Question 1

What are the most popular routes to and from Nairobi?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Nairobi and Mombasa, Malindi, Eldoret, London, Kisumu, Ukunda, Lamu, Manchester, Dar es Salaam, Kuala Lumpur, Edinburgh, Cape Town, Johannesburg, Zanzibar, Bangkok, Sydney, Mogadishu, Kigali, Addis Ababa, Dubai.

Question 2

What are the most popular routes to and from Colombo?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Colombo and London, Manchester, Singapore, Bangkok, Dubai, Birmingham, Tel Aviv, Perth, Abu Dhabi, New Delhi, Bali, Malé, Kuala Lumpur, Bristol, Edinburgh, Denpasar, Vienna, Chennai, Bucharest, Istanbul.

Question 3

Which airports are there in Nairobi?

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Nairobi is mainly served by Jomo Kenyatta International. But there are other airports nearby, including Wilson.

Question 4

What airports are near Nairobi?

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The main airport in Nairobi is Jomo Kenyatta International. It is also served by Arusha, Nanyuki, Amboseli.

Question 5

What airports are near Colombo?

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The main airport in Colombo is Bandaranaike International. It is also served by Hatton Castlereigh Resrvr SPB, Koggala, Sigiriya.

Question 6

Which airlines fly between Nairobi and Colombo?

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Currently, you can fly between Nairobi and Colombo with SriLankan Airlines, IndiGo Airlines, Air Arabia, Fly Dubai, Etihad Airways.

Question 7

When’s the best time to travel between Nairobi and Colombo?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Nairobi and Colombo, 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.

Question 8

What flights operate between Nairobi and Colombo?

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Traveling between Nairobi and Colombo, 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.

Question 9

How many airports are there near Nairobi?

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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

Question 10

How many airports are there near Colombo?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Colombo. The main one is Bandaranaike International and other nearby airports include Hatton Castlereigh Resrvr SPB, Koggala, Sigiriya.

Question 11

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Nairobi and Colombo depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Nairobi, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 12

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Nairobi and Colombo arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Colombo, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 13

What time do flights between Nairobi and Colombo depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Nairobi, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 14

What time do flights between Nairobi and Colombo arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Colombo, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£204
Cheapest round-trip	£445
Average round-trip	£675
Most popular airline	SriLankan Airlines

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Airport Taxi (pre-paid counter)	45-90 min	Rs 3,500 – Rs 4,500; fixed rate to Colombo Fort area (~$11–14 USD)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	convenience and fixed pricing
PickMe (ride-hailing)	45-90 min	Rs 2,500 – Rs 4,000; app-based pricing, varies with demand (~$8–12 USD)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	budget-conscious travelers
Airport Express Bus (Route 187)	60-120 min	Rs 150 – Rs 200; to Colombo Fort (~$0.50 USD)	every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)	lowest cost option
Airport Shuttle Bus	50-90 min	Rs 500 – Rs 800; air-conditioned service (~$1.50–2.50 USD)	every 30–45 min (traffic dependent)	comfort on a budget
Private Transfer (pre-booked)	45-90 min	Rs 5,000 – Rs 8,000; sedan; higher for larger vehicles (~$15–25 USD)	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	groups and families
Uber (ride-hailing)	45-90 min	Rs 2,800 – Rs 4,500; app-based pricing (~$9–14 USD)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	familiar app experience

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
SriLankan Airlines	ALK	UL	Yes
IndiGo Airlines	IGO	6E	No
Air Arabia	ABY	G9	No
Fly Dubai	FDB	FZ	Yes
Etihad Airways	ETD	EY	No

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	30°C	23°C
February	31°C	23°C
March	31°C	25°C
April	31°C	26°C
May	30°C	26°C
June	29°C	25°C
July	29°C	25°C
August	28°C	25°C
September	28°C	25°C
October	29°C	25°C
November	29°C	24°C
December	29°C	23°C

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