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Flights from Nairobi to Colombo

There are no direct flights from Nairobi to Colombo. 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
NBOCMBBOM

Nairobi to Colombo at a glance

Fastest journey9h 53mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Mumbai or Abu Dhabi

Best ways to fly from Nairobi to Colombo

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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NBO Mumbai (BOM) CMB
Leg 1: IndiGo, Kenya Airways, Jambojet · Leg 2: Air India, IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 05m
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NBO Abu Dhabi (AUH) CMB
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways
One airline, one ticket ~10h 56m
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NBO Muscat (MCT) CMB
Leg 1: SalamAir · Leg 2: SalamAir
One airline, one ticket ~10h 41m
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NBO Mahe (SEZ) CMB
Leg 1: Kenya Airways, Jambojet · Leg 2: Air Seychelles
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
+2.5hColombo vs Nairobi
Currency in Colombo
USD
Airports
NBO, WIL → CMB

Flights from Nairobi to Colombo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Nairobi to Colombo?
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 Nairobi to Colombo?
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 Nairobi and Colombo?
The best connecting points are Mumbai (BOM), Abu Dhabi (AUH), Muscat (MCT) and Mahe (SEZ). IndiGo flies both legs via Mumbai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Nairobi and Colombo?
Nairobi: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL). Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Colombo?
Colombo is 2.5 hours ahead of Nairobi.

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