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Find cheap flights from Melbourne to Nairobi from $1,537

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00:30 - 05:40MEL-NBO
36h 10m3 stops
06:40 - 21:55NBO-MEL
32h 15m3 stops
$1,537
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Thu, 30 May - Fri, 21 Jun
15:50 - 05:40MEL-NBO
44h 50m2 stops
06:40 - 08:50NBO-MEL
43h 10m2 stops
$1,579IndiGo
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Fri, 31 May - Fri, 21 Jun
21:10 - 13:15MEL-NBO
23h 05m1 stop
18:00 - 06:05NBO-MEL
28h 05m1 stop
$2,355Etihad Airways
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Sun, 21 Jul - Tue, 8 Oct
21:10 - 05:40MEL-NBO
39h 30m2 stops
18:00 - 05:05NBO-MEL
28h 05m1 stop
$2,388Etihad Airways
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Wed, 29 May - Sat, 7 Sep
02:25 - 20:00MEL-NBO
24h 35m2 stops
16:35 - 05:30NBO-MEL
29h 55m1 stop
$2,523Emirates
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Sat, 25 May - Sun, 1 Sep
02:25 - 14:15MEL-NBO
42h 50m2 stops
16:35 - 19:35NBO-MEL
44h 00m2 stops
$2,534Emirates
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Sat, 25 May - Sun, 1 Sep
21:00 - 23:50MEL-NBO
33h 50m1 stop
01:20 - 16:45NBO-MEL
32h 25m1 stop
$2,839Qatar Airways
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Wed, 10 Jul - Sun, 11 Aug
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01:20 - 23:30NBO-MEL
39h 10m1 stop
$2,858Qatar Airways
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Wed, 29 May - Fri, 6 Sep
02:25 - 20:00MEL-NBO
24h 35m2 stops
16:35 - 21:50NBO-MEL
22h 15m1 stop
$13,235Qantas Airways
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Fri, 7 Jun - Mon, 15 Jul
02:25 - 20:00MEL-NBO
24h 35m2 stops
16:35 - 21:50NBO-MEL
22h 15m1 stop
$14,360Qantas Airways
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Flights from Melbourne to Jomo Kenyatta Intl - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Melbourne to Jomo Kenyatta Intl to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne to Nairobi?

The average price of all flights from Melbourne Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Nairobi on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Friday. On your return trip to Melbourne, you should consider flying back on a Sunday, and avoid Mondays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Melbourne Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport is July, where tickets cost $2,468 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of tickets is $3,399 and $2,847 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Melbourne Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, you should book around 2 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 71 days before departure.

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October

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December

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$1,537
Best time to beat the crowds (7% less expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Melbourne to Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Melbourne to Jomo Kenyatta Intl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Melbourne to Nairobi flights

  • How do I get from Nairobi Airport into Nairobi?

    You have a couple of choices; you can either take a taxi, or take the bus. Bus Line 34 runs between Nairobi Airport and the centre of Nairobi; the duration of the journey is approx. 60min, but that depends on the traffic conditions. The bus leaves every 20min from the hours of 06:00 to 21:00. A ticket is 50 KES (approx. 0.60 AUD) and you can buy it from the driver on the bus, although prices can vary a little, for example if you travel at peak times. You can board the bus from the passenger bus stop between Terminal 1B and 1C. If you'd prefer not to get a bus, you can get a taxi; it costs 54 AUD and takes around 40min; it's always recommended to agree the price of the taxi fare with the driver before you get in.

  • Is there an airport lounge I can use while I wait in Melbourne Airport?

    Yes, there are three separate lounges that you can pay to use in Melbourne Airport (and multiple more lounges that are specific to airlines/ticket class): the House Lounge, Marhaba Lounge, and Plaza Premium Lounge. You can either pay at the door when you arrive, or book ahead of time. Prices start at approx. 45 AUD, and while each lounge has different features and facilities, you can at least expect a variety of comfortable seating choices, premium dining, and complimentary bar services.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Melbourne Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport was $1,006 for a return ticket.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Melbourne to Nairobi?

