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 16h 05m and 20h, 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 12 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, Qatar Airways, and RwandAir 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.

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

As of August 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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20:50 - 22:05PER Perth-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

30h 15m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Sharjah

19:15 - 04:30NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-PER Perth

28h 15m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Kuala Lumpur Intl

$1,759Multiple Airlines

Fri, 2 Oct - Wed, 4 Nov

20:50 - 22:05PER Perth-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

30h 15m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Sharjah

19:15 - 04:30NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-PER Perth

28h 15m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Kuala Lumpur Intl

$1,770Multiple Airlines

Fri, 2 Oct - Wed, 4 Nov

13:10 - 05:40MEL Melbourne-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

24h 30m2 stops Singapore Changi Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

06:40 - 10:15NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-MEL Melbourne

43h 35m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Singapore Changi

$1,815IndiGo

Sun, 25 Oct - Fri, 13 Nov

13:10 - 05:40MEL Melbourne-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

24h 30m2 stops Singapore Changi Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

06:40 - 10:15NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-MEL Melbourne

43h 35m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Singapore Changi

$1,815IndiGo

Sun, 25 Oct - Fri, 13 Nov

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

28h 40m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Kigali Intl

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

24h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,880Qatar Airways

Mon, 31 Aug - Sun, 13 Sep

21:30 - 06:20SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

40h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

19:15 - 06:30NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

27h 15m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,890Etihad Airways

Mon, 11 Jan - Mon, 25 Jan

16:40 - 18:05SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

33h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

13:35 - 17:45NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

20h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,928Etihad Airways

Fri, 23 Oct - Thu, 10 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

$1,946China Southern

Sun, 25 Oct - Fri, 13 Nov

15:15 - 07:30SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

48h 15m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Changsha Huanghua Intl

13:35 - 20:20NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

22h 45m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$1,953China Southern

Mon, 9 Nov - Fri, 13 Nov

22:10 - 13:45SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

23h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

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

25h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,978Qatar Airways

Mon, 1 Feb - Tue, 16 Feb

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

46h 25m2 stops Singapore Changi Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

06:40 - 00:40NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-PER Perth

37h 00m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Singapore Changi

$1,729IndiGo

Wed, 26 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug

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

46h 25m2 stops Singapore Changi Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

06:40 - 00:40NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-PER Perth

37h 00m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Singapore Changi

$1,760IndiGo

Mon, 24 Aug - Wed, 9 Sep

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

46h 25m2 stops Singapore Changi Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

03:10 - 01:10NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-PER Perth

41h 00m2 stops Istanbul Kuala Lumpur Intl

$1,779Multiple Airlines

Mon, 24 Aug - Tue, 1 Sep

20:50 - 06:10SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

40h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

07:05 - 06:10NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

40h 05m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,911Etihad Airways

Mon, 24 Aug - Mon, 7 Sep

08:20 - 10:30PER Perth-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

31h 10m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

15:10 - 08:10NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-PER Perth

36h 00m3 stops Muscat Seeb Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Singapore Changi

$1,937Multiple Airlines

Wed, 26 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug

21:45 - 06:40SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

39h 55m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Changsha Huanghua Intl

13:15 - 19:25NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

23h 10m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$2,005China Southern

Mon, 24 Aug - Mon, 7 Sep

21:45 - 06:30SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

39h 45m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

15:50 - 19:25NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

44h 35m2 stops Changsha Huanghua Intl Guangzhou Baiyun

$2,130China Southern

Sun, 23 Aug - Fri, 18 Sep

15:40 - 06:10SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

21h 30m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

13:35 - 06:10NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

33h 35m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$2,134Etihad Airways

Sun, 23 Aug - Fri, 18 Sep

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

29h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

08:15 - 20:50NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

29h 35m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Adelaide

$2,244Qatar Airways

Sun, 23 Aug - Fri, 18 Sep

07:15 - 13:40SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

37h 25m2 stops Perth Doha Hamad Intl

01:20 - 06:30NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

22h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$2,253Qatar Airways

Sun, 23 Aug - Wed, 2 Sep

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Etihad Airways flights from Australia to Nairobi

