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$289 Find Cheap Flights from Nairobi to Colombo

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Nairobi to Colombo, 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 Nairobi to Colombo, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$464
Typical prices: $479-$626
Air Arabia
Sun 3/1Tue 3/31
NBO - CMB • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$289
Typical prices: $380-$519
Salam Air
Mon 12/15
NBO - CMB • 1 stop
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flydubai
Cheapest • from $577 (round-trip)
Air Arabia
Best reviews • 7.5 score
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February
Cheapest • 21% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Nairobi to Colombo (NBO-CMB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Nairobi to Colombo 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Nairobi to Colombo

Sun, Mar 1 - Tue, Mar 31
Air Arabia Logo
2:10 pm - 3:55 amNBO-CMB
11h 15m1 stop
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3:10 pm - 1:05 pmCMB-NBO
24h 25m1 stop
$464Air Arabia
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Sun, Mar 1 - Mon, Mar 30
Air Arabia Logo
2:10 pm - 3:55 amNBO-CMB
11h 15m1 stop
Air Arabia Logo
3:55 am - 1:05 pmCMB-NBO
11h 40m1 stop
$468Air Arabia
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Sat, Dec 13 - Tue, Dec 23
Etihad Airways Logo
1:40 pm - 8:20 pmNBO-CMB
28h 10m1 stop
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4:00 am - 12:45 pmCMB-NBO
11h 15m1 stop
$473Etihad Airways
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Sun, Jan 25 - Sat, Jan 31
Air Arabia Logo
2:10 pm - 1:55 pmNBO-CMB
21h 15m1 stop
Air Arabia Logo
2:45 pm - 1:20 pmCMB-NBO
25h 05m1 stop
$510Air Arabia
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Mon, Mar 2 - Mon, Mar 30
Salam Air Logo
3:10 pm - 3:50 amNBO-CMB
10h 10m1 stop
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4:50 am - 2:10 pmCMB-NBO
11h 50m1 stop
$518Salam Air
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Mon, Mar 2 - Wed, Apr 1
Salam Air Logo
3:10 pm - 3:50 amNBO-CMB
10h 10m1 stop
Salam Air Logo
4:50 am - 2:10 pmCMB-NBO
11h 50m1 stop
$534Salam Air
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Fri, Dec 12 - Sun, Dec 28
Salam Air Logo
11:15 pm - 3:50 amNBO-CMB
26h 05m1 stop
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4:50 am - 2:10 pmCMB-NBO
11h 50m1 stop
$542Salam Air
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Sun, Jan 25 - Sat, Jan 31
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10:10 pm - 10:15 amNBO-CMB
33h 35m2 stops
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5:20 pm - 9:10 pmCMB-NBO
30h 20m1 stop
$549flydubai
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Fri, Feb 27 - Mon, Mar 30
Salam Air Logo
11:15 pm - 3:50 amNBO-CMB
26h 05m1 stop
Salam Air Logo
4:50 am - 2:10 pmCMB-NBO
11h 50m1 stop
$551Salam Air
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Fri, Feb 27 - Sun, Mar 29
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:15 pm - 3:50 amNBO-CMB
26h 05m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:30 pm - 1:10 pmCMB-NBO
20h 10m2 stops
$567Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Nairobi to Colombo flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport departing in March.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Nairobi to Colombo?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Nairobi to Colombo, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Mondays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Nairobi, you’ll find the best rates on Sundays and the most expensive ones on Thursdays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is February, where tickets cost $454 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $697 and $637 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$289
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 10% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 9% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Nairobi to Colombo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Nairobi to Colombo 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 Nairobi to Colombo flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport was $289 for a one-way ticket and $464 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is required to fly from Nairobi to Colombo.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Nairobi to Colombo?

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Nairobi to Colombo are Air Arabia and Etihad Airways. With an average price for the route of $564 and an overall rating of 7.5, Air Arabia is the most popular choice. Etihad Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $611 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 Nairobi to Colombo.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Colombo from Nairobi 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 Nairobi to Colombo?

    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 Colombo with an airline and back to Nairobi with another airline. Booking your flights between Nairobi and CMB 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 Nairobi to Colombo?

    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 Colombo from Nairobi up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Nairobi to Colombo

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Nairobi to Colombo. 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 Nairobi to Colombo? 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.
7.5
Air ArabiaOverall score based on 52 reviews
7.6Boarding
6.8Food
7.4Comfort
7.9Crew
5.8Entertainment
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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.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Oct 2025SHJ - BKK
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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.

Initial booking was confusing and had to get new CC issued.

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.

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.

