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$254 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 10/13. 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, Sep 30 - Sat, Oct 11
Air Arabia Logo
1:50 pm - 4:25 amNBO-CMB
12h 05m1 stop
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3:55 am - 1:05 pmCMB-NBO
11h 40m1 stop
$466Air Arabia
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Tue, Sep 30 - Sun, Oct 12
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1:50 pm - 4:25 amNBO-CMB
12h 05m1 stop
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5:25 pm - 2:25 pmCMB-NBO
23h 30m2 stops
Fri, Dec 19 - Fri, Jan 2
Air Arabia Logo
2:05 pm - 3:45 amNBO-CMB
11h 10m1 stop
Air Arabia Logo
2:45 pm - 1:15 pmCMB-NBO
25h 00m1 stop
$644Air Arabia
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Fri, Dec 19 - Thu, Jan 1
Air Arabia Logo
2:05 pm - 3:45 amNBO-CMB
11h 10m1 stop
Air Arabia Logo
3:25 am - 1:15 pmCMB-NBO
12h 20m1 stop
$674Air Arabia
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Tue, Sep 30 - Sun, Oct 12
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1:50 pm - 4:25 amNBO-CMB
12h 05m1 stop
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3:10 pm - 6:05 amCMB-NBO
17h 25m3 stops
Fri, Dec 19 - Fri, Jan 2
Ethiopian Air Logo
6:00 pm - 8:20 pmNBO-CMB
23h 50m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
6:40 pm - 1:10 pmCMB-NBO
21h 00m2 stops
$906Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Sep 29 - Sun, Oct 12
Qatar Airways Logo
1:20 am - 4:50 pmNBO-CMB
13h 00m1 stop
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11:25 am - 11:50 pmCMB-NBO
14h 55m1 stop
$1,029Qatar Airways
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Mon, Sep 29 - Sat, Oct 11
Qatar Airways Logo
1:20 am - 4:50 pmNBO-CMB
13h 00m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
3:35 am - 11:50 pmCMB-NBO
22h 45m1 stop
$1,032Qatar Airways
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Tue, Sep 30 - Sat, Oct 11
RwandAir Logo
1:00 pm - 5:45 pmNBO-CMB
26h 15m2 stops
RwandAir Logo
3:35 am - 4:55 amCMB-NBO
27h 50m3 stops
$1,408RwandAir
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Fri, Dec 19 - Thu, Jan 1
RwandAir Logo
8:50 pm - 4:30 pmNBO-CMB
17h 10m2 stops
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3:25 am - 4:55 amCMB-NBO
28h 00m3 stops
$1,471RwandAir
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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 November and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $697 and $667 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$254
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 2% 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 $254 for a one-way ticket and $466 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, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Nairobi and Colombo, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • 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 $572 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 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 49 reviews
6.8Food
7.5Boarding
7.4Comfort
7.9Crew
5.8Entertainment
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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.

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 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!

Likes: on time departure, new plane Didn’t like:very poor quality food, very limited entertainment.no amenity kit etc.

The seat was like there is no leg space....there were no proper option for food in the airline. It seemed like the airline was at brink of bankruptcy. The crew was helpful except for a few.

Needs better seat for business class. My seat was falling apart. Also no WiFi on that flight

IndiGo is low cost and therefore no frills, but is always a pleasant experience. No mood lighting and fancy features but clean aircraft, professional crew and absolute value for money.

Very hard seats. No food service, even though price is not competitive.

Very hard seats for long flights. No food even on International flight. Won't fly Indigo again if I can help it.

Terrible experience at IST airport due to mismanagement by ground and wheelchair staff.

Some seats don’t recline. No USB port or power outlet, no inflight WIFI - not even for SMS/Messaging apps. Ontime performance was very good. They should have at least one crew member who speaks the local language, for flights like these.

Although we took the XL seats with more width, we found that you do not have a seat in front to stow your personal item, nor can you stretch your legs. This is not the best option for a comfortable seat. Boarding was timely but disorganized without any row based entry.

Not professional and didn’t know about double seat even when I paid for it and have a confirmation. Lack of comms between teams.

deboarding is very poor after landing it took around 45 minutes to come out.

My baggage bag got broken and only 3000 voucher was given for compensation

Crew members forgot to serve sandwiches after serving the coffee. Worst was the handling of bag. One of wheel was Broken making it useless. Though a complaint was registered and assured of compensation voucher equal to part cost of the new bag.

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