On this page, you can find and purchase flights from Mumbai to Nairobi. The 4,540-kilometer route is serviced regularly, with approximately 14 flights per week. Before your trip, we recommend checking out ways to get to Mumbai Airport and transfer options from Nairobi Airport.
Flights on this route are operated by Kenya Airways and IndiGo. Ticket prices are dynamic, so use the price chart and low price calendar below to find the best deal.
The table shows direct flights Mumbai → Nairobi on the selected date. The flight takes approximately 6 h 15 min. Regular flights are operated by Kenya Airways and Indigo Air. Departures from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport and Navi Mumbai International Airport airports, arrivals at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and Wilson Airport.
For each flight, the following details are shown: departure time (local), arrival city and airport, flight number and airline, terminal or gate, and status. Click on a flight to open its details and go to ticket search. To view flights on a different day, change the date above the table.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Mumbai — Nairobi by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 879 in y, and the most expensive are around AED 1,041 in a. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
Mumbai → Nairobi, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | AED 1,588 | medium | May | AED 1,444 | low | Sep | AED 1,636 | medium |
| Feb | AED 1,540 | medium | Jun | AED 1,732 | high | Oct | AED 1,588 | medium |
| Mar | AED 1,347 | low | Jul | AED 1,925 | high | Nov | AED 1,444 | low |
| Apr | AED 1,396 | low | Aug | AED 1,877 | high | Dec | AED 1,829 | high |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
The warmest weather in Nairobi occurs in February and March, when daytime temperatures reach 26.8°C. April is considered the wettest month with record rainfall of over 160 mm, while July and August are characterized by low humidity and mild warmth.
The most budget-friendly month to fly is October, with ticket prices starting AED 717. Price peaks occur in May and March; during these periods, the minimum fare is approximately AED 1,041 and AED 1,039 respectively.
The best time for a trip is September or October: this is a period of the lowest prices combined with favorable weather conditions. It is recommended to avoid April due to the peak of the rainy season, which can make traveling around the region more difficult.
Two main airlines operate on the Mumbai—Nairobi route: the flag carrier Kenya Airways and India's largest low-cost carrier IndiGo. Most flights are direct, providing a convenient connection between the cities with up to 14 departures per week. You can view the detailed schedule and connection options in the interactive list below.
Flights Mumbai — Nairobi depart from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport and Navi Mumbai International Airport and arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and Wilson Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
The approximate travel time for a direct flight is about 5 hours 30 minutes, based on the route distance of 4,540 km and average aircraft speed.
Regular flights between the cities are operated by Kenya Airways and IndiGo.
Flight prices change constantly depending on demand and season. You can always find the current minimum for your selected dates in the low price calendar on this page.
Most international flights from India arrive at Kenya's main hub — Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).
To find the most favorable fares, it is recommended to book tickets 6–8 weeks before your trip, focusing on the period from September to October.
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