2
Airlines
5×
Per week
$246
From (live)
5.5h
Nonstop
Nairobi (NBO) → Mumbai (BOM)
Nairobi
Jomo Kenyatta International
DISTANCE
4 896 km
Mumbai
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International
Flight time is an estimate: great-circle distance with ~8% routing adjustment and ~45 min ground operations. Actual block time depends on the carrier, winds, and specific service (check the airline schedule).
Fare trend — last 3weeks
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🇮🇳Air India
AI
- Frequency
- 5× / week
- Baggage
- LCC (paid)
- Migrant program
- —
🇰🇪Kenya Airways
KQ
- Frequency
- 5× / week
- Baggage
- LCC (paid) +5
- Migrant program
- —
Flights Nairobi -> Mumbai (NBO-BOM) — USD Fares, Airlines, Frequency
Nairobi to Mumbai connects Kenya with India’s financial capital, with around 5 flights a week. The route carries business travellers, members of the long-established community of Indian origin in East Africa visiting family, and connecting passengers. Block time is about five and a half hours.
Airlines on this route
Two carriers fly NBO-BOM: Air India and Kenya Airways, both full-service with a checked baggage allowance and meals included. Both fly direct to Mumbai, so the choice comes down to schedule, frequent-flyer programme and price.
| Carrier | Baggage baseline | Alliance |
|---|---|---|
| Air India (AI) | 25 kg | Star Alliance |
| Kenya Airways (KQ) | 23 kg | SkyTeam |
USD fares — NBO-BOM
NBO-BOM fares climb around the Indian wedding season, the Diwali holidays and the December period. For those dates, booking two to three months ahead is sensible. Outside the peaks, five to eight weeks usually secures a reasonable economy fare in USD.
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About Mumbai
Mumbai is India’s financial and entertainment capital, a coastal megacity on the Arabian Sea. For travellers from Nairobi — including the long-established East African community of Indian origin — it is a family-visit and business destination, and a gateway into western India.
FAQ
Which airlines fly Nairobi to Mumbai? Direct NBO-BOM flights are operated by Air India, Kenya Airways. Compare baggage baseline and alliance in the carrier table above.
How long is the NBO-BOM flight and how often does it run? Block time is about 5.5 hours. The NBO-BOM route runs roughly 5 flights per week across all carriers.
How much does a NBO-BOM flight cost and when is it cheapest? Typical economy fares sit in the $700-1,600 USD band. Business inbound and India-Africa corridors reward 6-10 weeks of lead time.
What is the checked baggage allowance on NBO-BOM? It varies by carrier and fare class — see the baggage-baseline column in the carrier table above. Full-service carriers usually include 23-30 kg, while low-cost carriers sell it as an add-on. Confirm on the airline’s site before booking.
What currency is used in Mumbai? Mumbai uses USD. Fares in this guide are quoted in USD; budget on-the-ground spending in USD.
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