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Flights from Colombo to Nairobi

There are no direct flights from Colombo to Nairobi. The easiest way is one stop via Mumbai or Abu Dhabi, about 10h 05m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 9h 53m
CMBNBOBOM

Colombo to Nairobi at a glance

Fastest journey9h 53mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Mumbai or Abu Dhabi

Best ways to fly from Colombo to Nairobi

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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CMB Mumbai (BOM) NBO
Leg 1: Air India, IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: IndiGo, Kenya Airways, Jambojet
One airline, one ticket ~10h 05m
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CMB Abu Dhabi (AUH) NBO
Leg 1: Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
One airline, one ticket ~10h 56m
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CMB Muscat (MCT) NBO
Leg 1: SalamAir · Leg 2: SalamAir
One airline, one ticket ~10h 41m
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CMB Mahe (SEZ) NBO
Leg 1: Air Seychelles · Leg 2: Kenya Airways, Jambojet
Self-transfer likely ~9h 53m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
4,861 km3,019 miles
Journey time
9h 53mestimate
Time difference
-2.5hNairobi vs Colombo
Currency in Nairobi
KES
Airports
CMB → NBO, WIL

Flights from Colombo to Nairobi: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Colombo to Nairobi?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Mumbai, Abu Dhabi and Muscat. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Colombo to Nairobi?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 53m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,861 km.
Where do you change planes between Colombo and Nairobi?
The best connecting points are Mumbai (BOM), Abu Dhabi (AUH), Muscat (MCT) and Mahe (SEZ). Air India flies both legs via Mumbai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Colombo and Nairobi?
Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB). Nairobi: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL).
What is the time difference between Colombo and Nairobi?
Nairobi is 2.5 hours behind Colombo.

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