Traveling from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) to Nairobi: what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for 6 hours 16 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct flight from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Nairobi.
Nairobi is 2 hours 30 minutes behind Mumbai, where Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport is located. Nairobi operates on the UTC+3 timezone.
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is the most popular route, with 30 weekly departures to choose from. If you prefer a later start to the day, the last flight from BOM to NBO is with Kenya Airways at 06:45. Choose the first departure operated by IndiGo at 02:05 if you want to get going early.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from BOM to Nairobi. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Traveling over a peak time like August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Direct flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) to Nairobi are available for booking. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is where you'll arrive.
Get on board with Kenya Airways. This airline operates direct flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Nairobi.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from BOM to Nairobi. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
To travel to Kenya for tourism purposes, you'll need an ETA if you hold a passport from India. However, visa rules can change and you may need further documentation depending on the purpose and length of your stay. Always check the latest guidelines before you book your cheap ticket from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Nairobi.
Located around 18 kilometers from central Mumbai, BOM can be reached in approximately 38 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 9 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Nairobi? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to BOM:
How to find the cheapest flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) to Nairobi
$114 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Nairobi. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $281. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from BOM to Nairobi, reserve your trip 9 months before the departure date.
The cheapest month for tickets from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Nairobi is May. You can easily compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest travel date.
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Airports in Nairobi
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is around 14 kilometers from the center of Nairobi. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 22 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour and 11 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Nairobi. Stay at one of these accommodation options near NBO instead:
Wilson Airport (WIL)
Central Nairobi is around 3 kilometers from Wilson Airport (WIL). After your flight from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Nairobi has landed and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of around 15 minutes.
The journey will take about 46 minutes on public transport.
There are some great places to park your luggage (and yourself) near WIL. Tuck yourself in and get cozy after your flight from BOM to Nairobi at any of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Nairobi
July is the busiest month to catch a flight from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Nairobi while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit Nairobi, consider your preferred travel pace and style.
The warmest month in Nairobi is March, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC and 30ºC. Book your flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Nairobi in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from BOM to Nairobi in July when temperatures average between 12ºC and 24ºC.
More about Nairobi
Start your Nairobi trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Nairobi, check out our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Nairobi National Park, The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and Westlands Maasai Market D at the roof top are top attractions which should be on every Nairobi itinerary.
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