Which airlines fly to Nairobi?

Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways and China Southern are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Nairobi from Melbourne according to our data. Etihad Airways is the first choice among our users, with 41% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Nairobi. Keep in mind that there are 8 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 Melbourne to Nairobi?

IndiGo, China Southern, and RwandAir are the most popular carriers operating from Melbourne to Nairobi

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 August 2026, there are 8 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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15:55 - 05:40MEL Melbourne-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

44h 45m2 stops Singapore Changi Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

06:40 - 09:50NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-MEL Melbourne

43h 10m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Singapore Changi

$1,813IndiGo

Wed, 30 Sep - Tue, 13 Oct

23:30 - 07:30MEL Melbourne-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

40h 00m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Changsha Huanghua Intl

13:35 - 09:45NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-MEL Melbourne

36h 10m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$1,899China Southern

Fri, 15 Jan - Fri, 26 Feb

13:25 - 05:40MEL Melbourne-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

47h 15m2 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

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

43h 35m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Singapore Changi

$1,905IndiGo

Sun, 20 Sep - Fri, 30 Oct

23:30 - 07:30MEL Melbourne-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

40h 00m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Changsha Huanghua Intl

13:35 - 09:45NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-MEL Melbourne

36h 10m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$1,905China Southern

Fri, 15 Jan - Fri, 26 Feb

22:35 - 22:05MEL Melbourne-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

31h 30m3 stops Singapore Changi Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Sharjah

19:15 - 17:00NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-MEL Melbourne

37h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,946Multiple Airlines

Sun, 18 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct

15:50 - 22:05MEL Melbourne-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

38h 15m2 stops Phuket City Sharjah

19:15 - 17:00NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-MEL Melbourne

37h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,954Multiple Airlines

Sun, 18 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct

18:20 - 12:30MEL Melbourne-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

26h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

13:35 - 17:00NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-MEL Melbourne

19h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$2,116Etihad Airways

Fri, 13 Nov - Tue, 8 Dec

18:20 - 12:30MEL Melbourne-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

26h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

13:35 - 17:00NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-MEL Melbourne

19h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$2,135Etihad Airways

Fri, 13 Nov - Tue, 8 Dec

22:30 - 19:35MEL Melbourne-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

29h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl

22:45 - 10:15NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-MEL Melbourne

27h 30m2 stops Dubai Intl Singapore Changi

$2,223Emirates

Fri, 13 Nov - Tue, 8 Dec

06:15 - 20:00MEL Melbourne-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

21h 45m1 stop Dubai Intl

22:45 - 18:15NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-MEL Melbourne

35h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl

$2,223Emirates

Sun, 18 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct

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15:55 - 14:30MEL Melbourne-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

29h 35m2 stops Singapore Changi Dubai Intl

22:45 - 08:50NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-MEL Melbourne

27h 05m2 stops Dubai Intl Singapore Changi

$2,198Emirates

Thu, 3 Sep - Wed, 9 Sep

05:15 - 20:00MEL Melbourne-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

21h 45m1 stop Dubai Intl

16:35 - 05:30NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-MEL Melbourne

29h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl

$2,200Emirates

Thu, 3 Sep - Wed, 9 Sep

05:15 - 05:25MEL Melbourne-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

31h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl

22:45 - 08:50NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-MEL Melbourne

27h 05m2 stops Dubai Intl Singapore Changi

$2,202Emirates

Thu, 3 Sep - Wed, 9 Sep

05:15 - 20:00MEL Melbourne-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

21h 45m1 stop Dubai Intl

22:45 - 08:50NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-MEL Melbourne

27h 05m2 stops Dubai Intl Singapore Changi

$2,241Multiple Airlines

Thu, 3 Sep - Wed, 9 Sep

05:15 - 20:00MEL Melbourne-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

21h 45m1 stop Dubai Intl

22:45 - 08:50NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-MEL Melbourne

27h 05m2 stops Dubai Intl Singapore Changi

$2,247Multiple Airlines

Thu, 3 Sep - Wed, 9 Sep

05:15 - 20:00MEL Melbourne-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

21h 45m1 stop Dubai Intl

22:45 - 08:50NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-MEL Melbourne

27h 05m2 stops Dubai Intl Singapore Changi

$2,248Multiple Airlines

Thu, 3 Sep - Wed, 9 Sep

07:10 - 06:40MEL Melbourne-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

30h 30m3 stops Adelaide Guangzhou Baiyun Changsha Huanghua Intl

15:50 - 08:40NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-MEL Melbourne

33h 50m2 stops Changsha Huanghua Intl Guangzhou Baiyun

$2,678China Southern

Thu, 3 Sep - Wed, 9 Sep

07:10 - 06:40MEL Melbourne-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

30h 30m3 stops Adelaide Guangzhou Baiyun Changsha Huanghua Intl

15:50 - 08:40NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-MEL Melbourne

