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

Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, and RwandAir 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.

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 15h 45m and 19h 50m, 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 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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07:40 - 05:40

PER

NBO

27h 00m

2 stops

06:40 - 00:40

NBO

PER

37h 00m

2 stops

$1,579IndiGo

Tue, 14 Jul - Wed, 9 Sep

12:15 - 05:40

PER

NBO

46h 25m

2 stops

06:40 - 19:40

NBO

PER

32h 00m

2 stops

$1,598IndiGo

Tue, 9 Jun - Wed, 24 Jun

10:20 - 06:30

BNE

NBO

27h 10m

1 stop

15:50 - 08:25

NBO

BNE

33h 35m

2 stops

$1,830China Southern

Wed, 10 Jun - Wed, 17 Jun

21:45 - 06:30

SYD

NBO

39h 45m

1 stop

15:50 - 19:25

NBO

SYD

44h 35m

2 stops

$1,833China Southern

Thu, 4 Jun - Fri, 19 Jun

17:20 - 06:10

MEL

NBO

19h 50m

1 stop

07:00 - 15:50

NBO

MEL

25h 50m

1 stop

$1,868Etihad Airways

Mon, 20 Jul - Tue, 11 Aug

17:20 - 06:55

MEL

NBO

20h 35m

1 stop

07:05 - 15:50

NBO

MEL

25h 45m

1 stop

$1,869Etihad Airways

Wed, 10 Jun - Thu, 25 Jun

06:05 - 06:45

ADL

NBO

31h 10m

2 stops

08:15 - 19:10

NBO

ADL

28h 25m

2 stops

$2,362Qatar Airways

Thu, 18 Jun - Thu, 25 Jun

18:20 - 14:55

ADL

NBO

27h 05m

2 stops

08:15 - 15:30

NBO

ADL

24h 45m

1 stop

$2,412Qatar Airways

Wed, 10 Jun - Tue, 16 Jun

12:35 - 14:30

CNS

NBO

32h 55m

2 stops

22:45 - 22:45

NBO

CNS

41h 00m

2 stops

$3,010Emirates

Mon, 7 Sep - Wed, 9 Sep

12:35 - 14:30

CNS

NBO

32h 55m

2 stops

22:45 - 22:45

NBO

CNS

41h 00m

2 stops

$3,017Emirates

Mon, 7 Sep - Wed, 9 Sep

Etihad Airways flights from Australia to Nairobi

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Etihad Airways

18 May

MEL17:20Melbourne

20h 35m

1 stop

NBO06:55Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

21 May

NBO13:35Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

19h 15m

1 stop

MEL15:50Melbourne

$1,866

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

$1,868

Etihad Airways

10 June

MEL17:20Melbourne

20h 35m

1 stop

NBO06:55Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

25 June

NBO07:05Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

25h 45m

1 stop

MEL15:50Melbourne

$1,869

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Qatar Airways

8 June

SYD20:45Sydney Kingsford Smith

25h 10m

1 stop

NBO14:55Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

14 June

NBO01:20Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

21h 50m

1 stop

SYD06:10Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,940

Qatar Airways

4 June

SYD20:45Sydney Kingsford Smith

25h 10m

1 stop

NBO14:55Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

19 June

NBO08:15Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

38h 55m

1 stop

SYD06:10Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,098

Qatar Airways

11 June

SYD19:30Sydney Kingsford Smith

26h 25m

2 stops

NBO14:55Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

25 June

NBO18:00Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

29h 10m

1 stop

SYD06:10Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,118

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PerthNairobi

PER - NBO

PERNBO

Perth

Tue 14/7

07:40-05:40

2 stops27h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 9/9

06:40-00:40

2 stops37h 00m

$1,579

PerthNairobi

PER - NBO

PERNBO

Perth

Tue 9/6

12:15-05:40

2 stops46h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 24/6

06:40-19:40

2 stops32h 00m

$1,598

BrisbaneNairobi

BNE - NBO

BNENBO

Brisbane

Wed 10/6

10:20-06:30

1 stop27h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 17/6

15:50-08:25

2 stops33h 35m

$1,830

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 4/6

21:45-06:30

1 stop39h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 19/6

15:50-19:25

2 stops44h 35m

$1,833

Fastest return journey

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

$1,868

MelbourneNairobi

MEL - NBO

MELNBO

Melbourne

Wed 10/6

17:20-06:55

1 stop20h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 25/6

07:05-15:50

1 stop25h 45m

$1,869

AdelaideNairobi

ADL - NBO

ADLNBO

Adelaide

Thu 18/6

06:05-06:45

2 stops31h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 25/6

08:15-19:10

2 stops28h 25m

$2,362

AdelaideNairobi

ADL - NBO

ADLNBO

Adelaide

Wed 10/6

18:20-14:55

2 stops27h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 16/6

08:15-15:30

1 stop24h 45m

$2,412

CairnsNairobi

CNS - NBO

CNSNBO

Cairns

Mon 7/9

12:35-14:30

2 stops32h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 9/9

22:45-22:45

2 stops41h 00m

$3,010

CairnsNairobi

CNS - NBO

CNSNBO

Cairns

Mon 7/9

12:35-14:30

2 stops32h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 9/9

22:45-22:45

2 stops41h 00m

$3,017

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Australia to Nairobi

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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 $700. The month of March is another great option to travel to Nairobi, with average flight prices from Australia averaging around $781.

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 $2,098 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 $1,764 on momondo.

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

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

Direct flights go from Australia to Nairobi on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. 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 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 $782	Free cancellation	Rating 6.4 47 reviews	Search AirAsia X flights
IndiGo	PriceFrom $828	Free cancellation	Rating 6.8 559 reviews	Search IndiGo flights
Air India	PriceFrom $989	Free cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,957 reviews	Search Air India flights
RwandAir	PriceFrom $1,136	Free cancellation	Rating 7.8 42 reviews	Search RwandAir flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom $1,371	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 999 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
China Southern	PriceFrom $1,417	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 151 reviews	Search China Southern flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $1,441	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,439 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom $1,592	Free cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,572 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,775	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,727 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
South African	PriceFrom $1,808	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 62 reviews	Search South African flights

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