BOM - NBO

£143 Find Cheap Flights from Mumbai to Nairobi – Compare and Save

1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Save 25% or more on flights. Compare deals from all over the web.

Never overpay with our price tracking tools.

Filter searches by price, airline and more to find your best flights.

Everything you should know

Cheapest return flight
£323
Typical prices: £313-£461
Ethiopian Air
Sat 3/11Sat 10/11
BOM - NBO • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£329
Typical prices: £305-£450
IndiGo
Wed 14/2Thu 22/2
BOM - NBO • Direct
Direct flights
You can fly direct with Kenya Airways and IndiGo. Average duration is 6h 15m
Direct flights
+1
Direct flights
+1
Avoid delays
Most punctual • 80% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
Insights
Insights
When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 26 weeks in advance save around 44% compared to booking last minute.
Insights
Insights
When to travel
Cheapest • 24% price drop
Most popular
Good to know
+1
Good to know
+1
Top stopover airports
Cheapest • Avg £346 (return)
Shortest trip • 11h 13m (one-way)
Insights
Insights
Start a new search
KAYAK searches hundreds of sites at once to find you the best travel deals.
We hope you enjoy your trip to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport!
Flight Deals
Booking Insights
Expert advice
Flight Deals

Cheap Flights from Mumbai to Nairobi (BOM-NBO)

 
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Mumbai to Nairobi

Tue, 3 Nov - Tue, 10 Nov
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:50 - 13:10BOM  Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
28h 50m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
17:25 - 02:35NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
30h 40m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
£323Ethiopian Air
Sun, 14 Feb - Mon, 22 Feb
IndiGo Logo
01:55 - 05:40BOM  Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
6h 15mdirect
IndiGo Logo
06:40 - 15:30NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
6h 20mdirect
£329IndiGo
Mon, 15 Feb - Tue, 23 Feb
IndiGo Logo
01:55 - 05:40BOM  Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
6h 15mdirect
IndiGo Logo
06:40 - 15:30NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
6h 20mdirect
£329IndiGo
Mon, 5 Oct - Wed, 9 Dec
Etihad Airways Logo
16:55 - 18:05BOM  Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
27h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
19:15 - 19:00NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
21h 15m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
£332Etihad Airways
Mon, 5 Oct - Thu, 10 Dec
Etihad Airways Logo
16:55 - 12:30BOM  Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
22h 05m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
07:15 - 19:00NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
9h 15m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
£332Etihad Airways
Mon, 2 Nov - Tue, 10 Nov
IndiGo Logo
01:55 - 05:40BOM  Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
6h 15mdirect
IndiGo Logo
06:40 - 15:30NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
6h 20mdirect
£332IndiGo
Mon, 5 Oct - Tue, 8 Dec
Etihad Airways Logo
16:55 - 12:30BOM  Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
22h 05m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
13:35 - 19:00NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
26h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
£332Etihad Airways
Tue, 6 Oct - Wed, 9 Dec
Etihad Airways Logo
05:00 - 18:05BOM  Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
15h 35m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
19:15 - 19:00NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
21h 15m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
£332Etihad Airways
Tue, 6 Oct - Mon, 7 Dec
Etihad Airways Logo
23:10 - 06:10BOM  Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
9h 30m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
19:15 - 19:00NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
21h 15m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
£332Etihad Airways
Wed, 7 Oct - Thu, 10 Dec
Etihad Airways Logo
05:00 - 06:10BOM  Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
27h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
07:15 - 19:00NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
9h 15m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
£332Etihad Airways
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for Mumbai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Mumbai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport with more confidence.

How much is a return flight from Mumbai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

Return flights from Mumbai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport start at £323. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical return fares ranging from £313 to £461. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £323 on Ethiopian Air.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Mumbai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Mumbai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport and is 7% cheaper than the average day. Friday is the most expensive day with flight prices 7% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

•February is the cheapest month to fly from Mumbai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport at £290 return.
•August (£443) and June (£434) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 52% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Mumbai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport the cheapest?

Flights from Mumbai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport are cheapest 26 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 44% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Mumbai to Nairobi

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Our travel experts
Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

Expert on BOM

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site, Leave Your Daily Hell, in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Expert on NBO

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

Key details for Mumbai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport flights

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

£143
Best time to beat the crowds (1% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (12% more expensive on average)
Flights from Mumbai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport

When to book flights from Mumbai to Nairobi

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Mumbai to Nairobi based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price

Your Mumbai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Mumbai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Mumbai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport:

    • Earliest: departs at 01:55 and lands at 08:10
    • Latest: departs at 06:45 and lands at 13:00.

