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21:45 - 12:45
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NBO
23h 00m
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Etihad Airways Logo
13:40 - 06:35
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SYD
32h 55m
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$1,897Etihad Airways
Tue, 3 Feb - Sun, 1 Mar
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16:35 - 00:50
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NBO
40h 15m
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Etihad Airways Logo
07:15 - 06:35
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39h 20m
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$1,912Etihad Airways
Wed, 11 Feb - Sun, 8 Mar
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10:15 - 09:25
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NBO
30h 10m
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10:25 - 18:25
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25h 00m
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$1,913Multiple Airlines
Tue, 7 Apr - Thu, 7 May
Etihad Airways Logo
21:45 - 12:45
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NBO
23h 00m
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Etihad Airways Logo
01:45 - 06:35
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20h 50m
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$1,916Etihad Airways
Tue, 3 Feb - Sat, 28 Feb
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21:45 - 12:45
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NBO
23h 00m
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Multiple Airlines Logo
15:10 - 06:35
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31h 25m
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$1,953Multiple Airlines
Tue, 3 Feb - Mon, 16 Feb
China Southern Logo
21:45 - 06:50
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40h 05m
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13:25 - 19:40
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23h 15m
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$1,956China Southern
Wed, 8 Apr - Mon, 11 May
Etihad Airways Logo
21:30 - 12:40
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22h 10m
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Etihad Airways Logo
13:45 - 16:50
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20h 05m
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$1,958Etihad Airways
Tue, 7 Apr - Thu, 7 May
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21:45 - 12:45
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02:40 - 17:55
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$1,975Multiple Airlines
Tue, 3 Feb - Wed, 11 Feb
Etihad Airways Logo
15:40 - 12:40
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28h 00m
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13:45 - 06:10
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$1,981Etihad Airways
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15:50 - 13:45
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08:45 - 18:50
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26h 05m
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$1,987Qatar Airways
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Etihad Airways flights from Sydney to Nairobi

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Etihad Airways
3 Feb
SYD21:45Sydney Kingsford Smith
23h 00m
1 stop
NBO12:45Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
1 Mar
NBO13:40Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
32h 55m
1 stop
SYD06:35Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,897
Etihad Airways
11 Feb
SYD16:35Sydney Kingsford Smith
40h 15m
1 stop
NBO00:50Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
8 Mar
NBO07:15Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
39h 20m
1 stop
SYD06:35Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,912
Etihad Airways
3 Feb
SYD21:45Sydney Kingsford Smith
23h 00m
1 stop
NBO12:45Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
28 Feb
NBO01:45Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
20h 50m
1 stop
SYD06:35Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,916

Qatar Airways flights from Sydney to Nairobi

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Sydney to Nairobi flight tickets
Qatar Airways
2 Feb
SYD15:50Sydney Kingsford Smith
29h 55m
1 stop
NBO13:45Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
13 Feb
NBO08:45Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
26h 05m
1 stop
SYD18:50Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,987
Qatar Airways
11 Feb
SYD15:50Sydney Kingsford Smith
23h 25m
1 stop
NBO07:15Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
8 Mar
NBO17:00Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
29h 10m
2 stops
SYD06:10Sydney Kingsford Smith
$2,011
Qatar Airways
11 Feb
SYD15:50Sydney Kingsford Smith
23h 25m
1 stop
NBO07:15Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
8 Mar
NBO17:00Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
29h 10m
2 stops
SYD06:10Sydney Kingsford Smith
$2,032

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SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/2

21:45-12:45

1 stop23h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 1/3

13:40-06:35

1 stop32h 55m

$1,897

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/2

16:35-00:50

1 stop40h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 8/3

07:15-06:35

1 stop39h 20m

$1,912

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 7/4

10:15-09:25

2 stops30h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 7/5

10:25-18:25

2 stops25h 00m

$1,913

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/2

21:45-12:45

1 stop23h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 28/2

01:45-06:35

1 stop20h 50m

$1,916

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/2

21:45-12:45

1 stop23h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 16/2

15:10-06:35

2 stops31h 25m

$1,953

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 8/4

21:45-06:50

2 stops40h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 11/5

13:25-19:40

1 stop23h 15m

$1,956

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 7/4

21:30-12:40

1 stop22h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 7/5

13:45-16:50

1 stop20h 05m

$1,958

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/2

21:45-12:45

1 stop23h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 11/2

02:40-17:55

2 stops31h 15m

$1,975

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 1/5

15:40-12:40

1 stop28h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 1/6

13:45-06:10

1 stop33h 25m

$1,981

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/2

15:50-13:45

1 stop29h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 13/2

08:45-18:50

1 stop26h 05m

$1,987

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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 Sydney, with most prices found around $1,821. The month of October is another great option to travel to Nairobi, with average flight prices from Sydney averaging around $1,903.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Nairobi from Sydney when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Nairobi for around $2,220 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 Sydney for as low as $1,919 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time

21h 45m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Sydney to Nairobi takes 21h 45m
There are no direct flights from Sydney to Nairobi. There are no popular flight routes from Sydney to Nairobi.
  • How far is Sydney Kingsford Smith to Nairobi by plane?

    There are 12142.5 km between Sydney Kingsford Smith and Nairobi. Flights usually cover this in 21h 45m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Nairobi?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport 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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6.8
527 reviews
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AirAsia XPriceFrom $1,125Free cancellationRating
6.4
44 reviews
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Air IndiaPriceFrom $1,282Free cancellationRating
5.5
2,977 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom $1,469Free cancellationRating
7.2
948 reviews
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China SouthernPriceFrom $1,513Free cancellationRating
7.3
135 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom $1,556Free cancellationRating
7.3
1,374 reviews
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Virgin AustraliaPriceFrom $1,906Free cancellationRating
7.6
430 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,962Free cancellationRating
7.4
3,720 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom $2,027Free cancellationRating
8.1
3,486 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $2,148Free cancellationRating
7.5
974 reviews
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