⚡ Fare recorded April 25, 2026 · Prices change daily

Nairobi to Malindi flights

Nairobi (NBO) to Malindi (MYD): 256 miles (412 km) great-circle, about 1h 00m nonstop by our estimate. Cheapest fare observed: $140 round-trip on Jambojet, nonstop, departing June 24, 2026.

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Depart
NBO
Nairobi, Kenya
08:00
2026-06-24
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Arrive
MYD
Malindi, Kenya
Returns 09:45
2026-06-27
Stops
non-stop
Distance
256 mi
Est. nonstop time
1h 00m
Trip type
Round-trip
$140
Round-trip · per person
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About this flight

When did the cheapest Nairobi to Malindi fare fly?

$140 round-trip, Jambojet JM8640, departing 2026-06-24 at 08:00, returning 2026-06-27. The recorded itinerary left on a Wednesday, returning on a Saturday 3 nights later; the fare was observed 60 days before departure. "Book this flight" opens Kiwi.com with the same airline and dates.

Route facts

How far is Nairobi from Malindi?

  • Distance: 256 miles (412 km) great-circle, heading southeast.
  • Estimated nonstop flight time: about 1h 00m.
  • Departure airport: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), Nairobi, Kenya, UTC+3 on June 24, 2026.
  • Arrival: Malindi Airport (MYD), Kenya, UTC+3 on June 24, 2026.
  • Time difference: none on the recorded date.
  • Route type: domestic, within Kenya.
  • Arrival airport elevation: 80 ft.
  • Recorded itinerary: Jambojet JM8640, non-stop, round-trip, 3 days between departure and return.
Fare comparison

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

At $140, it ranked 4th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from NBO (median $615). That is 54.7 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), above the NBO median of 26.4 cents across 30 round-trip routes.

Routes from NBO of similar length: Mombasa (263 mi) at $114 and Ukunda (275 mi) at $158.

Jambojet had the cheapest fare on 5 of 30 NBO routes. It is the 27th longest of the 30 routes we track from NBO.

Sources

Where do these numbers come from?

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

FAQ

Nairobi to Malindi flight questions

How far is Nairobi from Malindi by plane?

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Nairobi is about 256 miles (412 km) from Malindi on a great-circle line from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Malindi Airport (MYD), heading southeast. It is the 27th longest of the 30 routes we track from NBO. The recorded itinerary was nonstop.

How long is the flight from Nairobi to Malindi?

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About 1h 00m nonstop by our estimate for 256 miles (500 mph cruise plus 30 minutes, not a timetable). The recorded Jambojet fare was nonstop. Routes from NBO of similar length: Mombasa (263 mi) at $114 and Ukunda (275 mi) at $158.

What is the time difference between Nairobi and Malindi?

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On June 24, 2026, Nairobi was on UTC+3 (Africa/Nairobi) and Malindi on UTC+3 (Africa/Nairobi), so the two cities shared the same clock time: noon in Nairobi was 12:00 in Malindi. Neither Africa/Nairobi nor Africa/Nairobi shifts for daylight saving, so the gap holds all year.

How much is a flight from Nairobi to Malindi?

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As observed on April 25, 2026: $140 per person round-trip on Jambojet flight JM8640, departing June 24, 2026, returning June 27, 2026, nonstop. At $140, it ranked 4th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from NBO (median $615). That is 54.7 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), above 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 Malindi?

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Yes, the cheapest recorded fare was a nonstop Jambojet flight, JM8640, on June 24, 2026. From NBO, 8 of 30 were. Jambojet had the cheapest fare on 5 of 30 NBO routes. Malindi Airport (MYD) sits at 80 ft above sea level.

Which airports serve flights from Nairobi to Malindi?

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It departs Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya, and arrives at Malindi Airport (MYD) in Malindi, Kenya. A domestic Kenya flight. More routes from Nairobi are on our Nairobi flights page. Confirm price, baggage and schedule on the booking page before you pay.

Where else near Malindi can you fly from Nairobi?

Mombasa (MBA) $114Ukunda (UKA) $158Zanzibar (ZNZ) $367Masai Mara (MRE) $453Eldoret (EDL) $111Kisumu (KIS) $102All flights from Nairobi →

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