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Flight deals from Delhi Indira Gandhi International to Nairobi

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Nairobi? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 9,531. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Nairobi.R 4,159 per passenger.Departing Sun, 5 Jul.One-way flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Delhi Indira Gandhi International on Sun, 5 Jul, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,159, select.
Nairobi.R 4,329 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Jun.One-way flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Delhi Indira Gandhi International on Wed, 10 Jun, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,329, select.
Nairobi.R 4,380 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Dec.One-way flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Delhi Indira Gandhi International on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,380, select.
Nairobi.R 4,387 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Sep.One-way flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Delhi Indira Gandhi International on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,387, select.
Nairobi.R 4,393 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Nov.One-way flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Delhi Indira Gandhi International on Thu, 26 Nov, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,393, select.
Nairobi.R 4,393 per passenger.Departing Wed, 5 Aug.One-way flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Delhi Indira Gandhi International on Wed, 5 Aug, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,393, select.
Nairobi.R 4,396 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Mar.One-way flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Delhi Indira Gandhi International on Thu, 4 Mar, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,396, select.
Nairobi.R 4,399 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Oct.One-way flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Delhi Indira Gandhi International on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,399, select.
Nairobi.R 4,431 per passenger.Departing Fri, 12 Feb.One-way flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Delhi Indira Gandhi International on Fri, 12 Feb, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,431, select.
Nairobi.R 4,436 per passenger.Departing Fri, 29 May.One-way flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Delhi Indira Gandhi International on Fri, 29 May, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,436, select.
Nairobi.R 4,448 per passenger.Departing Fri, 15 Jan.One-way flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Delhi Indira Gandhi International on Fri, 15 Jan, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,448, select.
Nairobi.R 7,775 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Apr.One-way flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Delhi Indira Gandhi International on Thu, 30 Apr, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,775, select.
Nairobi.R 8,106 per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 Apr.One-way flight with EgyptAir.Outbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from Delhi Indira Gandhi International on Sat, 3 Apr, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,106, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Delhi Indira Gandhi International to Nairobi

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Delhi Indira Gandhi International to Nairobi flights are currently cheapest in July.
Apr
from R 7,775
May
from R 4,436
Jun
from R 4,329
Jul
from R 4,159
Aug
from R 4,393
Sep
from R 4,387
Oct
from R 4,399
Nov
from R 4,393
Dec
from R 4,380
Jan
from R 4,448
Feb
from R 4,431
Mar
from R 4,396

Alternative Delhi Indira Gandhi International to Nairobi routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Delhi Indira Gandhi International to Nairobi? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Nairobi Wilson

3km from central Nairobi
Closest
from R 8,907
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Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta

13km from central Nairobi
Cheapest
from R 4,159
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New Delhi to Nairobi: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 4,159
Cheapest month to flyJuly

Finding cheap flights from Delhi Indira Gandhi International to Nairobi: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Nairobi: Nairobi Wilson and Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.
The best price we found for a return flight from Delhi Indira Gandhi International to Nairobi is R 7,855. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Delhi Indira Gandhi International to Nairobi. But we found flights with one or more stops from R 7,855.
As of April 2026, there are no flights flying from Delhi Indira Gandhi International to Nairobi.
The cheapest month to fly from Delhi Indira Gandhi International to Nairobi is usually July.
If you're flying from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport, the cheapest airport near Nairobi is Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta – which is 13.2 km away from the centre of Nairobi. We've found flights into this airport from R 7,855.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Nairobi on Friday, 10 July 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport and Nairobi. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Nairobi but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Nairobi is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In April, the average temperature is usually around 21°C. April is typically the warmest month in Nairobi, when it usually averages around 27°C. You can expect the least rain in July. The coldest month is June, with temperatures averaging 13°C. The rainiest month is April.
Currently, Saudia offers the cheapest flight tickets to Nairobi.

Travelling from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Nairobi: what you need to know

  • Expect to be travelling for 7 hours 20 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Nairobi.

