Flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Nairobi (NBO)
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Visiting from Melbourne to Nairobi
With a national park just a handful of kilometres away from the city and a giraffe breeding centre where you can feed them, Nairobi is the perfect destination for animal lovers who enjoy big-city amenities. Its East Africa's most cosmopolitan city, an exciting destination with wildlife attractions, an extensive National Museum, cafe culture and varied food traditions. With so many activities on offer, Nairobi is a pleasant surprise.
Flight information
Fly Melbourne (MEL) to Nairobi (NBO)
The flight time from Melbourne to Nairobi is approximately 21 hours and 44 minutes, via Duabi, including connection on our partner airline Emirates.
When to visit
Summers are a fantastic time to visit Nairobi due mild temparatures unlike the other parts of Africa, with temparatures ranging from 21°C to 26°C. The evenings can get cool. The warm season runs from Janruary to March. The cool season runs from June to August, around 20°C. The rainy season is from October to December, with heavy rain in November, so best not to plan to visit this time.
Arrival information
What is the main airport called?
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), is an international airport serving Nairobi, the capital and largest city of Kenya.
Arriving in Nairobi
The staff at Nairobi Airport will greet you when you land to assist with your travel needs. Once you collect your bags from the arrivals area, there are various transport options available to get you on your way.
Getting into Nairobi from Nairobi Airport
With a range of transport options available at Nairobi Airport, travelling into the city centre is easy. Choose from taxis, ride-share, car rental, shuttle services or public transport. Car rental is a reliable way to travel with car rental agencies available at the terminal. There are long distance which provide transport for an inexpensive way to travel or shuttle services can be arranged to take you to your accommodation. Private taxis are a comfortable way to travel and are marked with a yellow stripe, or book a ride share service such as Uber.
Getting around Nairobi
Choose from public minibus taxis, buses, private taxi, ride share or car hire. Shared minibus taxis are the most popular form of public transport for locals and can take up to 14 passengers, though take care when travelling during peak hours. You can get on at any stop and pay cash to the driver as you board. Buses are a safer option as they are run by the government or take the City Hoppa. Seats are available and pay as you board. Private takes are the most popular way for tourists to get around and marked with a yellow stripe. They dan be found on most corners of the city and wait outside tourist attractions and hotels. If there is no meter, be sure to agree on a fare before you ride. Ride share apps such as Uber and Bolt are a safe way to travel and often cheaper than taxis, be booked through the app. If you plan on being in Nairobi for longer than a few days, renting a car is another option, though companies such as Europcar and Avis.
Departure information
Fly from Melbourne
Once you’ve got your tickets from Melbourne, there are a few things you should know to ensure you’re as prepared as possible for your flight.
What is the main airport called?
Melbourne Airport. Located 20 km (12.5 miles) from the city centre, Melbourne Domestic Airport (MEL), also known as Tullamarine Airport, is the main airport serving the state of Victoria. Qantas operates from two terminals in Melbourne T1 - domestic and T2 - international.
Baggage allowance
Passengers on Qantas flights from Melbourne are allocated checked baggage If you need more luggage, you can purchase an additional baggage allowance online prior to departure.
Checking in
Ensure you check-in online or via the Qantas App before you arrive at the airport from 24 hours before departure.
Important information
* Flight prices are per adult in Australian Dollars, based on payment at qantas.com by BPAY made 7 days or more before departure, PayID or Qantas issued UATP. For other payment options a percentage based fee applies, capped at a maximum per passenger of $22 for Domestic or $120 for International travel. Prices are not guaranteed until payment is made. Fares may not be available on all flights or days. Some flights are operated by partner or subsidiary airlines. Prices may fluctuate if taxes or foreign exchange rates change. Passengers booking Premium Economy may be seated in Economy on connecting flights. Check the fare rules for more details before booking. Inclusions vary between flights. All schedules subject to change, including last minute aircraft changes. QantasLink flights operated by Sunstate Airlines (Qld) Pty Ltd ABN 82 009 734 703, Eastern Australia Airlines Pty Ltd ABN 77 001 599 024, and National Jet Systems Pty Ltd ABN 11 008 279 203. Licence No per state: QLD - 407, NSW - 2TA000237, VIC - 30362, SA - TTA155, WA - 9TA52.
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