⚡ Fare recorded April 25, 2026 · Prices change daily

Nairobi to Muscat flights

Nairobi (NBO) to Muscat (MCT): 2,241 miles (3,607 km) great-circle, about 5h 00m nonstop by our estimate. Cheapest fare observed: $443 round-trip on Saudia, with 1 stop, departing April 27, 2026.

SVSaudiaSV434
Depart
NBO
Nairobi, Kenya
06:55
2026-04-27
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Arrive
MCT
Muscat, Oman
Returns 21:45
2026-05-03
Stops
1 stop
Distance
2,241 mi
Est. nonstop time
5h 00m
Trip type
Round-trip
$443
Round-trip · per person
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About this flight

When did the cheapest Nairobi to Muscat fare fly?

$443 round-trip, Saudia SV434, departing 2026-04-27 at 06:55, returning 2026-05-03. The recorded itinerary left on a Monday, returning on a Sunday 6 nights later; the fare was observed 2 days before departure. "Book this flight" opens Kiwi.com with the same airline and dates.

Route facts

How far is Nairobi from Muscat?

  • Distance: 2,241 miles (3,607 km) great-circle, heading northeast.
  • Estimated nonstop flight time: about 5h 00m.
  • Departure airport: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), Nairobi, Kenya, UTC+3 on April 27, 2026.
  • Arrival: Muscat International Airport (MCT), Oman, UTC+4 on April 27, 2026.
  • Time difference: Muscat is 1 hour ahead of Nairobi on the recorded date.
  • Route type: international, Kenya to Oman.
  • Arrival airport elevation: 48 ft.
  • Recorded itinerary: Saudia SV434, 1 stop, round-trip, 6 days between departure and return.
Fare comparison

How does the Nairobi to Muscat fare compare with other routes from NBO?

At $443, it ranked 8th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from NBO (median $615). That is 19.8 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), below the NBO median of 26.4 cents across 30 round-trip routes.

Routes from NBO of similar length: Dubai (2,212 mi) at $585 and Cairo (2,202 mi) at $561.

NBO to MCT is the only one of 30 NBO routes where Saudia priced cheapest. It is the 18th longest of the 30 routes we track from NBO.

Other ways in

What did other cities pay to fly to Muscat?

Of 3 departure airports with a fare to Muscat, Nairobi (NBO) ranked 2nd at $443. Lowest: $312 from Doha (DOH); highest: $839 from Lagos (LOS); 1 nonstop. Cheapest-fare airlines (routes): Oman Air (1), RwandAir (1) and Saudia (1).

Sources

Where do these numbers come from?

Travelpayouts fares (cheapest per route, observed April 25, 2026); OurAirports coordinates and elevations; IANA zones Africa/Nairobi, Asia/Muscat; flight time is our estimate.

FAQ

Nairobi to Muscat flight questions

How far is Nairobi from Muscat by plane?

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Nairobi is about 2,241 miles (3,607 km) from Muscat on a great-circle line from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Muscat International Airport (MCT), heading northeast. It is the 18th longest of the 30 routes we track from NBO. The recorded itinerary had 1 stop, so the distance flown was longer.

How long is the flight from Nairobi to Muscat?

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About 5h 00m nonstop by our estimate for 2,241 miles (500 mph cruise plus 30 minutes, not a timetable). The recorded Saudia fare was with 1 stop. 3 airports in our feed had a fare to Muscat; this one ranked 2nd, and 1 of the 3 was nonstop.

What is the time difference between Nairobi and Muscat?

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On April 27, 2026, Nairobi was on UTC+3 (Africa/Nairobi) and Muscat on UTC+4 (Asia/Muscat), so Muscat was 1 hour ahead of Nairobi: noon in Nairobi was 13:00 in Muscat. Neither Africa/Nairobi nor Asia/Muscat shifts for daylight saving, so the gap holds all year.

How much is a flight from Nairobi to Muscat?

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As observed on April 25, 2026: $443 per person round-trip on Saudia flight SV434, departing April 27, 2026, returning May 3, 2026, with 1 stop. At $443, it ranked 8th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from NBO (median $615). That is 19.8 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), below the NBO median of 26.4 cents across 30 round-trip routes. Prices change daily, so check the live fare.

Is there a nonstop flight from Nairobi to Muscat?

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The cheapest recorded fare had 1 stop; our feed keeps only the cheapest fare per route, so a pricier nonstop may exist. Into Muscat, 1 of the 3 recorded fares was nonstop. From NBO, 8 of 30 were. Routes from NBO of similar length: Dubai (2,212 mi) at $585 and Cairo (2,202 mi) at $561.

Which airports serve flights from Nairobi to Muscat?

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It departs Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya, and arrives at Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman. An international flight, Kenya to Oman. NBO to MCT is the only one of 30 NBO routes where Saudia priced cheapest.

Where else near Muscat can you fly from Nairobi?

Dubai (DXB) $585Mumbai (BOM) $537Baku (BAK) $928Tashkent (TAS) $981Cairo (CAI) $561Almaty (ALA) $913All flights from Nairobi →

Other cities with flights to Muscat

From Doha (DOH) $312From Lagos (LOS) $839

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