Travelling from Melbourne to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO): What you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) departing from here.
The timezone in Nairobi is UTC+3, which is eight hours behind Melbourne. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is located in Nairobi.
To ensure you get on your flight from Melbourne to NBO, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Heading off during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Melbourne to NBO. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these popular airports:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
MEL is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 40 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, 67.71% of flights complete their journey on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can arrive at AVV from the centre of Melbourne in approximately 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your Melbourne to NBO flight is a lot easier when you stay close to Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will put you just a short drive away.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a track record for punctuality, with 80.09% of them arriving on schedule.
About Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Check in to one of these hotels near NBO and be in snooze mode sooner:
Pick up a Jomo Kenyatta International Airport rental car and discover Nairobi and beyond with your own wheels. Auto-Union, Green Motion and Hertz are leading providers to choose from here.
For the lowest price, book your ride around three weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport flight.
Getting from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to central Nairobi
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to the centre of Nairobi is roughly 11 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, plan in advance to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times will vary depending on traffic and the time of day.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is $621. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,293. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Melbourne to NBO. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your Melbourne to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
February is the quietest month for flights from Melbourne to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), while July is the busiest. Find the best time to go to Nairobi based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in a Melbourne to NBO flight ticket departing in March if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Nairobi to range from 14ºC (57ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
July sees temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Nairobi
Start your Nairobi trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Masai Mara National Reserve, The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and Giraffe manor are essential stops on your Nairobi itinerary.
Explore more of Kenya
You've visited Nairobi, now it's time to explore more of Kenya. Travel around 153 kilometres north-west to Nakuru to check off its leading sights. From Nakuru National Park to Lake Nakuru and Lake Nakuru View, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 274 kilometres north-west of Nairobi, Eldoret is another essential stop in Kenya. Start your sightseeing at Kapseret Eco Resort, BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Eldoret and Eldoret Nature & Culture Centre.