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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Colombo to Nairobi, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Colombo to Nairobi, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap Flights from Colombo to Nairobi (CMB-NBO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Colombo to Nairobi that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Colombo to Nairobi flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Colombo to Nairobi to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Colombo to Nairobi?

Percentage of 1-stop round-trip flights from Colombo to Nairobi chosen by KAYAK users via each layover airport in the last 12 months (only includes trips with the same layover airport on both legs).

Doha (DOH) is the top choice – 45% of KAYAK users who clicked on 1-stop flights from Colombo to Nairobi picked an itinerary connecting there.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Colombo to Nairobi?

Average round-trip price for 1-stop flights from Colombo to Nairobi clicked by KAYAK users in the last 12 months (only includes trips with the same layover airport on both legs).

Flights via Mumbai (BOM) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $558.

Which layover airport offers the shortest total travel time from Colombo to Nairobi?

Shortest average total travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Colombo to Nairobi via different layover airports, based on KAYAK user data from the last 12 months.

Consider flying via Sharjah (SHJ) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 11h 13m.

Which layover airport has the quickest connection when flying from Colombo to Nairobi?

Average layover duration at different layover airports for 1-stop one-way flights from Colombo to Nairobi, based on KAYAK user data from the last 12 months.

If you prefer a quick connection, Sharjah (SHJ) often has the shortest layovers from Colombo to Nairobi, with an average of 1h 28m.

Good to know

Low seasonJuly
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 56% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 24% increase in price.

When to book flights from Colombo to Nairobi

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Colombo to Nairobi based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Colombo to Nairobi flights

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Colombo and Nairobi?

    A passport is required to fly from Colombo to Nairobi.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Colombo to Nairobi?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Colombo to Nairobi?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Colombo and Nairobi.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Colombo to Nairobi, Air Arabia or Qatar Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Colombo to Nairobi are Air Arabia and Qatar Airways. With an average price for the route of $590 and an overall rating of 7.7, Air Arabia is the most popular choice. Qatar Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $997 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Colombo to Nairobi?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Colombo to Nairobi.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Colombo to Nairobi?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Nairobi from Colombo is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Colombo to Nairobi?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Nairobi with an airline and back to Colombo with another airline. Booking your flights between Colombo and NBO can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Colombo to Nairobi?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Nairobi from Colombo up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Colombo to Nairobi

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Colombo to Nairobi. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Colombo to Nairobi? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.7
Air ArabiaOverall score based on 55 reviews
7.5Comfort
7.8Boarding
6.9Food
8.1Crew
5.7Entertainment
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Much better seats on Airbus 321. Food prices are very reasonable.

8.0 ExcellentKrzysztof, Jan 2026
SHJ - BKK
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Much better seats on Airbus 321. Food prices are very reasonable.

My flight BKK–SHJ–TBS was changed, and I was notified only by an email that went into my spam folder. I found out only 1 day before the flight when I checked in online. The new flight had a 15-hour layover in SHJ and arrived in TBS 1 day later than my original plan. I needed to adjust my plan urgently and lost the cost of one hotel night because the free cancellation period was over.

My flight BKK-SHJ-TBS was changed and I was notified only by email which went into spam folder. I found out only 1 day before the flight when I checked in online. The new flight had a 15-hour layover in SHJ and arrived in TBS 1 day later than my original plan! I needed to adjust the plan urgently and lost the cost of one hotel night because the free cancellation period was over.

The flight was slightly delayed because of change of plane but informed beforehand. Flight was very good and comfortable

Superb like always. On time and quite comfortable. Only thing is that the arrival movement was by bus.

We were boarded by bus. That was a bit of pain.

The seat cushions are absolutely lacking, not sure if they know the passengers are traveling for 14 hours straight, but the padding made our back and butt ache like crazy. The entertainment console had its own problems, either the headphone jack wasn't working or the power outlet via usb or ac outlet was not working. Not to mention the seat handles were not adjustable in some planes in the middle or on the aisle. Qatar/Indigo may be operating a very old fleet of planes to make as much profit as possible, but passengers may not be following them for long, should this treatment of its customers continue. Qatar/Indigo, wake up and do it right by your customers, or they may not be your customers anymore.

The seat cushions are absolutely lacking, not sure if they know the passengers are traveling for 14 hours straight, but the padding made our back and butt ache like crazy. The entertainment console had its own problems, either the headphone jack wasn't working or the power outlet via usb or ac outlet was not working. Not to mention the seat handles were not adjustable in some planes in the middle or on the aisle. Qatar may be operating a very old fleet of planes to make as much profit as possible, but passengers may not be following them for long, should this treatment of its customers continue. Qatar, wake up and do it right by your customers, or they may not be your customers anymore.

Nice airline. I was in a really weird seat which had extra leg room, but no basket or stowage. And the people next to me were pretty noisy during the flight, so it was hard to rest. I wish staff came around to pick up trash more often as I had no where to put it except my lap or the floor.

I always fly with Qatar air and you are the best. Keep up the good wor, after travelling with Qatar Air More than 80 times, you never offer to upgrade me.but it happened to my friend companion some time. Any how i still enjoying travelling with Qatar air and wait one day to upgrade me too. Best Regards

As good as you can expect an economy flight from Europe to Australia to be. Nothing agains Qatar, just feels like every new generation of plane gets tighter.

Lobster starter in business class was not good, tough, served cold, and without butter. Movie selection was missing latest releases, did not offer older classic, high quality movies

Paid $10 for wifi for full flight duration and the wifi wasn’t available after initial 2 hours

Seated in row 6 you are separated from business class close to the toilets. The is a high panel in front that obscures forward viewing, coupled with no window view. Service is limited as the area is not in view of the attendants. It is closer in proximity to economy than business class.

My flight was delayed. I was rebooked twice and even the second flight that was additional connection in London was delayed too, so I ended up spending more than 24 hours flying between four different countries and to be honest I’m not sure whether I ever want to use this airline again. My luggage is still delete. It’s been more than 48 hours now so to be honest, I’m not even sure how to describe the level of frustration I have.

The flight overall was good. The attendants did a good job except that 1 female had too much fragrance on. The other things that made the flight unpleasant were out of the airlines control.

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