Flying from Nairobi to Antananarivo Ivato International Airport (TNR): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can start your journey from in Nairobi. Explore your options leaving from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) or Wilson Airport (WIL) when organising your flight from Nairobi to Antananarivo Ivato International Airport (TNR).
Around 3 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Nairobi to Antananarivo Ivato International Airport flight.
Nairobi and Antananarivo (where Antananarivo Ivato International Airport is located) share the UTC+3 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch when you arrive.
The most popular route is from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Antananarivo Ivato International Airport (TNR). You can pick from 10 direct services every week. Kenya Airways operates a 11:40am departure between NBO and TNR.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Nairobi to TNR. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
Peak season means busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Nairobi
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). Nonstop flights from Nairobi to Antananarivo Ivato International Airport (TNR) operate from here.
When jetting out of NBO, you can catch a direct flight from Nairobi to Antananarivo Ivato International Airport with Kenya Airways.
Kenya Airways is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from NBO to TNR.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate on this route is Kenya Airways.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even visit a new city. When browsing cheap flights from Nairobi to TNR departing from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU)
The journey from central Nairobi to NBO takes around 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a stress-free start to your trip? Stay near Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Nairobi to Antananarivo Ivato International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, 67.1% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Wilson Airport (WIL)
On public transport, you can travel from central Nairobi to WIL in about 45 minutes. The terminal is roughly 3 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 15 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Nairobi to TNR flight? Check in to a hotel near Wilson Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
About Antananarivo Ivato International Airport (TNR)
Reserve a hotel close to TNR if you have a late flight from Nairobi to Antananarivo Ivato International Airport. Pick one of these options and get some sleep sooner:
Venture beyond Antananarivo and discover places that aren't found in every travel guide with your own wheels. You can pick up an Antananarivo Ivato International Airport rental car from Avis.
Booking your ride around one week in advance of your Nairobi to Antananarivo Ivato International Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
How to find the cheapest flights from Nairobi to Antananarivo Ivato International Airport (TNR)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Nairobi to Antananarivo Ivato International Airport is R 6,336. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 11,023. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
Snap up cheap flights from Nairobi to TNR by booking 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for finding the biggest deals.
Organise your trip for April. That's the best month for scoring an incredible deal on Nairobi to Antananarivo Ivato International Airport tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Nairobi to Antananarivo Ivato International Airport (TNR)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Nairobi to Antananarivo Ivato International Airport (TNR). August is the most popular month to visit Antananarivo. If you like things a bit more low-key, go in February.
When booking your Nairobi to TNR plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. November is the warmest month in Antananarivo, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Nairobi to Antananarivo Ivato International Airport in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF).
More about Antananarivo
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Antananarivo right here. Explore these options once you've locked in your flight from Nairobi to Antananarivo Ivato International Airport:
Your Antananarivo visit should come with a bit of sightseeing. Attractions worth exploring include Royal Palace, Andafiavaratra Palace and Tsimbazaza Zoo.
Explore more of Madagascar
Antsirabe is just one of the many cities in Madagascar waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Antananarivo. Around 129 kilometres away to the south, check out popular attractions including Our Lady of La Salette, Cathedral and Andranovisy.
Fianarantsoa is another favourite destination in Madagascar and is around 290 kilometres south of Antananarivo. No trip is complete without seeing Andrainjato Fianarantsoa, Natural pool and Jardin Botanique Anosy.