    When flying out of Melbourne you will be using Melbourne. You will be landing at Nairobi, also known as Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Melbourne to Nairobi?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne to Nairobi?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Melbourne and Nairobi, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Melbourne to Nairobi, Emirates or China Southern?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Melbourne to Nairobi are Emirates and China Southern. With an average price for the route of $2,654 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. China Southern is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $2,216 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Melbourne to Nairobi?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Melbourne to Nairobi.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Melbourne to Nairobi?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Nairobi from Melbourne is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Melbourne to Nairobi?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Nairobi with an airline and back to Melbourne with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Melbourne to Nairobi?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Nairobi from Melbourne up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Melbourne to Nairobi

  • If you've arranged a driver to transfer you to your hotel once you land in Nairobi Airport (NBO), look for them outside the Arrivals Hall; drivers aren't allowed into Arrivals at this airport.
  • Nairobi Airport's Wi-Fi is only free for the first 15min, so make sure you've considered your internet needs before you land.
  • If you're leaving your car in Melbourne Airport (MEL) while you're away, you can leave it in the Value Car Park; it's cheaper but a little further away than Melbourne Airport's other car parks, and has a free shuttle, which transports you between your car and the airport.

Top 5 airlines serving from Melbourne to Jomo Kenyatta Intl

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Melbourne to Nairobi. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Melbourne to Jomo Kenyatta Intl? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 4038 reviews
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8.1Comfort
8.3Crew
8.3Entertainment
7.9Food
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Flights were both delayed. No luggage on arrival for the whole plane and no contact since submitting a PIR.

2.0 MediocreSean, Apr 2024LGW - DXB
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Flights were both delayed. No luggage on arrival for the whole plane and no contact since submitting a PIR.

Not that good The crew in the plane were rim professional & almost lost in their work distribution

Flight from Dubai to Zagreb very bad cabin crew. Bad food

The flight was great. We had to purchase extra long seats for the long flight. But overall it was great.

Staff were friendly, and provided great service. The food was plentiful and delicious. Food could have been hotter.

The boarding was very chaotic and some airline staff were rude. This needs attending to.

Quality and tasty Food and service, bigger seat comfort and leg room, etc.

I wish any of the US airlines operated like Emirates

Boarding was chaotic ,wish it was better orgnaised. Seating was comfortable , however food quality left much to be desired. Over all a great experience but with room for imporvement. The Dubai Delhi sector was terrible with poor seat pitch over crowded rack space , crew trying to put even laptop containing bags in to luggage even the waiting area was poorly kept - the dubai - delhi lap was extremly poor flying experience in all respects - the waiting area, the craft the seat pitch & the service quality. It is sad but this will make me look for other options when flying out of Delhi.

Everything was perfect... especially air hostess were excellent in attending people.

I found it weird that the quality of the flight different from Australia to Doha than the Doha to Berlin leg. The quality of the toiletries pack (was in a box from Australia) and then a proper bag from Doha. The biggest variation was the inflight entertainment, which had a significantly shorter amount of content compared to the Doha flight. My QSuite seat was also broken and did not recline all the way flat. Wasn’t the best and I wouldn’t be happy if I’d paid cash for the flight.

This is my first and last flight with Qatar because when we go for boarding pass in Delhi airport the team asked for money charging me for hand baggage which is technically including with my ticket so also we get one our temple pics I ask them to checking in but they tell me I have to pay $500 dollars for that additional which is not make sense than I diseased to throw away because I can’t take with us . For carry in beg also I pay some Indian n currency for the guy who help I already pay 6 passengers ticket cost me $8000 so really I’m not happy . PLUS MY 6 checked baggage was damaged I already claim for four beg at airport but now I’m worried about my stuff inside maybe broken too which is more expensive stuff me really bad experience

The staff at the check in lied. I requested aisle seats he said he gave me aisle seats. In actuality he only gave me aisle seat for 2 hour Karachi to Doha flight. From Doha to Dallas flight he gave me middle seat .

Wore experience due to delay and took me 3 days to reach my destination.

