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 and China Eastern are the most popular carriers operating from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Nairobi

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The number of operators available for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Nairobi is 11 as of February 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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10:20 - 09:25

SYD

NBO

30h 05m

2 stops

10:25 - 05:10

NBO

SYD

35h 45m

2 stops

$1,614IndiGo

Fri, 10 Apr - Sat, 9 May

20:30 - 06:10

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NBO

40h 40m

2 stops

13:35 - 08:00

NBO

SYD

35h 25m

3 stops

$1,656China Eastern

Sun, 19 Apr - Sat, 25 Apr

13:35 - 14:10

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NBO

32h 35m

3 stops

16:30 - 20:20

NBO

SYD

43h 50m

2 stops

$1,707Multiple Airlines

Sun, 8 Mar - Wed, 11 Mar

12:10 - 05:40

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NBO

25h 30m

2 stops

10:25 - 20:35

NBO

SYD

26h 10m

2 stops

$1,715Multiple Airlines

Tue, 24 Mar - Tue, 31 Mar

09:15 - 09:25

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NBO

31h 10m

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10:25 - 16:50

NBO

SYD

47h 25m

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$1,718Multiple Airlines

Sun, 19 Apr - Sat, 25 Apr

22:45 - 06:50

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NBO

40h 05m

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15:40 - 19:40

NBO

SYD

45h 00m

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$1,745China Southern

Wed, 1 Apr - Wed, 8 Apr

09:15 - 09:25

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NBO

31h 10m

2 stops

10:25 - 07:00

NBO

SYD

37h 35m

2 stops

$1,756Multiple Airlines

Fri, 17 Apr - Sat, 25 Apr

15:15 - 06:50

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NBO

47h 35m

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15:40 - 08:25

NBO

SYD

33h 45m

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$1,799China Southern

Fri, 3 Apr - Wed, 29 Apr

11:30 - 05:40

SYD

NBO

26h 10m

2 stops

10:25 - 06:10

NBO

SYD

35h 45m

2 stops

$1,802Multiple Airlines

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21:30 - 12:45

SYD

NBO

47h 15m

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07:00 - 09:00

NBO

SYD

42h 00m

3 stops

$1,861China Eastern

Tue, 24 Mar - Tue, 31 Mar

Etihad Airways flights from Sydney to Nairobi

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Etihad Airways

27 Feb

SYD21:45Sydney Kingsford Smith

23h 00m

1 stop

NBO12:45Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

27 Mar

NBO01:45Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

20h 50m

1 stop

SYD06:35Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,844

Etihad Airways

27 Feb

SYD21:45Sydney Kingsford Smith

23h 00m

1 stop

NBO12:45Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

28 Mar

NBO13:40Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

32h 55m

1 stop

SYD06:35Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,846

Etihad Airways

3 Mar

SYD21:45Sydney Kingsford Smith

23h 00m

1 stop

NBO12:45Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

9 Mar

NBO01:45Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

20h 50m

1 stop

SYD06:35Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,875

China Eastern flights from Sydney to Nairobi

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China Eastern

19 Apr

SYD20:30Sydney Kingsford Smith

40h 40m

2 stops

NBO06:10Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

25 Apr

NBO13:35Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

35h 25m

3 stops

SYD08:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,656

China Eastern

24 Mar

SYD21:30Sydney Kingsford Smith

47h 15m

2 stops

NBO12:45Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

31 Mar

NBO07:00Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

42h 00m

3 stops

SYD09:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,861

China Eastern

23 Aug

SYD11:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

50h 10m

2 stops

NBO06:10Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

30 Aug

NBO13:35Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

36h 25m

2 stops

SYD09:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,868

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13:35-08:00

3 stops35h 25m

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13:35-14:10

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16:30-20:20

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$1,707

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Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

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SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

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09:15-09:25

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Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

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$1,756

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SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 3/4

15:15-06:50

2 stops47h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

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15:40-08:25

2 stops33h 45m

$1,799

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SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 24/3

11:30-05:40

2 stops26h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 31/3

10:25-06:10

2 stops35h 45m

$1,802

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SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 24/3

21:30-12:45

2 stops47h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 31/3

07:00-09:00

3 stops42h 00m

$1,861

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The month of May is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Nairobi from Sydney, with most prices found around $1,629. The month of October is another great option to travel to Nairobi, with average flight prices from Sydney averaging around $1,817.

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 $2,106 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 $1,844 on momondo.

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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 February 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 $854	Free cancellation	Rating 6.8 538 reviews	Search IndiGo flights
AirAsia X	PriceFrom $1,069	Free cancellation	Rating 6.4 45 reviews	Search AirAsia X flights
Air India	PriceFrom $1,223	Free cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,967 reviews	Search Air India flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom $1,403	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 962 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
China Southern	PriceFrom $1,444	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 137 reviews	Search China Southern flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $1,478	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,416 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,890	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,742 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom $1,912	Free cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,534 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Virgin Australia	PriceFrom $1,977	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 445 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $2,255	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 998 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights

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