Food was absolutely pathetic. I wasted so much food which I thought was inedible. I also loathe the inflight entertainment system which has very little content

I was travelling 3.5 years after. Agree Economy is no business class but the food was mediocre. Ordered a Hindu meal, the salads were bitter . The food was really below quality and had no tast from what I had in the past. Indian Railways probably have a better quality food when compared. However the kids meal was really nice and really appreciate how they were taken care of. The restrooms were dirty .

It was excellent in all respects. I don’t think it needs any improvement

The seats were uncomfortable. The service was poor. We bought internet for my family and myself and it didn’t work. The charger for our phone didn’t work. The service seemed like they were tired and exhausted and seemed a bit upset. It was not a good flight. Our flight from miami to Qatar was great but from Qatar to Tokyo was simply awful

The flight was smooth Thank God but the delays and changing gates for 3-4 times made me so tired of walking back and forth with heavy bags I thought I was going to pass out with heavy headaches but Thank God finally found the final gate and home safe. These delays happen anytime for important reasons so just be patient when you come across these situations.

Worse fight I ever take since I start flying , still have even made home , and crew abandon us half way home . No water no food and no even anyone to answer our questions

Will never book any flight from Kayak and will never travel ithad airline

The WiFi was not compatible on both my phones (Vivo Y30 5g and Samsung Galaxy A32) with up-to-date android software.

Stewardess was attentive and was actively roamin to check the passengers on the biz class

Boarding was excellent except they did last call 30 minutes earlier .

The check-in has been the very best so far I didn't get to use my priority access which made me feel like a paid a higher price with no benefit for that I loved the food Very tasty and hot The staff friendliness, empathy could be better as it was not linear amongst the whole crew Otherwise, no complaints. I'd still fly again via Etihad Great prices despite the long 6h of waiting time

I had a terrible experience checking in at the airport for my flight. I booked my ticket initially through Kayak while it was promoted as a ticket that offers a carry on and 2 suit cases. (I have a screen shot as a proof of it) I selected it to buy three tickets and paid online. Couple of minutes later airfare assist which is the OTA offering the ticket called me saying My card declined. So I used a different card that went through. I was surprised that they increased the price ticket by a $167. They said the ticket no longer exists and because my card declined I had to buy a new one. So I did. The day my family and I were traveling I could not check in and when I went to the airport I was shocked to be told my ticket had no bags allowed and must pay $200 per bag for three people 6 bags mean I have to pay $1200. I called the travel agency as I feel I was scammed the confirmation didn’t say anything about the bags and they never told me the new ticket doesn’t not include any bag so they changed it after I selected it on your app without informing me. Very sneaky. The travel agency said they will reimburse me only for one bag person. Which means I still paid $600 I still feel very disappointed to pay such an expense. I have always used Kayak to buy my flight tickets and telling everyone how good your rates and app are however after this I feel I was mislead and paid more for something I should not have to. You allowing such an agency on your platform will surely hurt your reputation and level of integrity. I have all the proofs from the screen shot to the confirmation email from them, the or email offering to reimburse o e bag per person and the $1200 bag fees receipts that I paid on the desk. I must be refund the full amount and I look forward to your response.

second leg was more comfortable. Customer service in Abu Dhabi is okay.

Certainly! Here’s a more concise and refined version of your report, maintaining a polished and professional tone: --- Crew Check-In – Kolkata (CCU) The crew handling check-in in Kolkata was outstanding—efficient, courteous, and highly organized. Flight Segment – CCU to Abu Dhabi (AUH) A standard flight overall. Notably, only one in-flight meal option—a vegetarian curry—was available, which seemed unsuitable for a red-eye journey. The crew offered no alternatives, which was unexpected. Flight Segment – Abu Dhabi to Rome (AUH-FCO) Comfort improved on this leg, but service quality was average, falling short of Etihad’s premium standards. Crew attention was heavily absorbed by a difficult couple in Row 15 (port side), resulting in disproportionate focus. It was concerning that a steward had to personally return to apologize, a task better suited for supervisory staff. This highlights a development opportunity for supervisors Anna and Quashim in managing guest escalation professionally.

Horrible. After paying for seats, I was cramped, my daughters legs kept hitting the seat in front, I had no overhead bin space and no help from stewards on board, the food was served cold, when asked for snacks was told to wait and never received any, the flight was cold with no temperature controls. Entertainment was outdated. I booked this through partnership with American Airlines but will avoid in the future.

Horrible. After paying for my seats, I was cramped, had no overhead bin space, freezing as the flight had no temperature controls, the food was awful and served cold, when asked for snacks was told to wait and then never received any. I booked this flight as a partner through American Airlines but will avoid in the future.

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