Are direct flights from Nairobi to Nosy Be always the best option?

Direct flights are often convenient due to their shorter travel time. However, connecting flights can sometimes be more affordable. Evaluate if the time saved on a direct flight is worth a potentially higher cost for your trip.

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Being flexible with your travel dates can significantly impact flight prices. Mid-week flights or traveling during off-peak seasons often result in lower fares. Adjusting your departure or return by a few days may reveal better deals.

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To Nosy Be

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Today’s best flight deals from Nairobi to Nosy Be

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2026-10-07 – 2026-10-14
NBO - Nosy Be
41% AI deal score
$941
$1,009
Round trip
2026-10-12 – 2026-10-22
NBO - Nosy Be
41% AI deal score
$919
$1,032
Round trip
2026-10-11 – 2026-10-22
NBO - Nosy Be
41% AI deal score
$911
$1,032
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2026-08-24 – 2026-09-02
NBO - Nosy Be
41% AI deal score
$989
$1,113
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2026-10-25 – 2026-10-30
NBO - Nosy Be
41% AI deal score
$966
$1,128
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2026-09-11 – 2026-09-16
NBO - Nosy Be
42% AI deal score
$978
$1,133
Round trip
2026-10-11 – 2026-10-26
NBO - Nosy Be
40% AI deal score
$906
$1,146
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2026-10-25 – 2026-11-01
NBO - Nosy Be
41% AI deal score
$954
$1,154
Round trip
2026-09-04 – 2026-09-16
NBO - Nosy Be
40% AI deal score
$914
$1,159
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2027-01-07 – 2027-01-11
NBO - Nosy Be
43% AI deal score
$998
$1,167
Round trip

Nairobi to Nosy Be: Overview

Insights for flights from Nairobi to Nosy Be

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Nairobi to Nosy Be, the data indicates that August is typically the cheapest month to fly, with a median fare of $708. November and December also offer competitive pricing, with median fares of $708 for both months. Planning your trip around these times could result in significant savings.

Fares for this route typically range from $1473–$1662, with a median of $1602. Right now, current fares are significantly below the typical level, suggesting a favorable time to consider booking. However, the share of recent fares classified as a good price is 0%, indicating that while current prices are lower, truly exceptional deals are not common.

When considering how long is the flight from Nairobi to Nosy Be, a typical journey takes approximately 18h 0m, including connections. This is due to the fact that most itineraries connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers for connecting flights being 2. There are no direct flights from Nairobi to Nosy Be reported in recent data.

The distance between Nairobi and Nosy Be is 1830 km, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance typically involves a longer travel time, especially with connecting flights. Given that deals are infrequent for this route, setting up a price alert could be beneficial to catch any emerging opportunities.

How much is a round trip from Nairobi to Nosy Be

Regular price: $807 - $978

Prices for flights from Nairobi to Nosy Be are currently above the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is typically between $807 and $978. The current lowest deal is $1132 with Ethiopian Airlines for travel from Sep 21-Sep 30.

now $1,132

Low $807

High $978

The cheapest time to fly from Nairobi to Nosy Be

The cheapest month to fly from NBO to NOS is August, with a median price of $708. The most expensive month is May, with a median price of $1604. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

August

Cheapest

Flights from $708

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,604

Jan

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Jul

Aug

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Direct flights from Nairobi to Nosy Be

Ethiopian Airlines

Air Madagascar

Kenya Airways

Last-minute flights going from Nairobi to Nosy Be

Thu, Jul 30

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Nosy Be

Nairobi (NBO) - Nosy Be (NOS)

Ethiopian Airlines

$971

$1,369

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Nosy Be

Nairobi (NBO) - Nosy Be (NOS)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,084

$1,463

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Nosy Be

Nairobi (NBO) - Nosy Be (NOS)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,145

$1,242

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Nosy Be

Nairobi (NBO) - Nosy Be (NOS)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,037

$1,381

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Nosy Be

Nairobi (NBO) - Nosy Be (NOS)

Ethiopian Airlines, Air Madagascar

$963

$1,187

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Nosy Be

Nairobi (NBO) - Nosy Be (NOS)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,008

$1,367

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Nairobi to Nosy Be

3 nights

Aug 13 - Aug 16

$1,145 → $1,242

7 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 19

$939 → $1,091

16%

5 nights

Oct 25 - Oct 30

$959 → $1,121

17%

6 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 18

$939 → $1,131

20%

Popular Airports to fly from Nairobi to Nosy Be

Nairobi - Nosy Be route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Nairobi to Nosy Be are above the typical level at $1132.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in August, November, or December for best prices

Historically, the cheapest months to fly are August, November, and December, with median prices around $708.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 18h 0m

Flights from Nairobi to Nosy Be typically involve 2 stopovers, with a median duration of 18h 0m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Direct flights are not available for this route; connecting flights are dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ethiopian Airlines offers deals

Ethiopian Airlines has historically offered deals on this route, with a recent fare of $1132.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare for this route

Deals for flights from Nairobi to Nosy Be are historically rare.

Nairobi main airports to depart from

Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO)

Cheapest

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is a good option for flights from Nairobi to Nosy Be.

📍 ~10 km from Nairobi city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$1277

Nosy Be main airports to arrive at

Fascene (NOS)

Cheapest

Fascene Airport (NOS) is a convenient arrival point for reaching Nosy Be.

📍 ~5 km from Nosy Be (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1277

Airports nearby Nosy Be used as alternative

Arrachart (DIE)

Cheapest

Consider this airport as it is the closest mainland alternative, offering connections to northern Madagascar.

📍 ~135 km from Nosy Be (requires boat transfer to Ankify and a long drive)

💸 Flights from ~$1255

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Nosy Be

Discover luxury on the budget with premium cabin class on flights from Nairobi to Nosy Be.

Nosy Be, Madagascar

38% AI deal score

$4,139

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Nosy Be

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Using flight comparison sites can help you compare options from various providers. Looking into flights with layovers may also sometimes present lower prices than direct routes.

Booking in advance often provides more options and potentially better prices. However, last-minute deals can sometimes appear, though they are less predictable. It's usually beneficial to monitor price trends for your desired travel period.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes uncover different flight options or prices. While not always necessary, it may offer alternative routes that could be more economical. Always consider the additional travel time and cost to reach a different airport.

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Nairobi to Nosy Be: Overview

Insights for flights from Nairobi to Nosy Be

How much is a round trip from Nairobi to Nosy Be

Regular price: $807 - $978

Prices for flights from Nairobi to Nosy Be are currently above the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is typically between $807 and $978. The current lowest deal is $1132 with Ethiopian Airlines for travel from Sep 21-Sep 30.

now $1,132

Low $807

High $978

The cheapest time to fly from Nairobi to Nosy Be

The cheapest month to fly from NBO to NOS is August, with a median price of $708. The most expensive month is May, with a median price of $1604. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

August

Cheapest

Flights from $708

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,604

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec