Are there direct flights from Nairobi to Antananarivo?

Yes, direct flights from Nairobi to Antananarivo are available. Historically, approximately 22.7% of all flights on this route were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was typically 2. This suggests that while direct options exist, a significant portion of routes involve at least one connection.

How long is the flight from Nairobi to Antananarivo?

The direct flight from Nairobi to Antananarivo typically takes 3 hours and 20 minutes. This route covers an approximate distance of 2258 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration historically extended to 10 hours and 25 minutes. Travelers should consider these durations when planning their journey.

Are non-stop flights from Nairobi to Antananarivo worth the extra cost?

Historically, non-stop flights from Nairobi to Antananarivo have shown a modest premium. The median price for a direct flight was $789, while connecting flights had a median price of $779. This represents a premium of approximately 1% for direct options. Direct flights constituted about 27.1% of the available routes, suggesting they are a notable, but not overwhelming, portion of the market.

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Nairobi to Antananarivo: Overview

Insights for flights from Nairobi to Antananarivo

Right now, 29% of recent fares for cheap flights from Nairobi to Antananarivo are considered a good price. Fares for this route typically range from $639 to $949, with a median of $781. Currently, prices are below the typical level, indicating a favorable time to consider booking.

For travelers wondering when is the cheapest time to fly from Nairobi to Antananarivo, the data indicates that December is often the most affordable month, with a median fare of $557. November also presents competitive pricing, with a median of $637, followed closely by February at a median of $638.

A typical journey from Nairobi to Antananarivo takes approximately 10h 25m, including connections. Since most itineraries connect at least once, this duration reflects the overall travel time for the majority of flights on this route.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 22.7% of recent fares being direct flights from Nairobi to Antananarivo. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find suitable options.

The distance between Nairobi and Antananarivo is 2,258 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance typically involves a longer travel time, often with layovers, making the overall journey a significant consideration for travelers.

How much is a round trip from Nairobi to Antananarivo

Regular price: $635 - $992

Prices for flights from Nairobi to Antananarivo are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Nairobi to Antananarivo is between 635 USD and 992 USD. The current lowest deal is 726 USD with Kenya Airways, for travel from Oct 22 to Nov 6.

now $726

Low $635

High $992

The cheapest time to fly from Nairobi to Antananarivo

The cheapest month to fly from NBO to TNR is December, with a median price of $557. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $872. Prices are generally lower from February to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from $557

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $872

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Nairobi to Antananarivo

Kenya Airways

Last-minute flights going from Nairobi to Antananarivo

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Antananarivo

Nairobi (NBO) - Antananarivo (TNR)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,048

$933

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Antananarivo

Nairobi (NBO) - Antananarivo (TNR)

Kenya Airways

$997

$834

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Antananarivo

Nairobi (NBO) - Antananarivo (TNR)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,048

$841

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Antananarivo

Nairobi (NBO) - Antananarivo (TNR)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,171

$1,075

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Antananarivo

Nairobi (NBO) - Antananarivo (TNR)

Emirates Airlines

$1,160

$1,120

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Antananarivo

Nairobi (NBO) - Antananarivo (TNR)

Ethiopian Airlines

$994

$898

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Nairobi to Antananarivo

4 nights

Sep 25 - Sep 29

$1,047 → $799

24%

7 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 24

$1,048 → $841

20%

3 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 21

$1,167 → $965

17%

2 nights

Sep 25 - Sep 27

$1,056 → $862

18%

Popular Airports to fly from Nairobi to Antananarivo

Nairobi - Antananarivo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Nairobi to Antananarivo are below the typical level at $726.

📅 Best time to fly

December offers the lowest median prices

Historically, December, November, and February offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 10h 25m

The median flight time from Nairobi to Antananarivo is 10 hours and 25 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 77.3% of recent deals, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Kenya Airways offers direct flights

Kenya Airways is an airline that offers direct flights on the Nairobi to Antananarivo route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Nairobi to Antananarivo are frequent, appearing often.

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 Antananarivo.

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

💸 Flights from ~$728

Wilson (WIL)

Wilson Airport offers another option for flights from Nairobi to Antananarivo.

📍 ~3 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,180

Antananarivo main airports to arrive at

Ivato International (TNR)

Cheapest

Fly into Antananarivo directly from Nairobi with good value fares to reach the city.

📍 ~10 km from Antananarivo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$720

Airports nearby Antananarivo used as alternative

Fascene (NOS)

Fascene is a viable alternative for international travel due to its infrastructure and frequent connections.

📍 ~950 km from Antananarivo (requires domestic flight or boat/road combination).

💸 Flights from ~$1,206

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Antananarivo

45% AI deal score

$8,435

Turkish Airlines

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Sep 19

Antananarivo, Madagascar

45% AI deal score

$9,667

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Sep 25

Antananarivo, Madagascar

45% AI deal score

$11,147

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Oct 04

Antananarivo, Madagascar

45% AI deal score

$12,839

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Oct 29

Antananarivo, Madagascar

44% AI deal score

$2,720

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Sep 16

Antananarivo, Madagascar

44% AI deal score

$9,981

Turkish Airlines

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Oct 26

Antananarivo, Madagascar

43% AI deal score

$2,137

Kenya Airways

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Antananarivo

Historically, the best time to book flights from Nairobi to Antananarivo for the cheapest prices is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this window, the average price for a flight was around $794. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw prices rise to an average of $863. For bookings made 60+ days out, the average price was $842, indicating that last-minute deals can sometimes be more expensive than those found a week or two prior.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Nairobi to Antananarivo was considered to be $639 or less. The median price for this route was $781. Prices historically ranged up to $949 or more for the higher end of fares. Travelers aiming for a good deal should target prices around or below the $639 threshold.

