Flying from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO) to Antananarivo Airport (TNR): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport to Antananarivo Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 20 minutes.
Nairobi and Antananarivo follow the same timezone, UTC+3.
Flights from NBO to TNR start from 11:40 — the first with Kenya Airways. The last service of the day is at 22:50 with Kenya Airways. Overall, you can take your pick of six weekly Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport to Antananarivo Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your NBO to TNR flight.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Kenya Airways has direct flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport to Antananarivo Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Antananarivo — and maybe even more of Madagascar if your schedule allows.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Kenya Airways.
Kenya Airways is the most punctual carrier offering NBO to TNR flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport to Antananarivo Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between NBO and TNR:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Addis Ababa Airport
Mauritius Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO) to Antananarivo Airport (TNR)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport to Antananarivo Airport flight is R 7,329. A return fare right now is R 12,247. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To get cheap tickets from NBO to TNR, book your trip 11 months before your departure date.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport to Antananarivo Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from NBO to TNR.
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Handy information about Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO)
Of all flights leaving Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport, 62% land on schedule at their destination.
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Nairobi. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport will take about 1 hour 5 minutes.
Have an early flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport to Antananarivo Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to NBO:
Arriving at Antananarivo Airport (TNR)
If you're landing on a late Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport to Antananarivo Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these options near TNR:
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Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Antananarivo Airport about one week before your departure date.
Getting from Antananarivo Airport (TNR) to central Antananarivo
From Antananarivo Airport, Antananarivo is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 50 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Antananarivo Airport (TNR)
August is the most popular month for flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport to Antananarivo Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Antananarivo in March.
Lock in your flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport to Antananarivo Airport for November if you want to go to Antananarivo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from NBO to TNR in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) on average.
Explore more of Madagascar
Antsirabe is just one of the many cities in Madagascar waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Antananarivo. Around 113 kilometres away to the south-west, its top attractions include Our Lady of La Salette, Cathedral and Old Train Station.
Fianarantsoa is another standout destination in Madagascar and is around 290 kilometres south of Antananarivo. No journey is complete without seeing Natural pool, Jardin Botanique Anosy and Cattedrale Di Ambozontany.



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