Cheap flights from Melbourne to Nairobi from £519

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2 stops
Thu, Apr 23
Melbourne MLBNairobi NBO
£519
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Sun, Apr 26
Melbourne MLBNairobi NBO
£552
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3 stops
Thu, Apr 23
Melbourne MLBNairobi NBO
£634
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3 stops
Tue, Apr 21
Melbourne MLBNairobi NBO
£648
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3 stops
Sun, Apr 26
Melbourne MLBNairobi NBO
£648
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3 stops
Tue, Apr 21
Melbourne MLBNairobi NBO
£682
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Mon, Apr 27 – Sun, May 3
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£1,489
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Sun, Apr 26 – Sat, May 2
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£1,521
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Thu, Apr 23 – Thu, Apr 30
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£1,633
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Sun, Apr 26 – Sun, May 3
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£1,656
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Sun, Apr 26 – Sun, May 3
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£1,789
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How much do flights to Nairobi cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£519

Cheapest round-trip

£1,489

Average round-trip

£1,907

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

WestJet

Getting from Nairobi's airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: public buses and matatus.

Nairobi is served by Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), located approximately 15 km southeast of the city center. As Kenya's main international gateway, the airport offers several airport transfers to city center options including taxis, ride-hailing services, public buses, and private transfers. Wilson Airport (WIL), primarily used for domestic and regional flights, sits just 6 km south of downtown. Journey times vary significantly depending on Nairobi's notorious traffic conditions, particularly during rush hours.

From Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

45-90 min

KES 100-KES 150 (approximately $0.75–1.15 USD)

every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

40-80 min

KES 80-KES 150 (approximately $0.60–1.15 USD)

frequent during daytime (traffic dependent)

local experience

30-60 min

KES 2,000-KES 3,500 (approximately $15–27 USD; negotiate before departure)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience with luggage

30-60 min

KES 1,200-KES 2,500 (approximately $9–19 USD; surge pricing may apply)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

30-60 min

KES 3,500-KES 6,000 (approximately $27–46 USD; fixed rate)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

business travelers

From Wilson Airport (WIL)

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

15-40 min

KES 800-KES 1,500 (approximately $6–12 USD)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

domestic flight connections

15-40 min

KES 500-KES 1,200 (approximately $4–9 USD)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

quick city access

Notes:

  • Prices in KES (Kenyan Shilling); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Nairobi traffic can be severe, especially during morning (7–9 AM) and evening (5–8 PM) rush hours. Allow extra time.
  • Always use licensed taxis from official airport ranks or reputable ride-hailing apps for safety.
  • Negotiate taxi fares before departure or confirm the meter is running.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Nairobi

Depart from
Orlando Melbourne International
Arrive to
Jomo Kenyatta International
Average flights per week
85
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Mt. Kenya Wildlife Conservancy

Check-in for a flight from Melbourne to Nairobi

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
WestJetWJAWSNo
Kenya AirwaysKQAKQNo
KLM Royal Dutch AirlinesKLMKLNo
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Nairobi

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January26°C14°C
February27°C15°C
March27°C15°C
April24°C15°C
May23°C14°C
June22°C13°C
July22°C13°C
August23°C13°C
September25°C14°C
October26°C15°C
November24°C15°C
December24°C14°C
Hottest Month
27°C
February
Coldest month
13°C
July
Sunny days
310
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
4 Apr
87%
27°C15°C
11 Apr
26°C15°C
Sunday
5 Apr
86%
26°C15°C
12 Apr
26°C14°C
Monday
6 Apr
89%
26°C15°C
13 Apr
81%
26°C15°C
Tuesday
7 Apr
26°C15°C
14 Apr
89%
25°C16°C
Wednesday
8 Apr
26°C14°C
15 Apr
77%
26°C15°C
Thursday
9 Apr
26°C15°C
16 Apr
89%
25°C15°C
Friday
10 Apr
82%
27°C16°C
17 Apr
87%
24°C15°C
Book your trip to arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International, or Wilson. The most popular airlines for this route are WestJet, Kenya Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and Qatar Airways. Melbourne and Nairobi have 85 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Melbourne?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Melbourne and New York.
What are the most popular routes to and from Nairobi?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Nairobi and London, Mombasa, Malindi, Kisumu, Eldoret, Ukunda, Manchester, Johannesburg, Dar es Salaam, Entebbe, Zanzibar, Cape Town, Lamu, Perth, Belfast, Kuala Lumpur, Kigali, Lusaka, Mogadishu, Addis Ababa.
What airports are near Melbourne?
The main airport in Melbourne is Orlando Melbourne International. It is also served by Orlando International, Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International, Tampa International, Orlando Sanford International, St. Pete–Clearwater International, Southwest Florida International, Sarasota–Bradenton International, Punta Gorda, Palm Beach International, Vero Beach Regional.
What airports are near Nairobi?
The main airport in Nairobi is Jomo Kenyatta International. It is also served by Arusha, Nanyuki, Amboseli.
Which airlines fly between Melbourne and Nairobi?
Currently, you can fly between Melbourne and Nairobi with WestJet, Kenya Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways.
When’s the best time to travel between Melbourne and Nairobi?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Melbourne and Nairobi, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Melbourne and Nairobi?
Traveling between Melbourne and Nairobi, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Melbourne?
There are a number of airports in and around Melbourne. The main one is Orlando Melbourne International and other nearby airports include Orlando International, Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International, Tampa International, Orlando Sanford International, St. Pete–Clearwater International, Southwest Florida International, Sarasota–Bradenton International, Punta Gorda, Palm Beach International, Vero Beach Regional
How many airports are there near Nairobi?
There are a number of airports in and around Nairobi. The main one is Jomo Kenyatta International and other nearby airports include Arusha, Nanyuki, Amboseli.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Melbourne and Nairobi depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Melbourne and Nairobi arrive?
What time do flights between Melbourne and Nairobi depart?
What time do flights between Melbourne and Nairobi arrive?

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