    The flight takes about 6h 15m.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Mumbai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

    Only Economy class is available on flights from Mumbai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport.

  • How long is a flight from Mumbai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

    A direct flight from Mumbai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport takes 6h 15m, covering 2,815 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Mumbai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Mumbai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport flight?

    Return flights from Mumbai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport range from £313 to £461, with an average of £381 over the past 12 months. Anything below £313 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Mumbai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 25% above the route average of £381. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by having a stopover when flying from Mumbai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

    On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £346 return via Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED), compared with £374 for direct.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Mumbai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Kenya Airways and Air India. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

  • How are flight departures from Mumbai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport spread across the day?

    Night is the busiest departure period on Mumbai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from Mumbai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £323 to £2,218. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Mumbai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from Mumbai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £189, which is 19% below the typical average for this route.

  • Which car hire options are available at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport (NBO)?

    Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport (NBO) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £19 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Autounion Car Rental
    • Hertz
    • Right Cars
    • GREEN MOTION
    • Europcar

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Mumbai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

    Flights from Mumbai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport usually depart from Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM) and arrive at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO).

  • How do delay rates compare for morning and evening flights from Mumbai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

    Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed on the route from Mumbai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Mumbai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport route, 39% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3 hours 18 minutes.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Mumbai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport pass through?

    One-stop flights from Mumbai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

    • Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 31% of one-stop connections
    • Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 18% of one-stop connections
    • Muscat Seeb (MCT) – 18% of one-stop connections
    • Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) – 9% of one-stop connections

    Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Mumbai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 13% on the Mumbai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £356 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £408, a difference of £52. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • Which airlines are available on the route from Mumbai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

    2 airlines operate flights between Mumbai and Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

    • Kenya Airways
    • IndiGo

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Mumbai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

    Flying via Dubai Intl (DXB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 11h 13m, compared to 12h 09m via Muscat Seeb (MCT) and 13h 24m via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH).

  • What is the time difference between Mumbai and Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

    Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport is 2 hours behind Mumbai (Eastern Africa Time vs India Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Mumbai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport flights?

    Among airlines operating Mumbai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport flights:

    • Kenya Airways: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Mumbai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Kenya Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
    • IndiGo: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
    • Air India: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Mumbai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure instead of Friday. On this route, Tuesday flights average £356 – about £52 less than Friday (13% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 26 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 44% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Mumbai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport trip for February. Fares historically average £290 return in that month – typically £153 less than the most expensive month, which is August (based on the last 12 months).
  • If arriving on time is high on your priority list, IndiGo is the strongest pick on this route. 80% of IndiGo flights from Mumbai to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport arrived on time in the past 3 months, slightly above the route's average on-time arrival rate of 61%. When flights on this route do arrive late, the average delay is 3 hours18 minutes, so choosing an airline with strong on-time performance can make a difference on tight schedules.
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl Airport (JED) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest stopover option averages £346 return on this route – about £29 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport.
    - Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport By IHG
    - Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Airport

Prefer to fly direct from Mumbai to Nairobi?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Monday

IndiGo,Kenya Airways

IndiGo,Kenya Airways

Tuesday

IndiGo,Kenya Airways

IndiGo,Kenya Airways

Wednesday

IndiGo,Kenya Airways

IndiGo,Kenya Airways

Thursday

IndiGo,Kenya Airways

IndiGo,Kenya Airways

Friday

IndiGo,Kenya Airways

IndiGo,Kenya Airways

Saturday

IndiGo,Kenya Airways

IndiGo,Kenya Airways

Sunday

IndiGo,Kenya Airways

IndiGo,Kenya Airways

See more direct flights

Direct returns

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl to Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Monday

IndiGo,Kenya Airways

IndiGo,Kenya Airways

Tuesday

IndiGo,Kenya Airways

IndiGo,Kenya Airways

Wednesday

IndiGo,Kenya Airways

IndiGo,Kenya Airways

Thursday

IndiGo,Kenya Airways

IndiGo,Kenya Airways

Friday

IndiGo,Kenya Airways

IndiGo,Kenya Airways

Saturday

IndiGo,Kenya Airways

IndiGo,Kenya Airways

Sunday

IndiGo,Kenya Airways

IndiGo,Kenya Airways

See more direct flights

More options for your flight from Mumbai to Nairobi

Complete your trip to Nairobi with a hotel stay or car hire