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Flights from Nairobi to Malindi - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Nairobi to Malindi to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Malindi?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Malindi, 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 Malindi is January, where tickets cost C$ 184 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 277 and C$ 236 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Malindi?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Malindi, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Malindi, you should book around 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 82 days before departure.

How many flights are there between Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport and Malindi per day?

Each day, there are 4 nonstop flights that take off from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport and land in Malindi, with an average flight time of 1h 15m. The most common departure time is 6:00 p.m. and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 28 flights and there are the same amount of flights each day 4.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport and Malindi?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from Nairobi to Malindi?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport at 7:15 am and will be landing in Malindi at 8:30 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Nairobi to Malindi?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Malindi jets off at 6:25 pm and lands at 7:40 pm.

Good to know

Low season

May

High season

December
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 4% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (27% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from Nairobi to Malindi

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Nairobi to Malindi based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Nairobi to Malindi flights

  • Which airports will I use and where are they?

    You'll leave from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International and arrive at Malindi Airport. Nairobi Airport is the busiest international airport in East Africa, while Malindi Airport is a small regional airport serving domestic routes. Public transport is readily available to Nairobi Airport from teh centre of town. Catch a Line 110 bus to arrive in about 40min; these leave at roughly 5min intervals. Unfortunately, there's no public transport from the airport to the centre of Malindi. Luckily, though, it's only about a 3min taxi ride.

  • What facilities can I expect at Nairobi Airport?

    Nairobi Airport has most of the facilities you'd expect at a major international airport. There are restaurants and bars, a variety of shops, medical services and a 24/7 chemist. Wi-Fi is available in selected areas, and assistance staff are always on hand. If you're faced with a longer wait than you expected, there's a children's play area where they can safely burn off pre-flight energy. Simply ask for directions at the central information desk.

  • Is there anything in particular I should know about Malindi Airport?

    The facilities at Malindi Airport are rudimentary at best. There aren't any shops, there's no Wi-Fi and experienced travellers report that it's perhaps best to use the onboard toilets before you land. Treat the airport as a simple terminal from which to collect your luggage and catch a taxi. You'll be at your hotel within a few minutes, and you can settle in and refresh yourself there at your leisure.

  • What can I expect from 748 Air Services?

    748 Air Services is one of the most reliable regional airlines, with its home base at Jomo Kenyatta Airport, in Nairobi. It operates smaller passenger aircraft, but you can still take up to 70.5 lb of hold luggage and carry-on items that fit into the overhead storage compartments.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Nairobi to Malindi?

    Only Jambojet offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Nairobi to Malindi flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Nairobi to Malindi?

    The De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8 Dash 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Nairobi to Malindi flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Nairobi to Malindi?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Nairobi and Malindi.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Nairobi to Malindi?

    There are direct flights from Nairobi to Malindi on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Nairobi to Malindi?

    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 Malindi.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Nairobi to Malindi?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Malindi from Nairobi is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Nairobi to Malindi?

    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 Malindi with an airline and back to Nairobi with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Nairobi to Malindi?

    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 Malindi from Nairobi up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Nairobi to Malindi

  • All airlines flying from Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO) have transfer counters in the departure hall. Some provide online or early check-in; check with your carrier. Take a break at The Safari Coffee Shop at the Nairobi Airport domestic departures lounge while awaiting your flight.
  • If you book with Thai Airways, you can relax in the airline's Royal Silk Lounge, enjoying free food and drinks, internet terminals and more. Jomo Kenyatta Airport also has several VIP lounges, free to use if you're flying business class. Simba Lounge and Pride Lounge are popular.
  • You have a couple of options to reduce your carbon footprint on a flight from Nairobi to Malindi. If you book the midday direct flight with 748 Air Services, you can save over 60% on carbon emissions, compared to the average flight. Jambojet is another good choice; its flights emit just over 40% less than average.
  • Malindi Airport (MYD) lies midway along Kenya's Indian Ocean coast, providing access to all the main towns in the central region of the country. Mambrui lies on the coast to the north, with Watamu and Gede to the south. Inland, you can drive to Baricho, Marafa and Kabiboni.
  • It's advised to arrange your taxi transport from Malindi Airport into town ahead of time. This will save you quite a lot compared to the much more expensive fees that ad hoc taxi drivers charge susceptible tourists on arrival.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Nairobi to Malindi?

Find which airlines fly direct from Jomo Kenyatta Intl to Malindi, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl to Malindi

Monday

Jambojet, Kenya Airways

Jambojet, Kenya Airways

Tuesday

Jambojet, Kenya Airways

Jambojet, Kenya Airways

Wednesday

Jambojet, Kenya Airways

Jambojet, Kenya Airways

Thursday

Jambojet, Kenya Airways

Jambojet, Kenya Airways

Friday

Jambojet, Kenya Airways

Jambojet, Kenya Airways

Saturday

Jambojet, Kenya Airways

Jambojet, Kenya Airways

Sunday

Jambojet, Kenya Airways

Jambojet, Kenya Airways

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Nonstop returns

Malindi to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Monday

Jambojet, Kenya Airways

Jambojet, Kenya Airways

Tuesday

Jambojet, Kenya Airways

Jambojet, Kenya Airways

Wednesday

Jambojet, Kenya Airways

Jambojet, Kenya Airways

Thursday

Jambojet, Kenya Airways

Jambojet, Kenya Airways

Friday

Jambojet, Kenya Airways

Jambojet, Kenya Airways

Saturday

Jambojet, Kenya Airways

Jambojet, Kenya Airways

Sunday

Jambojet, Kenya Airways

Jambojet, Kenya Airways

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