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

Direct flights offer convenience by reducing travel time and avoiding layovers. However, connecting flights can sometimes be more economical, depending on the route and airline. Consider your priorities for cost versus convenience when making your choice.

Can flexible travel dates help on Nairobi to Nosy Be flights?

Being flexible with your travel dates can often lead to finding cheaper flights. Prices can vary significantly between different days of the week or even within the same week. Adjusting your departure or return by a day or two may result in notable savings.

What extra costs should I check before booking Nairobi to Nosy Be flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may also charge for printing boarding passes at the airport. Being aware of these additional fees can help you budget accurately for your trip.

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2026-12-07 – 2026-12-19
NBO - Nosy Be
39% AI deal score
$943
$1,256
Round trip
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NBO - Nosy Be
41% AI deal score
$935
$1,313
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2026-10-06 – 2026-10-27
NBO - Nosy Be
40% AI deal score
$878
$1,314
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NBO - Nosy Be
39% AI deal score
$842
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NBO - Nosy Be
39% AI deal score
$947
$1,327
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2026-12-04 – 2027-01-03
NBO - Nosy Be
36% AI deal score
$909
$1,329
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NBO - Nosy Be
36% AI deal score
$911
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NBO - Nosy Be
38% AI deal score
$1,006
$1,329
Round trip
2026-12-07 – 2026-12-08
NBO - Nosy Be
38% AI deal score
$1,006
$1,329
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2026-12-07 – 2027-01-04
NBO - Nosy Be
36% AI deal score
$911
$1,329
Round trip

Nairobi to Nosy Be: Overview

Insights for flights from Nairobi to Nosy Be

For those planning cheap flights from Nairobi to Nosy Be, the most affordable times to fly are typically in August, November, and December, with median fares around $708 for each of these months. These periods offer the lowest prices observed for this route.

Fares for the Nairobi to Nosy Be route typically range from $1473–$1662, with a median price of $1602. Right now, current fares are significantly below the typical level, indicating a potentially good time to consider booking. However, the share of recent fares classified as a good price is currently 0%.

When considering how long is the flight from Nairobi to Nosy Be, a typical journey, including connections, takes about 18h 0m. This duration reflects the fact that most itineraries on this route involve at least one stopover.

The route from Nairobi to Nosy Be is classified as a medium-haul journey, covering a distance of approximately 1830 kilometers. Given the distance and the nature of available flights, most itineraries connect at least once, with a typical connecting flight involving 2 stopovers.

How much is a round trip from Nairobi to Nosy Be

Regular price: $801 - $990

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

The regular price range for this route is typically between $801 and $990. The current lowest deal is $1250 with Kenya Airways, for travel from Dec 7 to Dec 19.

now $1,250

Low $801

High $990

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

Direct flights from Nairobi to Nosy Be

Ethiopian Airlines

Air Madagascar

Kenya Airways

Executive Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Nairobi to Nosy Be

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Nosy Be

Nairobi (NBO) - Nosy Be (NOS)

Kenya Airways, Air Madagascar

$1,243

$1,445

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Nosy Be

Nairobi (NBO) - Nosy Be (NOS)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,105

$1,401

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Nosy Be

Nairobi (NBO) - Nosy Be (NOS)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,222

$1,479

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Nosy Be

Nairobi (NBO) - Nosy Be (NOS)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,111

$1,494

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Nosy Be

Nairobi (NBO) - Nosy Be (NOS)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,059

$1,381

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Nosy Be

Nairobi (NBO) - Nosy Be (NOS)

Ethiopian Airlines

$992

$1,386

One-way

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

3 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 22

$1,250 → $1,479

18%

7 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 25

$1,105 → $1,401

27%

12 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 19

$943 → $1,250

33%

2 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 8

$1,006 → $1,329

32%

Popular Airports to fly from Nairobi to Nosy Be

Nairobi - Nosy Be route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Nairobi to Nosy Be are below the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Cheapest months: August, November, December

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Typically 18h 0m with 2 stopovers

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

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, as direct flights are not available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Kenya Airways offers a recent deal for $1250

Kenya Airways recently offered a flight for $1250 from December 7 to December 19.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare on this route

Deals on flights from Nairobi to Nosy Be are historically rare, appearing infrequently.

Nairobi main airports to depart from

Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO)

Cheapest

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is a key departure point for flights from Nairobi to Nosy Be.

📍 ~12 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,204

Nosy Be main airports to arrive at

Fascene (NOS)

Cheapest

Fascene Airport is ideal for reaching Nosy Be, offering convenient access to this island destination.

📍 ~6 km from Nosy Be (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,205

Airports nearby Nosy Be used as alternative

Ivato International (TNR)

Cheapest

Ivato International Airport is the primary international gateway for Madagascar, offering the most extensive route network.

📍 ~1000 km from Nosy Be (requires a domestic flight or multi-day road journey).

💸 Flights from ~$728

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Nosy Be

38% AI deal score

$2,716

Kenya Airways, +1

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Oct 02

Nosy Be, Madagascar

38% AI deal score

$3,688

Ethiopian Airlines, +1

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Oct 04

Nosy Be, Madagascar

38% AI deal score

$4,071

Ethiopian Airlines, +1

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Dec 07

Nosy Be, Madagascar

38% AI deal score

$4,142

Kenya Airways, +1

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Nov 30

Nosy Be, Madagascar

38% AI deal score

$4,142

Kenya Airways, +1

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Nov 27

Nosy Be, Madagascar

38% AI deal score

$4,142

Kenya Airways, +1

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Dec 09

Nosy Be, Madagascar

38% AI deal score

$4,142

Kenya Airways, +1

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Dec 02

Nosy Be, Madagascar

38% AI deal score

$4,142

Kenya Airways, +1

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Dec 13

Nosy Be, Madagascar

38% AI deal score

$4,145

Kenya Airways, +1

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Dec 16

Nosy Be, Madagascar

38% AI deal score

$4,152

Kenya Airways, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Nosy Be

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and online travel agencies can also help uncover better deals. Setting up price alerts may notify you when fares drop for your desired route.