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Etihad Airways

24 Aug

SYD20:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

40h 20m

1 stop

NBO06:10Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

7 Sept

NBO07:05Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

40h 05m

1 stop

SYD06:10Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,911

Etihad Airways

23 Oct

SYD16:40Sydney Kingsford Smith

33h 25m

1 stop

NBO18:05Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

10 Dec

NBO13:35Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

20h 10m

1 stop

SYD17:45Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,928

Etihad Airways

1 Oct

SYD20:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

22h 40m

1 stop

NBO12:30Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

16 Oct

NBO13:35Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

33h 00m

1 stop

SYD06:35Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,943

RwandAir flights from Australia to Nairobi

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RwandAir

29 Dec

ADL22:00Adelaide

29h 40m

2 stops

NBO20:10Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

4 Feb

NBO13:00Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

44h 00m

2 stops

ADL16:30Adelaide

$2,495

RwandAir

29 Dec

ADL22:00Adelaide

29h 40m

2 stops

NBO20:10Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

4 Feb

NBO13:00Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

44h 00m

2 stops

ADL16:30Adelaide

$2,498

RwandAir

29 Dec

ADL22:00Adelaide

38h 25m

3 stops

NBO04:55Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

4 Feb

NBO13:00Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

44h 00m

2 stops

ADL16:30Adelaide

$2,577

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PerthNairobi

PER Perth - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

PERNBO

Perth

Fri 2/10

20:50-22:05

2 stops30h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 4/11

19:15-04:30

2 stops28h 15m

$1,759

PerthNairobi

PER Perth - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

PERNBO

Perth

Fri 2/10

20:50-22:05

2 stops30h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 4/11

19:15-04:30

2 stops28h 15m

$1,770

MelbourneNairobi

MEL Melbourne - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

MELNBO

Melbourne

Sun 25/10

13:10-05:40

2 stops24h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 13/11

06:40-10:15

2 stops43h 35m

$1,815

MelbourneNairobi

MEL Melbourne - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

MELNBO

Melbourne

Sun 25/10

13:10-05:40

2 stops24h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 13/11

06:40-10:15

2 stops43h 35m

$1,815

AdelaideNairobi

ADL Adelaide - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

ADLNBO

Adelaide

Mon 31/8

22:00-20:10

2 stops28h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 13/9

08:15-15:00

1 stop24h 15m

$1,880

SydneyNairobi

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 11/1

21:30-06:20

1 stop40h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 25/1

19:15-06:30

1 stop27h 15m

$1,890

SydneyNairobi

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 23/10

16:40-18:05

1 stop33h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 10/12

13:35-17:45

1 stop20h 10m

$1,928

MelbourneNairobi

MEL Melbourne - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

MELNBO

Melbourne

Sun 25/10

11:25-07:05

1 stop27h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 13/11

13:35-21:30

1 stop23h 55m

$1,946

SydneyNairobi

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 9/11

15:15-07:30

2 stops48h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 13/11

13:35-20:20

1 stop22h 45m

$1,953

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SydneyNairobi

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 1/2

22:10-13:45

1 stop23h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 16/2

08:45-18:20

1 stop25h 35m

$1,978

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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 $2,095. The month of February is another great option to travel to Nairobi, with average flight prices from Australia averaging around $2,106.

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 $2,236 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 $1,967 on momondo.

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Best price found	$732
Fastest flight time	16h 05m
Direct flights	Tue and Wed
Airports in Nairobi	2 airports

The best one-way flight to Nairobi from Australia in the past 72 hours is $732. The best return flight deal from Australia to Nairobi found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,759.

The fastest flight from Australia to Nairobi takes 16h 05m

Direct flights go from Australia to Nairobi on Tuesday and Wednesday. 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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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 August 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 $842	Free cancellation	Rating 6.8 582 reviews	Search IndiGo flights
RwandAir	PriceFrom $1,151	Free cancellation	Rating 7.8 42 reviews	Search RwandAir flights
Virgin Australia	PriceFrom $1,273	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 470 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights
China Southern	PriceFrom $1,488	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 174 reviews	Search China Southern flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $1,508	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,506 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom $1,559	Free cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,660 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom $1,658	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 1,029 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,732	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,736 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
South African	PriceFrom $1,839	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 63 reviews	Search South African flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $2,090	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,083 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights

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