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$1,181+ Cheap flights to Nairobi

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15 Feb — 22 Feb1
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Flights to Nairobi in 2026

Find the latest flights to Nairobi in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 16 January 2026.

Return from

$2,004

One-way from

$1,181

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,312
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 1/2-11/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 68h 00m total
  • Sydney to Nairobi
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 7/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 10m total
  • Sydney to Nairobi
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($126 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($35 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights to Nairobi
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Nairobi. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 16 January 2026.

Sun 1/215:50
SYD
-
NBO
1 stop29h 55m
Qatar Airways
Wed 11/208:45
NBO
-
SYD
1 stop38h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 15/1$2,004
Sun 1/321:40
SYD
-
NBO
1 stop24h 05m
Qatar Airways
Sun 8/317:00
NBO
-
SYD
1 stop29h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/1$2,021
Sun 1/216:35
SYD
-
NBO
1 stop28h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/208:45
NBO
-
SYD
2 stops27h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1$2,022
Fri 30/121:45
SYD
-
NBO
1 stop35h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/213:40
NBO
-
SYD
2 stops33h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1$2,029
Sat 31/121:45
SYD
-
NBO
1 stop23h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/213:40
NBO
-
SYD
2 stops33h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1$2,031
Tue 24/311:25
SYD
-
NBO
2 stops28h 05m
China Southern
Mon 6/413:25
NBO
-
SYD
1 stop23h 15m
China Southern
Deal found 15/1$2,032
Fri 13/321:45
SYD
-
NBO
1 stop23h 00m
Etihad Airways
Fri 10/405:55
NBO
-
SYD
2 stops28h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 15/1$2,041
Tue 28/421:30
SYD
-
NBO
1 stop22h 10m
Etihad Airways
Fri 26/601:30
NBO
-
SYD
1 stop21h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 15/1$2,043
Wed 11/215:50
SYD
-
NBO
1 stop23h 25m
Qatar Airways
Sun 8/317:00
NBO
-
SYD
2 stops29h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 15/1$2,053
Tue 3/215:50
SYD
-
NBO
1 stop23h 25m
Qatar Airways
Sun 1/317:00
NBO
-
SYD
2 stops29h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/1$2,056
Mon 2/216:35
SYD
-
NBO
1 stop21h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/208:45
NBO
-
SYD
2 stops37h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1$2,058

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Return

Price

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/2

15:50-07:15

1 stop23h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 1/3

17:00-06:10

2 stops29h 10m

$2,056

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/2

18:15-13:45

2 stops27h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 7/3

01:35-06:50

1 stop21h 15m

$2,064

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/3

22:00-07:05

1 stop41h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 8/3

16:30-20:20

2 stops43h 50m

$2,097

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/2

15:50-13:45

1 stop29h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 12/2

08:45-06:50

1 stop38h 05m

$2,140

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/2

15:50-13:45

1 stop29h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 11/2

08:45-06:50

1 stop38h 05m

$2,140

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 29/1

15:50-07:15

1 stop23h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 12/2

08:45-06:50

1 stop38h 05m

$2,140

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/2

15:50-13:45

1 stop29h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 11/2

08:45-06:50

1 stop38h 05m

$2,140

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 20/2

21:40-04:55

3 stops39h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 6/3

20:50-18:50

2 stops38h 00m

$2,146

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 29/1

15:50-13:45

1 stop29h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 11/2

08:45-22:30

2 stops29h 45m

$2,165

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 7/4

21:30-12:40

1 stop22h 10m

$1,181

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Best time to book a flight to Nairobi

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Nairobi

When is the best time to book a flight to Nairobi?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Nairobi. Price data was last updated on 9 January 2026.

Booking 80 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Nairobi. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to Nairobi?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Nairobi takes 21 hours 35 minutes. Flights to Nairobi from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Nairobi?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Nairobi are Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways and Emirates.

Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From $1,934
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From $1,561
Emirates
Emirates
From $1,908
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $2,101

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Nairobi?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Nairobi are IndiGo, AirAsia X and Air India.

Rainfall in Nairobi by month

Plan your trip to Nairobi by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Nairobi ranges from 10.0 - 160.0 mm per month. April is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 160.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Nairobi when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Nairobi by month

Plan your trip to Nairobi by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Nairobi, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 17.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Nairobi

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Nairobi. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Nairobi. Reviews last updated 16 January 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Qantas Airways, andQatar Airways to Kenya have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,467 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,467 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,467 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
971 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,467 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,715 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,467 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,370 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,467 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
AirAsia X
6.4
Okay
43 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,467 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

FAQs about flying to Nairobi

Getting around Nairobi

Car hire is an option in Nairobi, but rush hours are extremely busy and other road users can drive riskily. The lack of road signs can make navigating difficult. Prices should be agreed beforehand with taxis. Matatus are public minibuses operating between the city centre and suburbs; they can be overcrowded, poorly driven and theft is a concern.

Visitors should always keep valuables out of sight, especially if travelling on matatus, and stay alert for thieves and scams. Large amounts of money should not be carried and walking around at night is not recommended – use taxis where possible. Slums and areas such as Eastleigh should be avoided.

Getting downtown

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is the main airport in Nairobi. It is located about 15 km from the central business district. Wilson Airport is a smaller airport serving mainly domestic destinations. Pre-paid vouchers for official taxis (yellow or with a yellow line) can be obtained at the taxi service desk. Many hotels also offer airport pick-up. Other shuttle services and taxis can be reserved in advance but check their reputation before booking.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Nairobi if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Nairobi on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Nairobi?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, AirAsia X is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Nairobi.

  • How much is a return flight to Nairobi?

    A return flight to Nairobi will typically cost around $714, however they can be found for as little as $407.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Nairobi depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Nairobi, Melbourne offers the quickest one-way flight (19 hours 50 minutes).

  • Does Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl?

    Yes. Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Homestay - best home in nairobi kenya welcome is the closest property to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (0.0 km away from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl).

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