How long is the flight from Melbourne to Nairobi?

Etihad Airways and IndiGo can get you from Melbourne to Nairobi in just under 26h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 21h 05m. There are 11473 km between Melbourne and Nairobi. This flight may include one or multiple stops. Find deals

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Nairobi round-trip?

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Melbourne to Nairobi round-trip from $1,032. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air India, from $1,061, and IndiGo, from $1,184. AirAsia X is priced at 53% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now. Find deals

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to Nairobi one-way?

The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Melbourne to Nairobi are AirAsia X ($509), Etihad Airways ($640), and IndiGo ($650). Find deals

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Nairobi ranges from 10.0 - 160.0 inches 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.

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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne to Nairobi?

When booking a flight from Melbourne to Nairobi, you may want to consider flying on Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways or Emirates as they are the most popular for this route.

Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Melbourne to Nairobi?

Flights departing from Melbourne and landing in Nairobi stopover in Abu Dhabi most frequently. Doha sees the next most stopovers on Melbourne to Nairobi flights.

Where are the least popular stopover locations for Melbourne to Nairobi flights?

Melbourne to Nairobi flights have a stopover in Kuala Lumpur the least frequently. Melbourne to Nairobi flights stopping in Dubai are the next rarest.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to NBO?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Melbourne to Nairobi as you normally would.

Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Nairobi that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Nairobi flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Nairobi?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Nairobi.

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Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne to Nairobi?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Melbourne to Nairobi flights typically cost between $2,322 and $1,953 in June. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $1,488 on Etihad Airways (10 June-19 June). Find deals

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Wed 10/617:20

MEL

NBO

1 stop26h 10m

Etihad Airways

Fri 19/601:30

NBO

MEL

1 stop31h 20m

Etihad Airways

Deal found 3/4$1,488

Sun 3/517:20

MEL

NBO

1 stop38h 15m

Etihad Airways

Tue 26/507:05

NBO

MEL

1 stop25h 45m

Etihad Airways

Deal found 3/4$1,517

Mon 4/517:20

MEL

NBO

1 stop19h 50m

Etihad Airways

Mon 11/513:35

NBO

MEL

1 stop19h 15m

Etihad Airways

Deal found 6/4$1,538

Mon 18/513:00

MEL

NBO

2 stops24h 10m

Multiple Airlines

Mon 25/513:35

NBO

MEL

2 stops33h 40m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 3/4$1,544

Mon 18/517:20

MEL

NBO

1 stop19h 50m

Etihad Airways

Mon 25/513:35

NBO

MEL

1 stop19h 15m

Etihad Airways

Deal found 3/4$1,787

Thu 21/517:20

MEL

NBO

1 stop19h 50m

Etihad Airways

Thu 28/513:35

NBO

MEL

1 stop19h 15m

Etihad Airways

Deal found 6/4$1,790

Mon 4/515:55

MEL

NBO

2 stops44h 45m

IndiGo

Mon 11/506:40

NBO

MEL

2 stops43h 10m

IndiGo

Deal found 6/4$1,835

Wed 6/513:25

MEL

NBO

2 stops47h 15m

IndiGo

Wed 13/506:40

NBO

MEL

2 stops43h 55m

IndiGo

Deal found 8/4$1,855

Thu 21/521:30

MEL

NBO

2 stops46h 00m

China Eastern

Thu 28/513:35

NBO

MEL

2 stops40h 05m

China Eastern

Deal found 6/4$1,871

Fri 10/417:10

MEL

NBO

1 stop20h 45m

Etihad Airways

Tue 26/507:05

NBO

MEL

1 stop25h 45m

Etihad Airways

Deal found 4/4$1,913

Wed 10/613:25

MEL

NBO

2 stops47h 15m

IndiGo

Sat 20/606:40

NBO

MEL

2 stops40h 35m

IndiGo

Deal found 3/4$1,951

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Round-trip from	$1,488
One-way from	$890
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	October
Average price	$2,152

