NBO - CMB

$234 Find Cheap Flights from Nairobi to Colombo

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Nairobi to Colombo departing on 3/31. 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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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: $477-$631
Etihad Airways
sáb. 4/4mié. 4/15
NBO - CMB • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$234
Typical prices: $247-$286
Etihad Airways
mar. 3/31
NBO - CMB • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $464 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.7 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Nairobi and Colombo. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $573 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 10h 25m (one-way)
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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

sáb., abr. 4 - mié., abr. 15
Etihad Airways Logo
1:30 am - 2:55 pm
NBO
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CMB
10h 55m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
4:10 am - 12:30 pm
CMB
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NBO
10h 50m
1 stop
$464Etihad Airways
jue., abr. 23 - vie., may. 15
Air Arabia Logo
1:50 pm - 2:15 pm
NBO
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CMB
21h 55m
1 stop
Air Arabia Logo
3:10 am - 1:05 pm
CMB
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NBO
12h 25m
1 stop
$481Air Arabia
dom., abr. 26 - jue., abr. 30
Air Arabia Logo
1:50 pm - 2:15 pm
NBO
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CMB
21h 55m
1 stop
Air Arabia Logo
3:10 am - 1:05 pm
CMB
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NBO
12h 25m
1 stop
$487Air Arabia
lun., abr. 27 - lun., may. 4
Salam Air Logo
3:10 pm - 3:50 am
NBO
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CMB
10h 10m
1 stop
Salam Air Logo
4:50 am - 2:10 pm
CMB
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NBO
11h 50m
1 stop
$515Salam Air
lun., abr. 27 - mar., abr. 28
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:10 pm - 3:50 am
NBO
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CMB
10h 10m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:55 pm - 5:40 am
CMB
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NBO
10h 15m
1 stop
$519Multiple Airlines
lun., abr. 27 - dom., may. 3
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:10 pm - 3:50 am
NBO
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CMB
10h 10m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:00 pm - 5:40 am
CMB
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NBO
10h 10m
1 stop
$526Multiple Airlines
mié., abr. 29 - dom., may. 3
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:10 pm - 3:50 am
NBO
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CMB
10h 10m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:00 pm - 5:40 am
CMB
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NBO
10h 10m
1 stop
$534Multiple Airlines
jue., abr. 23 - mar., abr. 28
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:35 pm - 3:00 am
NBO
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CMB
10h 55m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:55 pm - 5:40 am
CMB
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NBO
10h 15m
1 stop
$535Multiple Airlines
lun., abr. 13 - mar., abr. 21
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:30 am - 2:55 pm
NBO
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CMB
10h 55m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:55 pm - 5:40 am
CMB
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NBO
10h 15m
1 stop
$537Multiple Airlines
mar., may. 5 - mar., may. 12
Air Arabia Logo
1:50 pm - 4:30 am
NBO
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CMB
12h 10m
1 stop
Air Arabia Logo
3:05 pm - 1:05 pm
CMB
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NBO
24h 30m
1 stop
$540Air Arabia
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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 April.

Good to know

Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$234
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 21% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 4% increase in price.
Flight from Nairobi to Colombo

When to book flights from Nairobi to Colombo

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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 $234 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 Qatar Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Nairobi to Colombo are Air Arabia and Qatar Airways. With an average price for the route of $564 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 $1,312 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.
7.7
Air ArabiaOverall score based on 56 reviews
8.1Crew
7.5Comfort
5.7Entertainment
7.8Boarding
6.9Food
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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.

Very difficult to check in and almost missed flight. No room in seats and had a middle seat. I tried to create an account and check in before to change seat and unable to. I do not understand why I wasn’t on a Qatar flight from on Bengalore to Doha when they left at the same time. Disappointed in the Kayak booking process.

excellent! movie selection just ok, but everything else was wonderful.

Our experience on the Doha to Hyderabad segment was extremely stressful due to prolonged delays and a lack of clear communication from the airline. We were traveling as a family, including children, and the uncertainty around timing and next steps caused significant distress. There was very little proactive information provided during the delay, and we were not given clear written explanations about what was happening or how long it might take. This made it difficult to manage the situation, especially while caring for children in a transit environment. In addition, one member of our party was ultimately unable to continue travel, which added to the emotional strain and disruption of the trip. Overall, the experience highlighted gaps in communication, customer care, and handling of unexpected situations. We are sharing this feedback so that future passengers, especially families, are supported with clearer communication and better assistance during irregular operations.

In the business class it was everything wonderful. However in the economy is a hell. BTW. When I asked to search for tickets, I ordered business and I was offered options with economy, that was not clear in the order, so I could've acted faster to rectify it.

It was very good. It was a long flight and being a tight with little leg room.

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

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.

Unfortunately the flight was cancelled so I never got to go

It was excellent service in the snow storm gives us hotel and transportation. It will be more better if u can add one more meal because it’s a long flight boring journey. If you give extra meal time passes faster and can enjoy the trip better

Awful the whole airline arrived to check baggage and board our flight and the airline desk was closed where none of the passengers could check in baggage, asked for a supervisor and was refused a supervisor, called the airlines from the airport and they refused to refund the flights for their actions in the airport, Etihad and Garuda Airlines absolutely horrible customer service all the way around.

Early arrival. Good boarding. Deplaning this flight is very slow both coming and going. Baggage arrived quickly for Pearson

Ethiad wanted to charge me $1100 for 2 checked bags on a ticket that was $550. Nother the airline or airfare assist was willing to help before arriving at the airport. All parties said it was the other responsibility to help. Never flying ethiad or using kayak again.

Etihad Check In counter/Station manager in Heathrow was bothering and not helpful at all. They are rude and not customer oriented

It was an old plane with seats not comfortable and with little space for the legs. I must say that the previous flight I had was amazing on a very comfortable new plane

I paid 44 $ for seat upgrade (22D) and my seat was stack in high position for all the 6 hours of flight. I don't recommend the upgrade. I am looking to get my upgrade payment back

1 hour flight. No complaints. Some drinks would have been nice.

excellent, the staff was kind and the boarding process was with no issues or hassle

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