Which airlines fly to Nairobi?

Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways and China Southern are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Nairobi from Melbourne according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 42% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Nairobi. Keep in mind that there are 9 different airlines that fly to Nairobi on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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As of October 2026, there are 9 operators available to choose from for flights from Melbourne to Nairobi.

How old do you have to be to fly from Melbourne to Nairobi?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Melbourne to Nairobi.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Nairobi?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Nairobi trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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

24h 30m2 stops Singapore Changi Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

06:40 - 07:55NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-MEL Melbourne

41h 15m3 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Chennai Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

$1,935IndiGo

Mon, 1 Feb - Mon, 15 Feb

06:15 - 06:20MEL Melbourne-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

32h 05m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

19:15 - 16:45NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-MEL Melbourne

37h 30m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,958Multiple Airlines

Sat, 14 Nov - Fri, 4 Dec

14:35 - 05:40MEL Melbourne-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

47h 05m2 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

06:40 - 07:25NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-MEL Melbourne

40h 45m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Singapore Changi

$1,960IndiGo

Sun, 10 Jan - Sat, 6 Mar

18:05 - 18:20MEL Melbourne-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

32h 15m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

07:15 - 16:45NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-MEL Melbourne

25h 30m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,968Etihad Airways

Fri, 12 Feb - Sun, 21 Feb

10:00 - 06:20MEL Melbourne-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

28h 20m3 stops Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai Kuala Lumpur Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

19:15 - 16:45NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-MEL Melbourne

37h 30m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,971Multiple Airlines

Sat, 14 Nov - Fri, 4 Dec

23:40 - 13:45MEL Melbourne-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

22h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

08:45 - 17:50NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-MEL Melbourne

25h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,977Qatar Airways

Mon, 1 Feb - Mon, 15 Feb

18:05 - 06:20MEL Melbourne-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

20h 15m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

19:15 - 16:45NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-MEL Melbourne

37h 30m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$2,034Etihad Airways

Sat, 28 Nov - Sat, 5 Dec

23:40 - 13:45MEL Melbourne-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

22h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

17:00 - 05:45NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-MEL Melbourne

28h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$2,043Qatar Airways

Mon, 1 Feb - Mon, 15 Feb

22:30 - 14:40MEL Melbourne-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

24h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl

16:45 - 06:25NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-MEL Melbourne

29h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl

$2,184Emirates

Wed, 18 Nov - Sun, 6 Dec

22:30 - 14:40MEL Melbourne-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

24h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl

16:45 - 06:15NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-MEL Melbourne

29h 30m2 stops Dubai Intl Singapore Changi

$2,308Emirates

Wed, 18 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov

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Etihad Airways flights from Melbourne to Nairobi

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Etihad Airways

12 Feb

MEL18:05Melbourne

32h 15m

1 stop

NBO18:20Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

21 Feb

NBO07:15Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

25h 30m

1 stop

MEL16:45Melbourne

$1,968

Etihad Airways

18 Nov

MEL18:05Melbourne

20h 15m

1 stop

NBO06:20Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

22 Nov

NBO07:15Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

25h 30m

1 stop

MEL16:45Melbourne

$2,034

Etihad Airways

18 Nov

MEL18:05Melbourne

20h 15m

1 stop

NBO06:20Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

22 Nov

NBO07:15Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

25h 30m

1 stop

MEL16:45Melbourne

$2,036

Qatar Airways flights from Melbourne to Nairobi

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Melbourne to Nairobi flight tickets

