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Flights from Nairobi to Antananarivo

Nonstop flights from Nairobi (NBO) to Antananarivo (TNR) take about 3h 19m (2,258 km). Kenya Airways flies it. Lowest fare seen: $531 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Nairobi to Antananarivo

Carriers on NBO–TNR according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 12 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Kenya Airwaysnonstop fare seen

Nairobi to Antananarivo fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $580 one-way. With stops: Nov 2026, from $494. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Nov 2026$58027 Nov 2026 · Kenya Airways$494 · 1 stop21 Nov 2026
Dec 2026—$534 · 1 stop24 Dec 2026
Jan 2027$5864 Jan 2027 · Kenya Airways$499 · 1 stop4 Jan 2027
Feb 2027—$534 · 1 stop8 Feb 2027
May 2027—$543 · 1 stop14 May 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $494 for November 2026, $499 at best after that.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 2 of 2 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Nairobi to Antananarivo, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Nairobi to Antananarivo flights

How long is the flight from Nairobi to Antananarivo?
A nonstop flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Antananarivo (TNR) takes about 3h 19m, covering 2,258 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Nairobi from Antananarivo by air?
The great-circle distance between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and Ivato International Airport is 2,258 km (1,403 miles), a medium-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Nairobi to Antananarivo?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the NBO–TNR route include Kenya Airways. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Nairobi to Antananarivo cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on NBO–TNR was $531 USD with Kenya Airways (nonstop), departing 26 Oct 2026, found in fare searches as of 12 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Nairobi to Antananarivo?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $494 one-way, against $543 for May 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Nairobi to Antananarivo?
In the fares we saw (12 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $492 with one stop against $531 nonstop, a saving of $39. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from Kenya to Antananarivo?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Antananarivo visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 12 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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