NBO - CMB

$387 Find Cheap Flights from Nairobi to Colombo

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Nairobi to Colombo departing on 10/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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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

Tue, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 21
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10:20 pm - 1:05 amNBO-CMB
24h 15m1 stop
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5:35 pm - 5:00 amCMB-NBO
13h 55m1 stop
$387Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Oct 13 - Mon, Oct 20
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3:10 pm - 4:05 amNBO-CMB
10h 25m1 stop
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5:05 am - 2:10 pmCMB-NBO
11h 35m1 stop
$462Salam Air
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Wed, Feb 11 - Thu, Mar 5
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2:10 pm - 3:45 amNBO-CMB
11h 05m1 stop
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10:00 pm - 5:40 amCMB-NBO
10h 10m1 stop
$463Multiple Airlines
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Fri, Oct 10 - Fri, Oct 17
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11:00 pm - 4:05 amNBO-CMB
26h 35m1 stop
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5:05 am - 10:00 pmCMB-NBO
19h 25m1 stop
$466Salam Air
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Fri, Oct 3 - Wed, Oct 8
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11:00 pm - 4:05 amNBO-CMB
26h 35m1 stop
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9:55 pm - 5:40 amCMB-NBO
10h 15m1 stop
$467Multiple Airlines
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Wed, Oct 22 - Tue, Nov 25
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1:50 pm - 2:20 pmNBO-CMB
22h 00m1 stop
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2:45 pm - 1:20 pmCMB-NBO
25h 05m1 stop
$468Air Arabia
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Wed, Feb 11 - Wed, Mar 4
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2:10 pm - 3:45 amNBO-CMB
11h 05m1 stop
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4:35 am - 1:20 pmCMB-NBO
11h 15m1 stop
$469Air Arabia
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Wed, Oct 22 - Mon, Nov 24
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1:50 pm - 4:25 amNBO-CMB
12h 05m1 stop
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3:25 am - 1:20 pmCMB-NBO
12h 25m1 stop
$476Air Arabia
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Tue, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 21
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1:50 pm - 3:05 amNBO-CMB
10h 45m1 stop
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3:55 am - 1:05 pmCMB-NBO
11h 40m1 stop
$487Air Arabia
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Fri, Oct 17 - Mon, Oct 20
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11:00 pm - 4:05 amNBO-CMB
26h 35m1 stop
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5:05 am - 2:10 pmCMB-NBO
11h 35m1 stop
$490Salam Air
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Salam Air
Cheapest • from $462 (round-trip)
Air Arabia
Best reviews • 7.5 score
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February
Cheapest • 23% price drop
June
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Cheapest round-trip
$387
Typical prices: $560-592
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Tue 10/14Tue 10/21
NBO - CMB • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$405
Typical prices: $243-251
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Sat 1/3
NBO - CMB • 2 stops
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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?

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 $462 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $720 and $697 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$387
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 5% 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 $405 for a one-way ticket and $387 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?

    Star Alliance 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 $570 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 $595 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 airlines flying 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 49 reviews
5.8Entertainment
6.8Food
7.4Comfort
7.9Crew
7.5Boarding
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The flight was slightly delayed because of change of plane but informed beforehand. Flight was very good and comfortable

10.0 ExcellentAli, Jan 2024SHJ - RUH
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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.

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.

Took a long time for boarding. The flight was comfortable.

Should have had business class line in immigration. Food quality suboptimal

we were delayed from Athens to Abu Dhabi by an hour and a half, so I had trouble connecting the flight from there to Bali. It could have been done had they waited even 15 mins. There was another lady who was in the same boat. By the time we were half way across the terminal, they have actually already issued different flights for us to go Jakarta then to Bali. Not to mention the inconvenience of waiting over 4 hrs at the airport and the subsequent inconvenience, we did not arrive to Bali till after 800pm the next day, which means I paid for the hotel for nothing when I could have been there before noon the next day! There was little explanation. It was just as well I needed some assistance getting around, otherwise the 2 of us would have been completely lost! Not going to fly with them again!

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