to average 21h 20m and 22h, 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 46% 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.

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

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

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.

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As of March 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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07:40 - 05:40

PER

NBO

27h 00m

2 stops

06:40 - 19:40

NBO

PER

32h 00m

2 stops

$1,214IndiGo

Tue, 14 Apr - Wed, 29 Apr

12:15 - 05:40

PER

NBO

46h 25m

2 stops

06:40 - 05:50

NBO

PER

42h 10m

2 stops

$1,225IndiGo

Thu, 30 Apr - Thu, 7 May

10:20 - 06:30

MEL

NBO

27h 10m

1 stop

13:15 - 08:40

NBO

MEL

36h 25m

1 stop

$1,416China Southern

Wed, 15 Apr - Thu, 30 Apr

10:20 - 06:30

BNE

NBO

27h 10m

1 stop

15:50 - 21:10

NBO

BNE

46h 20m

2 stops

$1,436China Southern

Sun, 12 Apr - Sun, 19 Apr

12:10 - 20:10

CBR

NBO

39h 00m

3 stops

20:50 - 07:30

NBO

CBR

27h 40m

3 stops

$2,107RwandAir

Fri, 1 May - Fri, 8 May

12:10 - 20:10

CBR

NBO

39h 00m

3 stops

20:50 - 07:30

NBO

CBR

27h 40m

3 stops

$2,258RwandAir

Sun, 26 Apr - Wed, 29 Apr

21:40 - 14:40

ADL

NBO

23h 30m

1 stop

10:25 - 15:50

NBO

ADL

22h 55m

1 stop

$2,302Qatar Airways

Wed, 29 Apr - Wed, 6 May

21:40 - 14:40

ADL

NBO

23h 30m

1 stop

16:10 - 15:50

NBO

ADL

41h 10m

1 stop

$2,349Qatar Airways

Thu, 30 Apr - Thu, 7 May

09:20 - 09:00

CNS

NBO

30h 40m

2 stops

01:20 - 15:55

NBO

CNS

31h 35m

2 stops

$2,748Virgin Australia

Mon, 27 Apr - Thu, 30 Apr

10:30 - 09:00

CNS

NBO

29h 30m

2 stops

16:10 - 15:55

NBO

CNS

40h 45m

2 stops

$2,799Virgin Australia

Mon, 27 Apr - Fri, 1 May

China Southern flights from Australia to Nairobi

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China Southern

15 Apr

MEL10:20Melbourne

27h 10m

1 stop

NBO06:30Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

30 Apr

NBO13:15Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

36h 25m

1 stop

MEL08:40Melbourne

$1,416

China Southern

12 Apr

BNE10:20Brisbane

27h 10m

1 stop

NBO06:30Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

19 Apr

NBO15:50Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

46h 20m

2 stops

BNE21:10Brisbane

$1,436

China Southern

15 Apr

MEL10:20Melbourne

27h 10m

1 stop

NBO06:30Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

30 Apr

NBO13:15Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

23h 05m

1 stop

MEL19:20Melbourne

$1,446

China Eastern flights from Australia to Nairobi

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China Eastern

11 Sept

SYD11:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

56h 30m

2 stops

NBO12:30Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

17 Sept

NBO13:35Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

35h 25m

3 stops

SYD08:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,707

China Eastern

12 Sept

SYD11:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

56h 30m

2 stops

NBO12:30Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

17 Sept

NBO13:35Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

35h 25m

3 stops

SYD08:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,734

China Eastern

3 June

BNE11:05Brisbane

50h 05m

2 stops

NBO06:10Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

13 June

NBO13:35Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

36h 25m

2 stops

BNE09:00Brisbane

$1,947

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PerthNairobi

PER - NBO

PERNBO

Perth

Tue 14/4

07:40-05:40

2 stops27h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 29/4

06:40-19:40

2 stops32h 00m

$1,214

PerthNairobi

PER - NBO

PERNBO

Perth

Thu 30/4

12:15-05:40

2 stops46h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 7/5

06:40-05:50

2 stops42h 10m

$1,225

MelbourneNairobi

MEL - NBO

MELNBO

Melbourne

Wed 15/4

10:20-06:30

1 stop27h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 30/4

13:15-08:40

1 stop36h 25m

$1,416

BrisbaneNairobi

BNE - NBO

BNENBO

Brisbane

Sun 12/4

10:20-06:30

1 stop27h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 19/4

15:50-21:10

2 stops46h 20m

$1,436

CanberraNairobi

CBR - NBO

CBRNBO

Canberra

Fri 1/5

12:10-20:10

3 stops39h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 8/5

20:50-07:30

3 stops27h 40m

$2,107

CanberraNairobi

CBR - NBO

CBRNBO

Canberra

Sun 26/4

12:10-20:10

3 stops39h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 29/4

20:50-07:30

3 stops27h 40m

$2,258

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AdelaideNairobi

ADL - NBO

ADLNBO

Adelaide

Wed 29/4

21:40-14:40

1 stop23h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 6/5

10:25-15:50

1 stop22h 55m

$2,302

AdelaideNairobi

ADL - NBO

ADLNBO

Adelaide

Thu 30/4

21:40-14:40

1 stop23h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 7/5

16:10-15:50

1 stop41h 10m

$2,349

CairnsNairobi

CNS - NBO

CNSNBO

Cairns

Mon 27/4

09:20-09:00

2 stops30h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 30/4

01:20-15:55

2 stops31h 35m

$2,748

CairnsNairobi

CNS - NBO

CNSNBO

Cairns

Mon 27/4

10:30-09:00

2 stops29h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 1/5

16:10-15:55

2 stops40h 45m

$2,799

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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 $1,768. The month of October is another great option to travel to Nairobi, with average flight prices from Australia averaging around $1,825.

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 $2,119 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 $1,899 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	21h 20m
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Airports in Nairobi	2 airports

The fastest flight from Australia to Nairobi takes 21h 20m

Direct flights go from Australia to Nairobi on Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..

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

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As of March 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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AirAsia X	PriceFrom $824	Free cancellation	Rating 6.4 45 reviews	Search AirAsia X flights
IndiGo	PriceFrom $858	Free cancellation	Rating 6.8 542 reviews	Search IndiGo flights
Air India	PriceFrom $1,046	Free cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,970 reviews	Search Air India flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom $1,409	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 972 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
China Southern	PriceFrom $1,452	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 142 reviews	Search China Southern flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $1,483	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,426 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom $1,813	Free cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,543 reviews	Search Emirates flights
South African	PriceFrom $1,850	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 58 reviews	Search South African flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom $1,869	Free cancellation	Rating 6.7 298 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,877	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,736 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights

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