Historically, December has offered the cheapest flights from Nairobi to Antananarivo, with a median price of $557. November and February also presented more affordable options, with median prices of $637 and $638 respectively. The annual median price for this route was $781, indicating that these months typically provide significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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Nairobi to Antananarivo: Overview

Insights for flights from Nairobi to Antananarivo

How much is a round trip from Nairobi to Antananarivo

Regular price: $635 - $992

Prices for flights from Nairobi to Antananarivo are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Nairobi to Antananarivo is between 635 USD and 992 USD. The current lowest deal is 726 USD with Kenya Airways, for travel from Oct 22 to Nov 6.

now $726

Low $635

High $992

The cheapest time to fly from Nairobi to Antananarivo

December

Cheapest

Flights from $557

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $872

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Nairobi to Antananarivo

Kenya Airways

Last-minute flights going from Nairobi to Antananarivo

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Antananarivo

Nairobi (NBO) - Antananarivo (TNR)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,048

$933

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Antananarivo

Nairobi (NBO) - Antananarivo (TNR)

Kenya Airways

$997

$834

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Antananarivo

Nairobi (NBO) - Antananarivo (TNR)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,048

$841

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Antananarivo

Nairobi (NBO) - Antananarivo (TNR)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,171

$1,075

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Antananarivo

Nairobi (NBO) - Antananarivo (TNR)

Emirates Airlines

$1,160

$1,120

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Antananarivo

Nairobi (NBO) - Antananarivo (TNR)

Ethiopian Airlines

$994

$898

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Nairobi to Antananarivo

4 nights

Sep 25 - Sep 29

$1,047 → $799

24%

7 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 24

$1,048 → $841

20%

3 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 21

$1,167 → $965

17%

2 nights

Sep 25 - Sep 27

$1,056 → $862

18%

Popular Airports to fly from Nairobi to Antananarivo

Nairobi - Antananarivo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Nairobi to Antananarivo are below the typical level at $726.

📅 Best time to fly

December offers the lowest median prices

Historically, December, November, and February offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 10h 25m

The median flight time from Nairobi to Antananarivo is 10 hours and 25 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 77.3% of recent deals, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Kenya Airways offers direct flights

Kenya Airways is an airline that offers direct flights on the Nairobi to Antananarivo route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Nairobi to Antananarivo are frequent, appearing often.

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 Antananarivo.

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

💸 Flights from ~$728

Wilson (WIL)

Wilson Airport offers another option for flights from Nairobi to Antananarivo.

📍 ~3 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,180

Antananarivo main airports to arrive at

Ivato International (TNR)

Cheapest

Fly into Antananarivo directly from Nairobi with good value fares to reach the city.

📍 ~10 km from Antananarivo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$720

Airports nearby Antananarivo used as alternative

Fascene (NOS)

Fascene is a viable alternative for international travel due to its infrastructure and frequent connections.

📍 ~950 km from Antananarivo (requires domestic flight or boat/road combination).

💸 Flights from ~$1,206

Antananarivo, Madagascar

43% AI deal score

$2,137

Kenya Airways

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Antananarivo

Cheap Flights from Nairobi to Antananarivo

Today’s best flight deals from Nairobi to Antananarivo

Nairobi to Antananarivo: Overview

Insights for flights from Nairobi to Antananarivo

How much is a round trip from Nairobi to Antananarivo

The cheapest time to fly from Nairobi to Antananarivo

Direct flights from Nairobi to Antananarivo

Last-minute flights going from Nairobi to Antananarivo

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Nairobi to Antananarivo

Popular Airports to fly from Nairobi to Antananarivo

Nairobi - Antananarivo route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

December offers the lowest median prices

Median flight time is 10h 25m

Connecting flights are dominant

Kenya Airways offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Nairobi main airports to depart from

Antananarivo main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Antananarivo used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Antananarivo

Best Elite deals to Antananarivo

Oct 09

Sep 12

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Oct 09

Sep 25

Sep 16

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Sep 25

Oct 04

Oct 29

Sep 16

Oct 26

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Antananarivo

How early should I book Nairobi to Antananarivo flights to get the cheapest price?

What is a good price for a flight from Nairobi to Antananarivo?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Nairobi to Antananarivo?

Are there direct flights from Nairobi to Antananarivo?

How long is the flight from Nairobi to Antananarivo?

Are non-stop flights from Nairobi to Antananarivo worth the extra cost?

Related routes

More routes from Nairobi

Flights to Antananarivo from other cities

Nairobi to Antananarivo: Overview

Insights for flights from Nairobi to Antananarivo

How much is a round trip from Nairobi to Antananarivo

The cheapest time to fly from Nairobi to Antananarivo

Direct flights from Nairobi to Antananarivo

Last-minute flights going from Nairobi to Antananarivo

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Nairobi to Antananarivo

Popular Airports to fly from Nairobi to Antananarivo

Nairobi - Antananarivo route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

December offers the lowest median prices

Median flight time is 10h 25m

Connecting flights are dominant

Kenya Airways offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Nairobi main airports to depart from

Antananarivo main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Antananarivo used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Antananarivo

Best Elite deals to Antananarivo

Oct 09

Sep 12

Sep 25

Oct 09

Sep 25

Sep 16

Sep 19

Sep 25

Oct 04

Oct 29

Sep 16

Oct 26

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Antananarivo

How early should I book Nairobi to Antananarivo flights to get the cheapest price?

What is a good price for a flight from Nairobi to Antananarivo?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Nairobi to Antananarivo?