Cheapest: November from €159 · NBO → CMB

Best Time to Fly: NairobiColombo

CapitalColombo
Population21,763,170
CurrencyLKR Rs Sri Lankan rupee
LanguageMixed Languages
Time ZoneUTC+05:30
AirportCMB
Distance4,858 km
Flight Time6h 12m
Visitors/yr~4,717,267

The cheapest month to fly from Nairobi to Colombo is November, with fares from €159. The most expensive period is August, when prices can reach €318+ — a difference of €159 per ticket. Booking on a Saturday and travelling off-peak can save you significantly on the 4,858 km NBO–CMB sector.

Month-by-Month Price Breakdown: Nairobi to Colombo

January
€169
Cheapest
February
€179
March
€199
April
€228
Peak
May
€218
June
€258
Peak
July
€308
Peak
August
€318
Peak
September
€208
October
€189
November
€159
Cheapest
December
€248
Peak

Price Comparison Table

MonthFrom pricevs cheapestVerdict
January€169+€10Best value
February€179+€20Good value
March€199+€40Good value
April€228+€69Average
May€218+€59Average
June€258+€99Average
July€308+€149Expensive
August€318+€159Expensive
September€208+€49Average
October€189+€30Good value
November€159CheapestBest value
December€248+€89Average

Day-of-Week Price Patterns

On the Nairobi–Colombo route, Saturdays are typically the cheapest day to fly, while Fridays are most expensive. Mid-week departures (Tuesday, Wednesday) save an average of 15–25% compared to weekend travel.

Best combination: Fly on a Saturday in November booking 5–7 weeks ahead for the lowest possible fare on Nairobi–Colombo.

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