It was pretty good overall. I just wish the crew didn't have to interrupt you every five seconds to ask you if you wanted anything, I mean that's what the help button is for. When someone is tired and sleepy and still getting their bearings, turning on DND button is maybe not the first thing on their mind.

Food and entertainment was very very bad. Also, Doha airport is very bad. Entertainment was same for last 1 month....no change. Old movies. Food quality was sub par.

Better service is needed. I booked for Qatar but I was switched to American way after I bought my tickets.

The plane from Dublin to Doha was quite comfortable. I was in economy and the seats and rows were very tight. The man in front of me reclined his seat and it made my screen incredibly close to my face and I wasn’t able to take my tray down and my knees were pressed against the seat. I had to ask three times for him to pull his seat up but in his defence he hadn’t even reclined it far, the rows were just too close. I had a pain in my side by the end of the flight from the chairs which were quite worn and not very padded or supportive. It was a significantly inferior plane to the plane from Doha to Sydney and vice versa.

Ambience of the aircraft was great. Spacious seats with sufficient leg room in economy class. The layover could have been shorter.

I like is everything is good seets are little uncomfortable during the long flight ✈️ Doha to us , luggage 🧳 came too late overall very nice thank you for all

There was nothing I didn’t like, prices a little lower would help

BA Airbus A380 BC upstairs had 2 3 2 layout. The seat was comfy but access for those in middle or window seats had to climb over others fest to get to ailse when seats in bed mode. The layout was not nearly as private as other layouts. The staff was amazing as well as the food. Most airline food is average but this was restaurant quality.

Following a marathon flight riddled by delays and changes from Santiago, Chile, my flight to Melbourne from Sydney was on schedule but I was transferred to the next flight. The reason by ticketing and the floor manager was I missed the entry to flight by one minute! That's right, the emphasised that if I was 1 minute earlier I would be on the flight. I asked what was the point them emphasising 1minute overdue and how that helped me or the situation. They didn't care at all. Replying that if it was one minute earlier they would've done something and smirking delivering the information. Australian's do call Australia home, Qantas calls Australian's suckers.

1) crackly headphone jack 2) one of the emergency seats recline. Usually second row does. But in this case neither did 3) food was scrambled eggs or fruit. 4) fruit should not be the option to eggs 5)miserable unpleasant crew not a smile. Thought that was a virgin thing

Qantas are unable to service and unfit for purpose, they cannot transport Australians on time to overseas destinations. On top of the inflated ticketing, the Sydney flight to Santiago was impacted because the plane was delayed arriving and then further bungling by Qantas admitting the ground new ground crew in charge of cleaning were not trained. The impact on passengers with connecting flights was tremendous and long ques of frustrated passengers waiting for rescheduling. **Qantas has become the Australian Spirit of disappointment**

The staff we fantastic and seemed to work very well with each other

Business lounge in Melbourne mediocre. Look at Emirates or Qatar, Qantas! Great friendly crew. Food was good but Emirates is a level above. Business seat good. But can’t compare to Qatar. Main reason for booking Qantas is loyalty and terrific connection via Perth to LHR.

I was pleasantly surprised with my flight to LA with Qantas. Although seats were not the roomies, service was excellent.

The service and smooth landing. Food was delicious and the staff was friendly. We arrived earlier than scheduled.

Wonderful crew, good food. Absolutely loved the wine spritz and wish I could buy it!

Choice of Vegetarian Food in Economy class needs overhaul improvement

The crew were extremely unfriendly. The plane was dirty and the entertainment system did not work, so they did not even give out earphones to anyone.

It is just ok, the sits are very uncomfortable, the temperature too low and there weren’t blankets. The food is mediocre and there are no screens to watch movies.

Entertainment was very poor. Couldn’t watch anything. Ear pieces were the wrong type .

Food was horrible. Our flight was not comfortable due to turbulence, seats was not comfortable, Very tight barely can not move anywhere.

