How long is the flight from Sydney to Nairobi?

Departing from Sydney to Nairobi will take you 21h 30m. Airlines will cover a distance of 12126 km.

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

Flying on IndiGo is currently your cheapest option to Nairobi, with prices starting at $855. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by China Southern and Etihad Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $1,511 and $1,755, respectively. These flights start at 62% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

For one-way options, check prices for Etihad Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $620. Users have also found prices from $764 and $812 on Qatar Airways and IndiGo, respectively.

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 Sydney to Nairobi?

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

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

Sydney to Nairobi flights have a stopover in Doha most often. Abu Dhabi sees the second most layovers for non-direct flights flying from Sydney to Nairobi.

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

Of the flights from Sydney to Nairobi that have stopovers, the fewest flights stop in Kuala Lumpur. Dubai sees the next fewest stopovers on Sydney to Nairobi flights.

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

When flying from Sydney to Nairobi, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Sydney to Nairobi?

Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD), located 7.5 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Sydney to Nairobi. 9 airlines have flights from Kingsford Smith to Nairobi on a regular basis. Booking flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Nairobi should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Nairobi per day.

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

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

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

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney 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.

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Average price	$2,273

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Nairobi (average of $1,960). Flying from Sydney to Nairobi in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,793). 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 Sydney to Nairobi?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Sydney to Nairobi flights typically cost between $2,129 and $2,547 in August.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $2,027 on Etihad Airways (17 Aug–31 Aug).

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

Booking 46 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Sydney to Nairobi. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing Nairobi

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,Qantas Airways, andQatar Airways from Sydney to Nairobi have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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Ahmad wadah,Jan 2024

CAI - DXB

Unfortunately, I have arrived to Bangkok yesterday morning and no bag . I have checked with EK staff many times to get the confirmation that , my bag is on the flight . They have confirmed so but the reality was totally opposite. I am here for business trip and I have several meetings . Imagin !!!!! Till this time , they are telling me that : bag not yet found . This is my experience

Emirates

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Ahmad wadah,Jan 2024

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Qantas Airways

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Sydney to Nairobi?
Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD), located 7.5 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Sydney to Nairobi. 9 airlines have flights from Kingsford Smith to Nairobi on a regular basis. Booking flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Nairobi should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Nairobi per day.
How long is the flight from Sydney to Nairobi?
Departing from Sydney to Nairobi will take you 21h 30m. Airlines will cover a distance of 12126 km.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Nairobi round-trip?
Flying on IndiGo is currently your cheapest option to Nairobi, with prices starting at $855. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by China Southern and Etihad Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $1,511 and $1,755, respectively. These flights start at 62% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sydney to Nairobi one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for Etihad Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $620. Users have also found prices from $764 and $812 on Qatar Airways and IndiGo, respectively.
Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Sydney to Nairobi?
Sydney to Nairobi flights have a stopover in Doha most often. Abu Dhabi sees the second most layovers for non-direct flights flying from Sydney to Nairobi.
Where are the least popular stopover locations for Sydney to Nairobi flights?
Of the flights from Sydney to Nairobi that have stopovers, the fewest flights stop in Kuala Lumpur. Dubai sees the next fewest stopovers on Sydney to Nairobi flights.
Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Nairobi that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Nairobi flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Nairobi?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Nairobi.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Nairobi?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney 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 Sydney to Nairobi?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Nairobi (average of $1,960). Flying from Sydney to Nairobi in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,793). 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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IndiGo	Cheapest$855	Average$1,955	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search IndiGo flights
China Southern	Cheapest$1,511	Average$2,429	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$1,755	Average$2,252	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest$1,774	Average$1,883	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$1,779	Average$2,228	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	Cheapest$1,929	Average$2,720	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$2,082	Average$2,425	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
RwandAir	Cheapest$2,085	Average$2,564	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$2,316	Average$2,751	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Sydney to Nairobi flights typically cost between $2,129 and $2,547 in August.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $2,027 on Etihad Airways (17 Aug–31 Aug).

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

Booking 46 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Sydney to Nairobi. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing Nairobi

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,Qantas Airways, andQatar Airways from Sydney to Nairobi have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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Sydney to Nairobi flights typically cost between $2,129 and $2,547 in August.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $2,027 on Etihad Airways (17 Aug–31 Aug).