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 44% 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?

China Eastern 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 April 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.

$698 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 $2,450 to $1,774. The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,742.

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10:15 - 05:40

SYD

NBO

26h 25m

2 stops

06:40 - 08:15

NBO

SYD

42h 35m

2 stops

$1,742Multiple Airlines

Wed, 26 Aug - Wed, 2 Sep

14:10 - 06:30

SYD

NBO

23h 20m

1 stop

15:50 - 19:25

NBO

SYD

44h 35m

2 stops

$1,763China Southern

Wed, 3 Jun - Wed, 10 Jun

10:00 - 06:10

SYD

NBO

51h 10m

3 stops

13:35 - 08:00

NBO

SYD

35h 25m

3 stops

$1,804China Eastern

Mon, 24 Aug - Sat, 5 Sep

14:10 - 06:30

SYD

NBO

23h 20m

1 stop

13:15 - 19:25

NBO

SYD

23h 10m

1 stop

$1,826China Southern

Sun, 24 May - Sat, 13 Jun

11:00 - 00:35

SYD

NBO

68h 35m

2 stops

13:35 - 08:00

NBO

SYD

35h 25m

3 stops

$1,830China Eastern

Thu, 27 Aug - Sat, 5 Sep

14:45 - 05:40

SYD

NBO

45h 55m

2 stops

06:40 - 06:45

NBO

SYD

41h 05m

2 stops

$1,855IndiGo

Tue, 26 May - Tue, 2 Jun

20:45 - 07:20

SYD

NBO

41h 35m

1 stop

01:20 - 17:30

NBO

SYD

33h 10m

1 stop

$1,872Qatar Airways

Tue, 5 May - Thu, 7 May

14:10 - 06:40

SYD

NBO

47h 30m

2 stops

15:50 - 19:25

NBO

SYD

44h 35m

2 stops

$1,875China Southern

Wed, 3 Jun - Wed, 10 Jun

20:45 - 14:55

SYD

NBO

25h 10m

1 stop

08:50 - 17:30

NBO

SYD

25h 40m

1 stop

$1,883Qatar Airways

Tue, 26 May - Sun, 7 Jun

20:45 - 23:50

SYD

NBO

34h 05m

1 stop

16:25 - 17:30

NBO

SYD

42h 05m

1 stop

$1,889Qatar Airways

Sat, 9 May - Mon, 11 May

China Southern flights from Sydney to Nairobi

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China Southern

3 June

SYD14:10Sydney Kingsford Smith

23h 20m

1 stop

NBO06:30Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

10 June

NBO15:50Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

44h 35m

2 stops

SYD19:25Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,763

China Southern

24 May

SYD14:10Sydney Kingsford Smith

23h 20m

1 stop

NBO06:30Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

13 June

NBO13:15Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

23h 10m

1 stop

SYD19:25Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,826

China Southern

3 June

SYD14:10Sydney Kingsford Smith

47h 30m

2 stops

NBO06:40Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

10 June

NBO15:50Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

44h 35m

2 stops

SYD19:25Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,875

China Eastern flights from Sydney to Nairobi

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China Eastern

24 Aug

SYD10:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

51h 10m

3 stops

NBO06:10Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

5 Sept

NBO13:35Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

35h 25m

3 stops

SYD08:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,804

China Eastern

27 Aug

SYD11:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

68h 35m

2 stops

NBO00:35Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

5 Sept

NBO13:35Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

35h 25m

3 stops

SYD08:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,830

China Eastern

24 Aug

SYD10:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

51h 10m

3 stops

NBO06:10Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

3 Sept

NBO13:35Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

35h 25m

3 stops

SYD08:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,896

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SYDNBO

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Wed 26/8

10:15-05:40

2 stops26h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 2/9

06:40-08:15

2 stops42h 35m

$1,742

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SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 3/6

14:10-06:30

1 stop23h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 10/6

15:50-19:25

2 stops44h 35m

$1,763

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SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 24/8

10:00-06:10

3 stops51h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 5/9

13:35-08:00

3 stops35h 25m

$1,804

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SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 24/5

14:10-06:30

1 stop23h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 13/6

13:15-19:25

1 stop23h 10m

$1,826

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 27/8

11:00-00:35

2 stops68h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 5/9

13:35-08:00

3 stops35h 25m

$1,830

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 26/5

14:45-05:40

2 stops45h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 2/6

06:40-06:45

2 stops41h 05m

$1,855

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 5/5

20:45-07:20

1 stop41h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 7/5

01:20-17:30

1 stop33h 10m

$1,872

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 3/6

14:10-06:40

2 stops47h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 10/6

15:50-19:25

2 stops44h 35m

$1,875

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 26/5

20:45-14:55

1 stop25h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 7/6

08:50-17:30

1 stop25h 40m

$1,883

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 9/5

20:45-23:50

1 stop34h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 11/5

16:25-17:30

1 stop42h 05m

$1,889

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Nairobi?

The month of October is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Nairobi from Sydney, with most prices found around $1,794. The month of May is another great option to travel to Nairobi, with average flight prices from Sydney averaging around $1,932.

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 $2,109 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 $1,866 on momondo.

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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 April 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 $837	Free cancellation	Rating 6.8 551 reviews	Search IndiGo flights
AirAsia X	PriceFrom $1,179	Free cancellation	Rating 6.4 47 reviews	Search AirAsia X flights
Air India	PriceFrom $1,272	Free cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,967 reviews	Search Air India flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom $1,385	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 1,004 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
China Southern	PriceFrom $1,448	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 149 reviews	Search China Southern flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $1,457	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,433 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,866	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,730 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom $1,887	Free cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,560 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Virgin Australia	PriceFrom $1,951	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 452 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights
RwandAir	PriceFrom $2,040	Free cancellation	Rating 7.8 42 reviews	Search RwandAir flights

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