Kenya trip from Indian cities: flights and budget compared
How a Kenya trip differs depending on where in India you start, covering 32 departure cities.
The short answer
- Shortest journey: Mumbai, about 7h 30m.
- No non-stop routes listed from these 32 cities; all connect via a hub.
- Lowest budget estimate per person: ₹1.2 L (from Bangalore).
- Most travellers spend about 10 days.
All departure cities compared
Sorted by lowest indicative fare. Fare ranges and budgets are rough Trripah route estimates, not quotes or live prices, so use the live fares above for real numbers where shown.
| City | Flight time | Route | Indicative fare range | Budget / mid-range per person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad AMD | 7h 30m | Via Dubai (DXB) or Addis Ababa (ADD) | ₹30,000–₹60,000 | ₹1.2 L / ₹2 L |
| Bangalore BLR | 8h | Via Dubai (DXB) or Addis Ababa (ADD) | ₹30,000–₹60,000 | ₹1.2 L / ₹2 L |
| Chennai MAA | 8h | Via Dubai (DXB) or Addis Ababa (ADD) | ₹30,000–₹60,000 | ₹1.2 L / ₹2 L |
| Delhi DEL | 7h 30m | Via Dubai (DXB) or Addis Ababa (ADD) | ₹30,000–₹60,000 | ₹1.2 L / ₹2 L |
| Hyderabad HYD | 8h | Via Dubai (DXB) or Addis Ababa (ADD) | ₹30,000–₹60,000 | ₹1.2 L / ₹2 L |
| Kochi COK | 8h | Via Dubai (DXB) or Addis Ababa (ADD) | ₹30,000–₹60,000 | ₹1.2 L / ₹2 L |
| Kolkata CCU | 8h 30m | Via Dubai (DXB) or Addis Ababa (ADD) | ₹30,000–₹60,000 | ₹1.2 L / ₹2 L |
| Mumbai BOM | 7h 30m | Via Dubai (DXB) or Addis Ababa (ADD) | ₹30,000–₹60,000 | ₹1.2 L / ₹2 L |
| Amritsar ATQ | 9h 30m | Via Dubai (DXB) or Addis Ababa (ADD) | ₹33,000–₹63,000 | ₹1.3 L / ₹2 L |
| Chandigarh IXC | 9h 30m | Via Dubai (DXB) or Addis Ababa (ADD) | ₹33,000–₹63,000 | ₹1.3 L / ₹2 L |
| Coimbatore CJB | 10h | Via Dubai (DXB) or Addis Ababa (ADD) | ₹33,000–₹63,000 | ₹1.3 L / ₹2 L |
| Guwahati GAU | 10h 30m | Via Dubai (DXB) or Addis Ababa (ADD) | ₹33,000–₹63,000 | ₹1.3 L / ₹2 L |
| Indore IDR | 9h 30m | Via Dubai (DXB) or Addis Ababa (ADD) | ₹33,000–₹63,000 | ₹1.3 L / ₹2 L |
| Jaipur JAI | 9h 30m | Via Dubai (DXB) or Addis Ababa (ADD) | ₹33,000–₹63,000 | ₹1.3 L / ₹2 L |
| Lucknow LKO | 9h 30m | Via Dubai (DXB) or Addis Ababa (ADD) | ₹33,000–₹63,000 | ₹1.3 L / ₹2 L |
| Madurai IXM | 10h | Via Dubai (DXB) or Addis Ababa (ADD) | ₹33,000–₹63,000 | ₹1.3 L / ₹2 L |
| Mangaluru IXE | 10h | Via Dubai (DXB) or Addis Ababa (ADD) | ₹33,000–₹63,000 | ₹1.3 L / ₹2 L |
| Nagpur NAG | 9h 30m | Via Dubai (DXB) or Addis Ababa (ADD) | ₹33,000–₹63,000 | ₹1.3 L / ₹2 L |
| Thiruvananthapuram TRV | 9h 30m | Via Dubai (DXB) or Addis Ababa (ADD) | ₹33,000–₹63,000 | ₹1.3 L / ₹2 L |
| Tiruchirappalli TRZ | 10h | Via Dubai (DXB) or Addis Ababa (ADD) | ₹33,000–₹63,000 | ₹1.3 L / ₹2 L |
| Visakhapatnam VTZ | 10h | Via Dubai (DXB) or Addis Ababa (ADD) | ₹33,000–₹63,000 | ₹1.3 L / ₹2 L |
| Belagavi IXG | 11h | Via Dubai (DXB) or Addis Ababa (ADD) | ₹35,000–₹65,000 | ₹1.3 L / ₹2.1 L |
| Bhopal BHO | 10h 30m | Via Dubai (DXB) or Addis Ababa (ADD) | ₹35,000–₹65,000 | ₹1.3 L / ₹2.1 L |
| Hubballi HBX | 11h | Via Dubai (DXB) or Addis Ababa (ADD) | ₹35,000–₹65,000 | ₹1.3 L / ₹2.1 L |
| Mysuru MYQ | 11h | Via Dubai (DXB) or Addis Ababa (ADD) | ₹35,000–₹65,000 | ₹1.3 L / ₹2.1 L |
| Nashik ISK | 10h 30m | Via Dubai (DXB) or Addis Ababa (ADD) | ₹35,000–₹65,000 | ₹1.3 L / ₹2.1 L |
| Pune PNQ | 10h | Via Dubai (DXB) or Addis Ababa (ADD) | ₹35,000–₹65,000 | ₹1.3 L / ₹2.1 L |
| Rajkot RAJ | 10h | Via Dubai (DXB) or Addis Ababa (ADD) | ₹35,000–₹65,000 | ₹1.3 L / ₹2.1 L |
| Salem SXV | 11h 30m | Via Dubai (DXB) or Addis Ababa (ADD) | ₹35,000–₹65,000 | ₹1.3 L / ₹2.1 L |
| Surat STV | 10h 30m | Via Dubai (DXB) or Addis Ababa (ADD) | ₹35,000–₹65,000 | ₹1.3 L / ₹2.1 L |
| Tirunelveli TRV | 11h 30m | Via Dubai (DXB) or Addis Ababa (ADD) | ₹35,000–₹65,000 | ₹1.3 L / ₹2.1 L |
| Vadodara BDQ | 10h | Via Dubai (DXB) or Addis Ababa (ADD) | ₹35,000–₹65,000 | ₹1.3 L / ₹2.1 L |
Good to know for every city
- Best months: July, August, September, January, February.
- Visa for Indians: e-Visa required — USD 50 at evisa.go.ke (apply 2 weeks ahead). See the Kenya visa guide.
- Plan your budget with the Kenya budget guide and see Kenya tour packages.
Frequently asked questions
Can I fly non-stop to Kenya from India?
None of the 32 Indian cities we compare has a non-stop route listed to Kenya. Every route connects through a hub airport.
When is the best time to fly to Kenya?
July, August, September, January, February are the best months for Kenya. Fares are usually higher in peak season, so book early.