Mumbai to Nairobi flights — Kenya Airways and Air India non-stop service, fare trends, baggage and Kenya eTA for Indians. Search live with FlightGPT.
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Quick answer: Mumbai to Nairobi non-stop flights take about ≈ 6h non-stop, operated by IndiGo, Kenya Airways non-stop; Emirates, Qatar, Etihad one-stop, ≈ 12/week non-stop combined (IndiGo + Kenya Airways). Indian passport holders should check the visa requirement summarised below. Use the live search above to compare today's cheapest BOM–NBO fare across every airline, OTA and travel agent in one place.
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Two carriers fly non-stop Mumbai–Nairobi: IndiGo (6E) and Kenya Airways (KQ), together operating around 12 flights a week. Both typically use narrow-body aircraft (such as the A320/A321 and Boeing 737) with often-overnight timings. One-stop alternatives exist via the Gulf — Emirates via Dubai, Qatar Airways via Doha and Etihad via Abu Dhabi — but the non-stops are the fastest and usually the most convenient.
The non-stop covers about 4,500 km across the Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean in roughly 6 hours (commonly quoted around 6h–6h15m). One-stop Gulf routings total 11–15 hours including the layover, so the direct flights save most of a day.
Kenya's peak safari season is the Great Migration (roughly July–October) and the December holidays, when fares are highest. The long rains (around March–May) are quieter and cheaper. Book 8–12 weeks ahead for migration season. We don't quote fixed fares — compare live prices for IndiGo and Kenya Airways in the FlightGPT search.
With two non-stop carriers competing, compare IndiGo and Kenya Airways directly — prices and timings differ. IndiGo, as a low-cost carrier, often has keen base fares but watch for add-ons like checked bags and meals. Travelling outside migration season and the December peak cuts costs sharply. The honest saving is comparison plus avoiding peak safari dates, not a secret discount.
Flights depart Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Terminal 2 (T2) in Mumbai and arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, East Africa's main hub. From NBO, many safari travellers connect onward to the Maasai Mara or other parks via Wilson Airport or domestic flights, so factor in transfer time.
Allowances differ by carrier and fare. IndiGo international fares bundle a checked allowance that varies by route — see the IndiGo baggage guide for current limits and add-on options. Kenya Airways includes a checked allowance that depends on cabin and fare. If you have onward light-aircraft safari flights, note their much stricter (often soft-bag) baggage limits.
Indian passport holders need a Kenya Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA), applied online before travel — Kenya phased out visa on arrival, so all visitors must have an approved eTA before boarding. The fee is around USD 30 and it permits a stay of up to 90 days. Apply a few days to a couple of weeks ahead. Confirm current requirements on the official Kenya eTA portal before booking.
If the non-stop timings don't suit you, the smoothest one-stops are via Dubai (Emirates), Doha (Qatar Airways) and Abu Dhabi (Etihad), each with frequent Nairobi services. Keep your layover short and through-check your bags to Nairobi. These routings cost more in flying time but can occasionally be cheaper than the direct flights off-peak.
Yellow-fever vaccination may be required or recommended for Kenya — check current health advice, and consider malaria precautions for park areas. Carry US dollars for park fees and tips. Book safaris and the Mara well ahead in migration season. Before you go, check visa requirements for Indian passport holders or browse all FlightGPT flight routes.
Nairobi is the springboard for some of the world's greatest wildlife — the Maasai Mara, Amboseli with its Kilimanjaro backdrop, and Nairobi National Park right beside the city. Beyond safari, the coast at Mombasa and Diani offers white-sand beaches. July to October aligns with the Great Migration, while January–February is also excellent for game viewing in drier conditions.
The non-stop takes about 6 hours over roughly 4,500 km. One-stop Gulf routings via Dubai, Doha or Abu Dhabi total around 11–15 hours including the layover.
IndiGo and Kenya Airways both fly non-stop Mumbai–Nairobi, together operating around 12 flights a week on narrow-body aircraft. One-stop options run via the Gulf carriers.
Yes. Indian passport holders need a Kenya Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA), applied online before travel, as Kenya phased out visa on arrival. The fee is around USD 30 and it allows up to 90 days.
The non-stop Mumbai–Nairobi service is operated by IndiGo and Kenya Airways, not Air India. Air India and the Gulf carriers connect via a hub if you prefer their network or timings.
The long-rains period (around March–May) is quietest and cheapest. Avoid the Great Migration (July–October) and the December holidays for the lowest fares. Compare IndiGo and Kenya Airways in the FlightGPT search.
Nairobi is 2 hours 30 minutes behind India year-round, as neither country observes daylight saving time. On a typical overnight departure from Mumbai you land in the early morning Nairobi time, which works well for connecting onward to a safari the same day.
Yellow-fever vaccination may be required or recommended, and malaria precautions are advisable for park areas. Check current official health advice well before you travel and carry your vaccination certificate.
Flights arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), Nairobi's main hub. Onward safari flights to the Maasai Mara often depart from Wilson Airport, so allow time for the transfer.
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What you pay on the Mumbai–Nairobi route hinges on timing: book roughly 3–8 weeks ahead, stay flexible on the day of week, and you usually land the better fare. Search Mumbai to Nairobi live to see how today's price compares to dates a month out — the gap is often 25–40 percent across IndiGo, Kenya Airways non-stop; Emirates, Qatar, Etihad one-stop.
Last-minute Mumbai to Nairobi fares move fast, but they're rarely the same across every airline. Run your date through the search above and FlightGPT compares real-time Mumbai Nairobi prices across IndiGo, Kenya Airways non-stop; Emirates, Qatar, Etihad one-stop — so you grab the cheapest seat still open, not the first one you see.
Most travellers prefer the Mumbai to Nairobi non-stop option. The direct Mumbai-Nairobi flight time is ≈ 6h non-stop. If you are flexible, 1-stop alternatives through major hubs can be 15-30 percent cheaper. FlightGPT lets you filter by "Direct only" or compare both side by side — useful when you want the cheapest Mumbai Nairobi ticket but are open to a layover.
Expect Mumbai–Nairobi fares to vary by cabin, baggage and how the fare is bundled. A bare low-cost fare can end up dearer than a full-service IndiGo ticket once you add a bag and a seat. FlightGPT shows the all-in price for each option, so you're comparing like for like rather than misleading lead-in fares.