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Melbourne to Nairobi

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MelbourneNairobi

MEL - NBO

MELNBO

Melbourne

Wed 10/6

17:20-12:30

1 stop26h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 19/6

01:30-15:50

1 stop31h 20m

$1,488

MelbourneNairobi

MEL - NBO

MELNBO

Melbourne

Wed 20/5

17:20-00:35

1 stop38h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 24/5

07:05-15:50

1 stop25h 45m

$1,542

MelbourneNairobi

MEL - NBO

MELNBO

Melbourne

Wed 10/6

13:25-05:40

2 stops47h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 20/6

06:40-06:15

2 stops40h 35m

$1,951

MelbourneNairobi

MEL - NBO

MELNBO

Melbourne

Sun 3/5

17:20-01:55

2 stops39h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 25/5

01:30-15:50

1 stop31h 20m

$1,983

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MelbourneNairobi

MEL - NBO

MELNBO

Melbourne

Wed 20/5

22:45-14:55

1 stop23h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 24/5

08:40-23:55

2 stops32h 15m

$2,460

MelbourneNairobi

MEL - NBO

MELNBO

Melbourne

Sat 18/4

22:45-23:50

1 stop32h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 8/5

01:20-17:15

1 stop32h 55m

$2,539

MelbourneNairobi

MEL - NBO

MELNBO

Melbourne

Mon 4/5

20:55-04:55

3 stops39h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 11/5

20:50-16:50

2 stops37h 00m

$2,554

MelbourneNairobi

MEL - NBO

MELNBO

Melbourne

Thu 30/4

21:15-20:00

1 stop29h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 4/5

22:45-16:40

1 stop34h 55m

$2,739

Cheapest one-way

MelbourneNairobi

MEL - NBO

MELNBO

Melbourne

Tue 12/5

13:25-14:10

2 stops31h 45m

$884

MelbourneNairobi

MEL - NBO

MELNBO

Melbourne

Sat 23/5

12:00-07:05

2 stops26h 05m

$890

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to Nairobi?

The price you pay for your flight from Melbourne to Nairobi may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 57 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Nairobi?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Nairobi (average of $1,230). Flying from Melbourne to Nairobi in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,913). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne to Nairobi?

Reviews of airlines servicing Nairobi

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,Qantas Airways, andQatar Airways from Melbourne to Nairobi. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,558 reviews

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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

3,558 reviews

Emirates

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Very Good

3,558 reviews

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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

1,017 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,558 reviews

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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

3,729 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,558 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

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

China Southern

7.4

Good

146 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,558 reviews

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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

1,428 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,558 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

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

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How long is the flight from Melbourne to Nairobi?
Etihad Airways and IndiGo can get you from Melbourne to Nairobi in just under 26h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 21h 05m. There are 11473 km between Melbourne and Nairobi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Nairobi round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Melbourne to Nairobi round-trip from $1,032. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air India, from $1,061, and IndiGo, from $1,184. AirAsia X is priced at 53% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to Nairobi one-way?
The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Melbourne to Nairobi are AirAsia X ($509), Etihad Airways ($640), and IndiGo ($650).
Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Melbourne to Nairobi?
Flights departing from Melbourne and landing in Nairobi stopover in Abu Dhabi most frequently. Doha sees the next most stopovers on Melbourne to Nairobi flights.
Where are the least popular stopover locations for Melbourne to Nairobi flights?
Melbourne to Nairobi flights have a stopover in Kuala Lumpur the least frequently. Melbourne to Nairobi flights stopping in Dubai are the next rarest.
Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Nairobi that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Nairobi flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Nairobi?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Nairobi.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Nairobi?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Nairobi by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Nairobi?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Nairobi (average of $1,230). Flying from Melbourne to Nairobi in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,913). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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AirAsia X	Cheapest$1,032	Average$1,517	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time66%	Search AirAsia X flights
Air India	Cheapest$1,061	Average$1,598	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Air India flights
IndiGo	Cheapest$1,184	Average$1,815	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search IndiGo flights
China Southern	Cheapest$1,519	Average$2,029	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest$1,551	Average$1,860	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$1,648	Average$2,197	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Emirates	Cheapest$1,803	Average$2,616	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$1,966	Average$2,369	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,995	Average$2,493	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
RwandAir	Cheapest$2,080	Average$2,557	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights

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