33h 50m2 stops Changsha Huanghua Intl Guangzhou Baiyun

$2,715China Southern

Thu, 3 Sep - Wed, 9 Sep

13:25 - 13:10MEL Melbourne-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

30h 45m3 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Singapore Changi Addis Ababa Bole

17:30 - 08:20NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-MEL Melbourne

31h 50m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Singapore Changi Kuala Lumpur Intl

$3,767Ethiopian Air

Thu, 3 Sep - Wed, 9 Sep

13:25 - 13:10MEL Melbourne-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

30h 45m3 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Singapore Changi Addis Ababa Bole

17:30 - 08:20NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-MEL Melbourne

31h 50m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Singapore Changi Kuala Lumpur Intl

$3,777Ethiopian Air

Thu, 3 Sep - Wed, 9 Sep

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China Southern flights from Melbourne to Nairobi

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China Southern

15 Jan

MEL23:30Melbourne

40h 00m

2 stops

NBO07:30Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

26 Feb

NBO13:35Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

36h 10m

1 stop

MEL09:45Melbourne

$1,899

China Southern

3 Dec

MEL08:40Melbourne

30h 25m

1 stop

NBO07:05Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

14 Dec

NBO13:35Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

36h 10m

1 stop

MEL09:45Melbourne

$2,204

China Southern

28 Nov

MEL08:40Melbourne

30h 50m

2 stops

NBO07:30Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

8 Jan

NBO13:35Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

36h 10m

1 stop

MEL09:45Melbourne

$2,208

Etihad Airways flights from Melbourne to Nairobi

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Etihad Airways

13 Nov

MEL18:20Melbourne

26h 10m

1 stop

NBO12:30Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

8 Dec

NBO13:35Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

19h 25m

1 stop

MEL17:00Melbourne

$2,135

Etihad Airways

13 Nov

MEL18:20Melbourne

26h 10m

1 stop

NBO12:30Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

8 Dec

NBO13:35Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

19h 25m

1 stop

MEL17:00Melbourne

$2,151

Etihad Airways

16 Sept

MEL17:20Melbourne

19h 50m

1 stop

NBO06:10Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

19 Oct

NBO19:00Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

37h 50m

1 stop

MEL16:50Melbourne

$2,243

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MEL Melbourne - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

MELNBO

Melbourne

Wed 30/9

15:55-05:40

2 stops44h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 13/10

06:40-09:50

2 stops43h 10m

$1,813

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Fri 15/1

23:30-07:30

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Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

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13:35-09:45

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$1,899

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13:25-05:40

2 stops47h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 30/10

06:40-10:15

2 stops43h 35m

$1,905

MelbourneNairobi

MEL Melbourne - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

MELNBO

Melbourne

Fri 15/1

23:30-07:30

2 stops40h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 26/2

13:35-09:45

1 stop36h 10m

$1,905

MelbourneNairobi

MEL Melbourne - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

MELNBO

Melbourne

Sun 18/10

22:35-22:05

3 stops31h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 31/10

19:15-17:00

1 stop37h 45m

$1,946

MelbourneNairobi

MEL Melbourne - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

MELNBO

Melbourne

Sun 18/10

15:50-22:05

2 stops38h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 31/10

19:15-17:00

1 stop37h 45m

$1,954

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MelbourneNairobi

MEL Melbourne - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

MELNBO

Melbourne

Fri 13/11

18:20-12:30

1 stop26h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 8/12

13:35-17:00

1 stop19h 25m

$2,116

MelbourneNairobi

MEL Melbourne - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

MELNBO

Melbourne

Fri 13/11

18:20-12:30

1 stop26h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 8/12

13:35-17:00

1 stop19h 25m

$2,135

MelbourneNairobi

MEL Melbourne - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

MELNBO

Melbourne

Fri 13/11

22:30-19:35

1 stop29h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 8/12

22:45-10:15

2 stops27h 30m

$2,223

MelbourneNairobi

MEL Melbourne - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

MELNBO

Melbourne

Sun 18/10

06:15-20:00

1 stop21h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 31/10

22:45-18:15

1 stop35h 30m

$2,223

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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 $2,148 to $2,537.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,813.

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 $2,107. The month of February is another great option to travel to Nairobi, with average flight prices from Melbourne averaging around $2,121.

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 $2,276 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 $2,103 on momondo.

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Best price found	$832
Fastest flight time	21h 45m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Nairobi from Melbourne in the past 72 hours is $832. The best return flight deal from Melbourne to Nairobi found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,813.

The fastest flight from Melbourne to Nairobi takes 21h 45m

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

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How far is Melbourne to Nairobi by plane?
Melbourne and Nairobi are 11492.1 km apart from one another. Flights usually cover this in 21h 45m, 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 August 2026, there are 8 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 $1,127	Free cancellation	Rating 6.8 582 reviews	Search IndiGo flights
Virgin Australia	PriceFrom $1,265	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 473 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights
Emirates	PriceFrom $1,448	Free cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,654 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $1,496	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,529 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom $1,673	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 1,036 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
China Southern	PriceFrom $1,721	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 172 reviews	Search China Southern flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,869	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,722 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $2,076	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,087 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights

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