Which airlines fly to Nairobi?

Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways and Emirates 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.

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 March 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.

$602 Cheap Flights from Sydney to Nairobi in 2026

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 $1,922 to $2,191. The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,534.

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10:20 - 09:25

SYD

NBO

30h 05m

2 stops

10:25 - 08:50

NBO

SYD

39h 25m

2 stops

$1,534IndiGo

Fri, 17 Apr - Fri, 24 Apr

20:30 - 12:30

SYD

NBO

47h 00m

2 stops

10:25 - 05:10

NBO

SYD

35h 45m

2 stops

$1,579Multiple Airlines

Fri, 17 Apr - Sun, 3 May

10:00 - 12:30

SYD

NBO

57h 30m

3 stops

13:35 - 12:35

NBO

SYD

40h 00m

2 stops

$1,602China Eastern

Sat, 18 Apr - Sat, 25 Apr

14:10 - 06:40

SYD

NBO

47h 30m

2 stops

13:15 - 19:25

NBO

SYD

23h 10m

1 stop

$1,628China Southern

Mon, 20 Apr - Mon, 27 Apr

20:30 - 06:10

SYD

NBO

40h 40m

2 stops

13:35 - 12:35

NBO

SYD

40h 00m

2 stops

$1,640China Eastern

Wed, 8 Apr - Sat, 25 Apr

21:30 - 06:20

SYD

NBO

40h 50m

2 stops

13:35 - 09:00

NBO

SYD

36h 25m

2 stops

$1,662China Eastern

Wed, 18 Mar - Mon, 13 Apr

21:30 - 06:10

SYD

NBO

40h 40m

2 stops

07:00 - 09:00

NBO

SYD

42h 00m

3 stops

$1,663China Eastern

Sun, 22 Mar - Tue, 31 Mar

07:05 - 05:40

SYD

NBO

29h 35m

3 stops

06:40 - 06:05

NBO

SYD

40h 25m

3 stops

$1,683Multiple Airlines

Mon, 20 Apr - Mon, 27 Apr

20:30 - 06:10

SYD

NBO

40h 40m

2 stops

13:35 - 08:00

NBO

SYD

35h 25m

3 stops

$1,714China Eastern

Wed, 8 Apr - Sat, 25 Apr

10:20 - 09:25

SYD

NBO

30h 05m

2 stops

10:25 - 06:45

NBO

SYD

37h 20m

2 stops

$1,729IndiGo

Tue, 1 Sep - Mon, 14 Sep

Virgin Australia flights from Sydney to Nairobi

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Virgin Australia

15 Mar

SYD09:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

30h 15m

2 stops

NBO07:15Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

17 Mar

NBO01:35Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

21h 15m

1 stop

SYD06:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,233

Virgin Australia

15 Mar

SYD15:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

23h 25m

1 stop

NBO07:15Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

18 Mar

NBO08:45Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

29h 40m

2 stops

SYD22:25Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,236

Virgin Australia

15 Mar

SYD08:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

31h 15m

2 stops

NBO07:15Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

17 Mar

NBO01:35Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

21h 15m

1 stop

SYD06:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,237

Qatar Airways flights from Sydney to Nairobi

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Qatar Airways

11 Mar

SYD15:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

29h 55m

1 stop

NBO13:45Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

18 Mar

NBO17:00Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

29h 50m

1 stop

SYD06:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,932

Qatar Airways

16 Mar

SYD15:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

23h 25m

1 stop

NBO07:15Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

13 Apr

NBO10:30Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

28h 20m

2 stops

SYD21:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,974

Qatar Airways

9 Mar

SYD15:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

23h 25m

1 stop

NBO07:15Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

10 Apr

NBO01:20Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

21h 50m

1 stop

SYD06:10Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,979

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Fri 17/4

10:20-09:25

2 stops30h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 24/4

10:25-08:50

2 stops39h 25m

$1,534

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SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 17/4

20:30-12:30

2 stops47h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 3/5

10:25-05:10

2 stops35h 45m

$1,579

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SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 18/4

10:00-12:30

3 stops57h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 25/4

13:35-12:35

2 stops40h 00m

$1,602

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SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 20/4

14:10-06:40

2 stops47h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 27/4

13:15-19:25

1 stop23h 10m

$1,628

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 8/4

20:30-06:10

2 stops40h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 25/4

13:35-12:35

2 stops40h 00m

$1,640

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 18/3

21:30-06:20

2 stops40h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 13/4

13:35-09:00

2 stops36h 25m

$1,662

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 22/3

21:30-06:10

2 stops40h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 31/3

07:00-09:00

3 stops42h 00m

$1,663

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 20/4

07:05-05:40

3 stops29h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 27/4

06:40-06:05

3 stops40h 25m

$1,683

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 8/4

20:30-06:10

2 stops40h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 25/4

13:35-08:00

3 stops35h 25m

$1,714

Fastest return journey

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 1/9

10:20-09:25

2 stops30h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 14/9

10:25-06:45

2 stops37h 20m

$1,729

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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 $1,741. The month of October is another great option to travel to Nairobi, with average flight prices from Sydney averaging around $1,830.

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 $2,122 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 $1,904 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.
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The number of operators available for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Nairobi is 11 as of March 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 $860	Free cancellation	Rating 6.8 541 reviews	Search IndiGo flights
AirAsia X	PriceFrom $1,077	Free cancellation	Rating 6.4 45 reviews	Search AirAsia X flights
Air India	PriceFrom $1,231	Free cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,972 reviews	Search Air India flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom $1,413	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 964 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
China Southern	PriceFrom $1,454	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 142 reviews	Search China Southern flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $1,488	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,424 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,907	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,746 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom $1,926	Free cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,539 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Virgin Australia	PriceFrom $1,990	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 445 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $2,289	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,002 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights

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