  • Nairobi is two hours 30 minutes behind New Delhi, where Indira Gandhi International Airport is located. Nairobi runs on the UTC+3 timezone.

  • The busiest route is from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). Choose from four services every week between these two airports. Air India offers a 13:40 departure between DEL and NBO.

  • For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your DEL to Nairobi flight.

  • During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during high season in general.

  • Begin your trip at DEL and travel straight to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). That's where you can expect to land when searching for Indira Gandhi International Airport to Nairobi tickets.

  • Air India is a well-known airline that offers direct flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Nairobi.

  • A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and possibly even explore another city. When searching for plane tickets from DEL to Nairobi, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some options to consider:

    • Dubai Airport (DXB)

    • Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)

    • Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)

  • Located around 10 kilometres from central New Delhi, DEL can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). Travelling on public transport will take roughly 55 minutes.

  • Looking for a hotel near DEL? If you're catching an early flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Nairobi, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:

  • Of the flights that depart from Indira Gandhi International Airport, 67.17% arrive on time at their destination.

How to find the cheapest flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Nairobi

  • R 4,159 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Indira Gandhi International Airport to Nairobi flight. A round-trip ticket right now is R 7,855. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.

  • Book one month before you travel. Research on pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from DEL to Nairobi.

  • Organise your trip for May. That's the best month for landing a bargain on Indira Gandhi International Airport to Nairobi tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to access the lowest price across every month.

  • Locking in a cheap flight from DEL to Nairobi is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic notifications and we'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal.

  • Find an affordable flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Nairobi with the help of our filters. Choose your preferred duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

Airports in Nairobi

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)

  • The distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to central Nairobi is roughly 14 kilometres. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • Consider staying in a hotel close to NBO if you're coming in on a late flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Nairobi. Settle into one of these options and make arrival day easier:

  • Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Jomo Kenyatta International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Auto-Union, Green Motion or Hertz to explore Nairobi and beyond.

  • Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport around three weeks in advance of your flight from DEL to Nairobi.

Wilson Airport (WIL)

  • Once your flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Nairobi has hit the runway, you can make your way to the city centre in around 15 minutes by car. Central Nairobi is roughly 3 kilometres from Wilson Airport (WIL).

  • You can expect the journey to take about 45 minutes on public transport.

  • You'll find some great places to park your luggage (and yourself) near WIL. Kick back and get cosy after your DEL to Nairobi flight at one of these perfectly located options:

  • Land, collect your Wilson Airport rental car, and set off without skipping a beat. Auto-Union and Unicorn rent a car are trusted providers to pick from here.

  • Avoid the long lines and paperwork at the rental desk by having everything prearranged. Reserve your ride from WIL a few weeks in advance so you can just pick up the keys and get on your way.

Best time to go to Nairobi

  • Before securing your flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Nairobi, consider which time of year works best for you. Peak season in Nairobi offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty to do, while low season means you'll get cheaper hotel deals and fewer crowds.

  • The warmest month in Nairobi is March, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your Indira Gandhi International Airport to Nairobi plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.

  • If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DEL to Nairobi in July when temperatures average between 12ºC (54ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).

More about Nairobi

  • Start your Nairobi trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Nairobi, explore our range of accommodation options including:

  • The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and Nairobi National Park are just the start of the popular attractions to put on your Nairobi must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Westlands Maasai Market D at the roof top.

Explore more of Kenya

  • Mombasa is just one of the many places in Kenya waiting to be explored once you've seen Nairobi. Around 434 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Fort Jesus, Haller Park and Old Town of Mombasa.

  • Nakuru is another sought-after destination in Kenya and is around 145 kilometres north-west of Nairobi. No trip is complete without experiencing ARTHUR GARDENS (WEDDING/EVENT GROUNDS), Upper Hill estate and Muhia's Conservation Forest.

Plan the rest of your trip from New Delhi to Nairobi

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