How long does it take to fly to Nairobi?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in Australia, such as Melbourne or Perth, and flying into Nairobi, then you can expect flight times to average 20h 35m and 21h 10m, respectively.

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

IndiGo, Etihad 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 47% 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.

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 May 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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02:10 - 12:30

PER

NBO

39h 20m

3 stops

07:05 - 14:50

NBO

PER

26h 45m

3 stops

$1,726Multiple Airlines

Thu, 16 Jul - Thu, 6 Aug

02:10 - 12:30

PER

NBO

39h 20m

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07:05 - 14:50

NBO

PER

26h 45m

3 stops

$1,728Multiple Airlines

Thu, 16 Jul - Thu, 6 Aug

08:30 - 00:35

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NBO

47h 05m

3 stops

06:55 - 07:00

NBO

BNE

65h 05m

3 stops

$1,762Multiple Airlines

Sun, 26 Jul - Sun, 2 Aug

15:50 - 07:15

SYD

NBO

23h 25m

1 stop

17:00 - 06:50

NBO

SYD

29h 50m

1 stop

$1,864Qatar Airways

Thu, 29 Oct - Tue, 10 Nov

15:50 - 13:40

SYD

NBO

29h 50m

1 stop

08:45 - 18:50

NBO

SYD

26h 05m

1 stop

$1,874Qatar Airways

Thu, 15 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct

17:20 - 06:10

MEL

NBO

19h 50m

1 stop

07:00 - 15:50

NBO

MEL

25h 50m

1 stop

$1,891Etihad Airways

Mon, 20 Jul - Tue, 11 Aug

17:20 - 06:55

MEL

NBO

20h 35m

1 stop

13:35 - 15:50

NBO

MEL

19h 15m

1 stop

$1,896Etihad Airways

Wed, 10 Jun - Thu, 25 Jun

10:10 - 06:40

BNE

NBO

27h 30m

2 stops

15:50 - 08:25

NBO

BNE

33h 35m

2 stops

$2,016China Southern

Thu, 4 Jun - Wed, 24 Jun

14:10 - 06:30

SYD

NBO

23h 20m

1 stop

13:15 - 19:25

NBO

SYD

23h 10m

1 stop

$2,016China Southern

Wed, 17 Jun - Mon, 22 Jun

17:25 - 14:30

CNS

NBO

28h 05m

2 stops

16:35 - 19:30

NBO

CNS

43h 55m

2 stops

$3,055Emirates

Mon, 7 Sep - Wed, 9 Sep

Etihad Airways flights from Australia to Nairobi

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Etihad Airways

20 July

MEL17:20Melbourne

19h 50m

1 stop

NBO06:10Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

11 Aug

NBO07:00Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

25h 50m

1 stop

MEL15:50Melbourne

$1,891

Etihad Airways

10 June

MEL17:20Melbourne

20h 35m

1 stop

NBO06:55Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

25 June

NBO13:35Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

19h 15m

1 stop

MEL15:50Melbourne

$1,896

Etihad Airways

25 July

SYD21:30Sydney Kingsford Smith

39h 40m

1 stop

NBO06:10Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

7 Aug

NBO07:00Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

40h 10m

1 stop

SYD06:10Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,916

Qatar Airways flights from Australia to Nairobi

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Qatar Airways

19 May

MEL22:45Melbourne

54h 30m

2 stops

NBO22:15Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

23 May

NBO08:50Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

25h 25m

1 stop

MEL17:15Melbourne

$2,012

Qatar Airways

2 June

PER22:45Perth

21h 10m

1 stop

NBO14:55Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

6 June

NBO07:20Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

47h 35m

2 stops

PER11:55Perth

$2,067

Qatar Airways

26 May

MEL22:45Melbourne

23h 10m

1 stop

NBO14:55Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

3 June

NBO07:20Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

50h 55m

2 stops

MEL17:15Melbourne

$2,071

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PER - NBO

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Perth

Thu 16/7

02:10-12:30

3 stops39h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 6/8

07:05-14:50

3 stops26h 45m

$1,726

PerthNairobi

PER - NBO

PERNBO

Perth

Thu 16/7

02:10-12:30

3 stops39h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 6/8

07:05-14:50

3 stops26h 45m

$1,728

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BNE - NBO

BNENBO

Brisbane

Sun 26/7

08:30-00:35

3 stops47h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 2/8

06:55-07:00

3 stops65h 05m

$1,762

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 29/10

15:50-07:15

1 stop23h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 10/11

17:00-06:50

1 stop29h 50m

$1,864

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 15/10

15:50-13:40

1 stop29h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 27/10

08:45-18:50

1 stop26h 05m

$1,874

MelbourneNairobi

MEL - NBO

MELNBO

Melbourne

Mon 20/7

17:20-06:10

1 stop19h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 11/8

07:00-15:50

1 stop25h 50m

$1,891

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MEL - NBO

MELNBO

Melbourne

Wed 10/6

17:20-06:55

1 stop20h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 25/6

13:35-15:50

1 stop19h 15m

$1,896

BrisbaneNairobi

BNE - NBO

BNENBO

Brisbane

Thu 4/6

10:10-06:40

2 stops27h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 24/6

15:50-08:25

2 stops33h 35m

$2,016

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 17/6

14:10-06:30

1 stop23h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 22/6

13:15-19:25

1 stop23h 10m

$2,016

CairnsNairobi

CNS - NBO

CNSNBO

Cairns

Mon 7/9

17:25-14:30

2 stops28h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 9/9

16:35-19:30

2 stops43h 55m

$3,055

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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 $540. 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 $1,786 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	20h 35m
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The fastest flight from Australia to Nairobi takes 20h 35m

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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 May 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 $792	Free cancellation	Rating 6.4 47 reviews	Search AirAsia X flights
IndiGo	PriceFrom $838	Free cancellation	Rating 6.8 560 reviews	Search IndiGo flights
Air India	PriceFrom $1,001	Free cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,957 reviews	Search Air India flights
RwandAir	PriceFrom $1,150	Free cancellation	Rating 7.8 42 reviews	Search RwandAir flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom $1,388	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 999 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
China Southern	PriceFrom $1,434	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 151 reviews	Search China Southern flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $1,458	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,439 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom $1,612	Free cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,570 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,797	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,726 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
South African	PriceFrom $1,830	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 62 reviews	Search South African flights

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