Which airlines fly to Nairobi?

Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways and China Southern are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Nairobi from Sydney according to our data. Etihad Airways is the first choice among our users, with 43% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Nairobi. Keep in mind that there are 11 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 Sydney Kingsford Smith to Nairobi?

Etihad Airways is the most popular carrier operating from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Nairobi

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Nairobi?

Prices for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Nairobi refresh daily.

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The number of operators available for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Nairobi is 11 as of May 2026.

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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Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Sydney and Nairobi?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $2,670 to $1,904. The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,863.

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09:15 - 07:05

SYD

NBO

52h 50m

3 stops

07:55 - 19:35

NBO

SYD

28h 40m

3 stops

$1,863Multiple Airlines

Fri, 28 Aug - Fri, 18 Sep

15:40 - 06:55

SYD

NBO

22h 15m

1 stop

13:35 - 06:10

NBO

SYD

33h 35m

1 stop

$1,918Etihad Airways

Wed, 3 Jun - Wed, 24 Jun

14:50 - 06:45

SYD

NBO

22h 55m

1 stop

18:00 - 06:10

NBO

SYD

29h 10m

1 stop

$1,933Qatar Airways

Thu, 30 Jul - Sun, 9 Aug

15:50 - 07:15

SYD

NBO

23h 25m

1 stop

01:35 - 06:50

NBO

SYD

21h 15m

1 stop

$1,954Qatar Airways

Sun, 1 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov

21:30 - 12:30

SYD

NBO

22h 00m

1 stop

07:00 - 06:10

NBO

SYD

40h 10m

1 stop

$1,962Etihad Airways

Sat, 25 Jul - Sun, 2 Aug

21:30 - 12:30

SYD

NBO

22h 00m

1 stop

13:35 - 16:50

NBO

SYD

20h 15m

1 stop

$1,993Etihad Airways

Thu, 30 Jul - Fri, 14 Aug

14:10 - 06:40

SYD

NBO

47h 30m

2 stops

13:15 - 08:25

NBO

SYD

36h 10m

1 stop

$1,997China Southern

Wed, 17 Jun - Mon, 22 Jun

21:45 - 06:30

SYD

NBO

39h 45m

1 stop

13:15 - 19:25

NBO

SYD

23h 10m

1 stop

$2,003China Southern

Tue, 16 Jun - Tue, 23 Jun

14:50 - 06:45

SYD

NBO

22h 55m

1 stop

18:00 - 06:10

NBO

SYD

29h 10m

1 stop

$2,004Qatar Airways

Thu, 30 Jul - Sat, 8 Aug

10:05 - 06:40

SYD

NBO

27h 35m

2 stops

15:50 - 19:25

NBO

SYD

44h 35m

2 stops

$2,007China Southern

Thu, 4 Jun - Wed, 10 Jun

Etihad Airways flights from Sydney to Nairobi

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Etihad Airways

3 June

SYD15:40Sydney Kingsford Smith

22h 15m

1 stop

NBO06:55Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

24 June

NBO13:35Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

33h 35m

1 stop

SYD06:10Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,918

Etihad Airways

25 July

SYD21:30Sydney Kingsford Smith

22h 00m

1 stop

NBO12:30Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

2 Aug

NBO07:00Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

40h 10m

1 stop

SYD06:10Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,962

Etihad Airways

30 July

SYD21:30Sydney Kingsford Smith

22h 00m

1 stop

NBO12:30Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

14 Aug

NBO13:35Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

20h 15m

1 stop

SYD16:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,993

Qatar Airways flights from Sydney to Nairobi

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Qatar Airways

30 July

SYD14:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

22h 55m

1 stop

NBO06:45Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

9 Aug

NBO18:00Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

29h 10m

1 stop

SYD06:10Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,933

Qatar Airways

1 Nov

SYD15:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

23h 25m

1 stop

NBO07:15Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

29 Nov

NBO01:35Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

21h 15m

1 stop

SYD06:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,954

Qatar Airways

30 July

SYD14:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

22h 55m

1 stop

NBO06:45Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

8 Aug

NBO18:00Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

29h 10m

1 stop

SYD06:10Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,004

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SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 28/8

09:15-07:05

3 stops52h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 18/9

07:55-19:35

3 stops28h 40m

$1,863

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SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 3/6

15:40-06:55

1 stop22h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 24/6

13:35-06:10

1 stop33h 35m

$1,918

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 30/7

14:50-06:45

1 stop22h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 9/8

18:00-06:10

1 stop29h 10m

$1,933

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/11

15:50-07:15

1 stop23h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 29/11

01:35-06:50

1 stop21h 15m

$1,954

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 25/7

21:30-12:30

1 stop22h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 2/8

07:00-06:10

1 stop40h 10m

$1,962

Fastest return journey

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 30/7

21:30-12:30

1 stop22h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 14/8

13:35-16:50

1 stop20h 15m

$1,993

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 17/6

14:10-06:40

2 stops47h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 22/6

13:15-08:25

1 stop36h 10m

$1,997

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 16/6

21:45-06:30

1 stop39h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 23/6

13:15-19:25

1 stop23h 10m

$2,003

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 30/7

14:50-06:45

1 stop22h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 8/8

18:00-06:10

1 stop29h 10m

$2,004

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 4/6

10:05-06:40

2 stops27h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 10/6

15:50-19:25

2 stops44h 35m

$2,007

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Nairobi?

The month of January is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Nairobi from Sydney, with most prices found around $734. The month of August is another great option to travel to Nairobi, with average flight prices from Sydney averaging around $998.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sydney 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 $2,130 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 $1,790 on momondo.

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The fastest flight from Sydney to Nairobi takes 22h 00m

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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 22h 00m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Nairobi?
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How many operators does momondo search for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Nairobi?
The number of operators available for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Nairobi is 11 as of May 2026.
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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IndiGo	PriceFrom $840	Free cancellation	Rating 6.8 561 reviews	Search IndiGo flights
Air India	PriceFrom $1,277	Free cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,958 reviews	Search Air India flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom $1,391	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 1,002 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
AirAsia X	PriceFrom $1,397	Free cancellation	Rating 6.4 47 reviews	Search AirAsia X flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $1,464	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,442 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
China Southern	PriceFrom $1,466	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 152 reviews	Search China Southern flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,800	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,730 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom $1,895	Free cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,575 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Virgin Australia	PriceFrom $1,959	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 455 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights
RwandAir	PriceFrom $2,049	Free cancellation	Rating 7.8 42 reviews	Search RwandAir flights

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