The check in staff was amazing. Best customer service! The plane was old! My entertainment on the first flight didn't work at all, in my seat or in the seat next to me. The bathroom doors were old and troublesome. One of the bathrooms, the whole sink panel was broken. Everything felt old and falling apart. The airline stewardesses were amazing and quite hospitable. When there were delays, they kept us well informed. Transit was GREAT! I wasn't sure how I would make it to my next flight in 1 1/2 hours but the security lines were short and efficient. The C gates in Addis Ababa were CROWDED! That whole space downstairs was too crowded and challenging to manuever. I usually fly Ethiopian within Africa and was interested to see how the experience would be intercontinental. Overall, I would choose it again if it was cheaper than Delta/Air France or Lufthansa/KLM. I wouldn't make it a first choice if the prices were the same because the planes are so old! The food and entertainment also weren't as good. Good selection of movies but as I mentioned, on the first flight they didn't work at all (I slept so it was okay) and the 2nd flight it was glitchy. All in all, I didn't hate it but it would be a first choice only if it's cheaper.

The food really sucks And they really need to work on entertainment The movie selection is herendous .

Hot, uncomfortable and very rough take off and landing. Very regrettable.

The seats were quite uncomfortable despite having good legroom. The 350s are quite nice but the problem is on the old 777 aircraft. Special meal requests are not catered for as they should. They never had any ice for drinks.

I've never been served three bread courses in a single meal before. Was really impressed by the novelty of that.

Worst International flight I ever had in my whole life time. Boarding is the worst of all and flight experience was also not good. Screens were not working, seats were not comfortable and lot more.

The food was abysmal, entertainment system didn't work. seats were broken, toilets were unclean, I am going to write an official complaint because the experience was below average.

Flight got delayed by 3 hours but no compensation or anything

The crew on the flight was great and the food was good. The flight was on time and in fact arrived earlier than scheduled. The boarding process however was not great. I had a business class ticket but I had to stand in line for about 20 minutes at the gate before I could board. The bottleneck is that at the gate they check the boarding pass and passport all over again and there is no separate lane for business class and there were only 1 agent. The aircraft is very old . The entertainment system is antiquated and the programming is sub par.

I liked the timing but rest all were bad like below: 1. No restroom and food in waiting area at gate before boarding the flight. There was 2nd security scan at gate C2 and if someone goes to restroom which was outside that gate have to again go through security. So not having restroom, water in waiting area I felt is a blunder. 2. Entertainment system was not working for many passengers including mine. Crew members told about issue not fixed on time hence 16+ hours was tough to spend. 3. Food in domestic Air India flight was better but in international flight it’s not good.

The flight was fine. The cancellation of my flight and the proceeding service was ABSOLLUTELY AWFUL! When my connecting flight was cancelled, there was nobody there to help reschedule a flight, get a refund, find our luggage and above everything else, they kicked us out of the airport since we didnt have a valid ticket (since it was cancelled). here i am 8,000 miles from home, after being on a flight for 15 hours and face 6 hours of delays then finally cancelled and kicked out of the airport with noway to get a refund, find my luggage, get a new flight (except just by a new ticket). And oh, this is at midnight local time. AWFUL.

It was okay, the crew staff was very friendly and helpful to my family. They helped us to find a doctor in the flight as my son got seizure problems. They provided extra blankets, Pillows and water .

Very good compare to before . Nice food and tv was working

Food was ok. Crew were good. Tv and outlets weren't working at all so nothing to watch and no way to charge devices on a 17 1/2 hr flight. That was not great. Bathrooms were dirty and smelled terrible. Also my multi tool was stolen out of my checked suitcase.

I am sorry but nothing seems to be good experience. Seems like old Air India staff have become accustomed of not smiling to passengers, not helping them, not responding to "call' button. I understand aircraft quality is bad and they have ordered new aircrafts but till then they can start improving on passenger interaction. This they don't need import or buy from any body.

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These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Melbourne to Nairobi that are departing in the next 10 days.
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24h 35mMEL-NBO
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$2,696
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42h 50mMEL-NBO
10/5Fri
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$2,706
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multi-stopEmirates
29h 25mMEL-NBO
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multi-stopEmirates
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$2,745
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multi-stopEmirates
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$2,767
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