Booking in advance can often lead to better prices, especially for popular routes. However, last-minute deals can sometimes appear, though they are less predictable. Monitoring price trends for your specific route may help you decide on the optimal booking time.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes reveal alternative flight options or different pricing. While it may add to your ground travel time, the potential savings on airfare could be significant. It's often worth checking if other airports in the region serve your destination.

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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: $801 - $990

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

The regular price range for this route is typically between $801 and $990. The current lowest deal is $1250 with Kenya Airways, for travel from Dec 7 to Dec 19.

now $1,250

Low $801

High $990

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

Direct flights from Nairobi to Nosy Be

Ethiopian Airlines

Air Madagascar

Kenya Airways

Executive Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Nairobi to Nosy Be

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Nosy Be

Nairobi (NBO) - Nosy Be (NOS)

Kenya Airways, Air Madagascar

$1,243

$1,445

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Nosy Be

Nairobi (NBO) - Nosy Be (NOS)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,105

$1,401

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Nosy Be

Nairobi (NBO) - Nosy Be (NOS)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,222

$1,479

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Nosy Be

Nairobi (NBO) - Nosy Be (NOS)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,111

$1,494

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Nosy Be

Nairobi (NBO) - Nosy Be (NOS)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,059

$1,381

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Nosy Be

Nairobi (NBO) - Nosy Be (NOS)

Ethiopian Airlines

$992

$1,386

One-way

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

3 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 22

$1,250 → $1,479

18%

7 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 25

$1,105 → $1,401

27%

12 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 19

$943 → $1,250

33%

2 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 8

$1,006 → $1,329

32%

Popular Airports to fly from Nairobi to Nosy Be

Nairobi - Nosy Be route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Nairobi to Nosy Be are below the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Cheapest months: August, November, December

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Typically 18h 0m with 2 stopovers

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

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, as direct flights are not available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Kenya Airways offers a recent deal for $1250

Kenya Airways recently offered a flight for $1250 from December 7 to December 19.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare on this route

Deals on flights from Nairobi to Nosy Be are historically rare, appearing infrequently.

Nairobi main airports to depart from

Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO)

Cheapest

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is a key departure point for flights from Nairobi to Nosy Be.

📍 ~12 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,204

Nosy Be main airports to arrive at

Fascene (NOS)

Cheapest

Fascene Airport is ideal for reaching Nosy Be, offering convenient access to this island destination.

📍 ~6 km from Nosy Be (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,205

Airports nearby Nosy Be used as alternative

Ivato International (TNR)

Cheapest

Ivato International Airport is the primary international gateway for Madagascar, offering the most extensive route network.

📍 ~1000 km from Nosy Be (requires a domestic flight or multi-day road journey).

💸 Flights from ~$728

Nosy Be, Madagascar

38% AI deal score

$4,152

Kenya Airways, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Nosy Be

Cheap Flights from Nairobi to Nosy Be

Today’s best flight deals from Nairobi to Nosy Be

Nairobi to Nosy Be: Overview

Insights for flights from Nairobi to Nosy Be

How much is a round trip from Nairobi to Nosy Be

The cheapest time to fly from Nairobi to Nosy Be

Direct flights from Nairobi to Nosy Be

Last-minute flights going from Nairobi to Nosy Be

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

Popular Airports to fly from Nairobi to Nosy Be

Nairobi - Nosy Be route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Cheapest months: August, November, December

Typically 18h 0m with 2 stopovers

Connecting flights are dominant

Kenya Airways offers a recent deal for $1250

Deals are rare on this route

Nairobi main airports to depart from

Nosy Be main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Nosy Be used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Nosy Be

Best Elite deals to Nosy Be

Oct 13

Nov 05

Oct 15

Oct 02

Oct 04

Dec 07

Nov 30

Nov 27

Dec 09

Dec 02

Dec 13

Dec 16

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Nosy Be

How can I find cheap flights from Nairobi to Nosy Be?

When should I book flights from Nairobi to Nosy Be?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Nairobi to Nosy Be?

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

Can flexible travel dates help on Nairobi to Nosy Be flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking Nairobi to Nosy Be flights?

Related routes

More routes from Nairobi

Flights to Nosy Be from other cities

Nairobi to Nosy Be: Overview

Insights for flights from Nairobi to Nosy Be

How much is a round trip from Nairobi to Nosy Be

The cheapest time to fly from Nairobi to Nosy Be

Direct flights from Nairobi to Nosy Be

Last-minute flights going from Nairobi to Nosy Be

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

Popular Airports to fly from Nairobi to Nosy Be

Nairobi - Nosy Be route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Cheapest months: August, November, December

Typically 18h 0m with 2 stopovers

Connecting flights are dominant

Kenya Airways offers a recent deal for $1250

Deals are rare on this route

Nairobi main airports to depart from

Nosy Be main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Nosy Be used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Nosy Be

Best Elite deals to Nosy Be

Oct 13

Nov 05

Oct 15

Oct 02

Oct 04

Dec 07

Nov 30

Nov 27

Dec 09

Dec 02

Dec 13

Dec 16

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Nosy Be

How can I find cheap flights from Nairobi to Nosy Be?

When should I book flights from Nairobi to Nosy Be?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Nairobi to Nosy Be?