Qatar Airways

1 Feb

MEL23:40Melbourne

22h 05m

1 stop

NBO13:45Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

15 Feb

NBO08:45Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

25h 05m

1 stop

MEL17:50Melbourne

$1,977

Qatar Airways

1 Feb

MEL23:40Melbourne

22h 05m

1 stop

NBO13:45Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

15 Feb

NBO17:00Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

28h 45m

1 stop

MEL05:45Melbourne

$2,043

Qatar Airways

1 Feb

MEL23:40Melbourne

22h 05m

1 stop

NBO13:45Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

15 Feb

NBO17:00Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

28h 45m

1 stop

MEL05:45Melbourne

$2,048

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13:10-05:40

2 stops24h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

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06:40-07:55

3 stops41h 15m

$1,935

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06:15-06:20

2 stops32h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

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19:15-16:45

1 stop37h 30m

$1,958

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14:35-05:40

2 stops47h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 6/3

06:40-07:25

2 stops40h 45m

$1,960

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MEL Melbourne - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

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Melbourne

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18:05-18:20

1 stop32h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 21/2

07:15-16:45

1 stop25h 30m

$1,968

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MEL Melbourne - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

MELNBO

Melbourne

Sat 14/11

10:00-06:20

3 stops28h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 4/12

19:15-16:45

1 stop37h 30m

$1,971

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MEL Melbourne - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

MELNBO

Melbourne

Mon 1/2

23:40-13:45

1 stop22h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 15/2

08:45-17:50

1 stop25h 05m

$1,977

MelbourneNairobi

MEL Melbourne - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

MELNBO

Melbourne

Sat 28/11

18:05-06:20

1 stop20h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 5/12

19:15-16:45

1 stop37h 30m

$2,034

MelbourneNairobi

MEL Melbourne - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

MELNBO

Melbourne

Mon 1/2

23:40-13:45

1 stop22h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 15/2

17:00-05:45

1 stop28h 45m

$2,043

MelbourneNairobi

MEL Melbourne - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

MELNBO

Melbourne

Wed 18/11

22:30-14:40

1 stop24h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 6/12

16:45-06:25

1 stop29h 40m

$2,184

MelbourneNairobi

MEL Melbourne - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

MELNBO

Melbourne

Wed 18/11

22:30-14:40

1 stop24h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 22/11

16:45-06:15

2 stops29h 30m

$2,308

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Melbourne and Nairobi?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $2,075 to $2,432.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,935.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Nairobi?

The month of March is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Nairobi from Melbourne, with most prices found around $2,134. The month of February is another great option to travel to Nairobi, with average flight prices from Melbourne averaging around $2,164.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne to Nairobi?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Nairobi from Melbourne when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Nairobi for around $2,326 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 Melbourne for as low as $2,090 on momondo.

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Best price found	$897
Fastest flight time	20h 15m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Nairobi from Melbourne in the past 72 hours is $897. The best return flight deal from Melbourne to Nairobi found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,935.

The fastest flight from Melbourne to Nairobi takes 20h 15m

There are no direct flights from Melbourne to Nairobi. There are no popular flight routes from Melbourne to Nairobi.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Melbourne to Nairobi

How far is Melbourne to Nairobi by plane?
Melbourne and Nairobi are 11492.1 km apart from one another. Flights usually cover this in 20h 15m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Melbourne to Nairobi?
Prices for flights from Melbourne to Nairobi are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Melbourne to Nairobi?
As of October 2026, there are 9 operators available to choose from for flights from Melbourne to Nairobi.
How old do you have to be to fly from Melbourne to Nairobi?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Melbourne to Nairobi.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Nairobi?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Nairobi trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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IndiGo	PriceFrom $1,149	Free cancellation	Rating 6.8 580 reviews	Search IndiGo flights
Virgin Australia	PriceFrom $1,289	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 482 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $1,514	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,550 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
RwandAir	PriceFrom $1,525	Free cancellation	Rating 7.9 42 reviews	Search RwandAir flights
Emirates	PriceFrom $1,545	Free cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,686 reviews	Search Emirates flights
China Southern	PriceFrom $1,660	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 184 reviews	Search China Southern flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,902	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 3,712 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom $1,931	Free cancellation	Rating 7.1 1,042 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,988	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,122 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights

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