Flying from Nairobi to Antananarivo Ivato International Airport (TNR): What you need to know
Nairobi's main base, Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), is where plenty of awesome adventures begin. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Nairobi to Antananarivo Ivato International Airport (TNR).
Expect to be travelling for 3 hours 20 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct Nairobi to Antananarivo Ivato International Airport flight.
Nairobi and Antananarivo (where Antananarivo Ivato International Airport is located) share the UTC+3 timezone. That means you won't need to change your watch when you arrive.
The busiest route is from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Antananarivo Ivato International Airport (TNR). There are 8 direct services every week. Kenya Airways operates a 11:40am departure between NBO and TNR.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Nairobi to TNR. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Popular months like July or other peak periods mean bigger queues and potential delays. Stay ahead of the crowds by arriving at the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Nairobi
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Nairobi to Antananarivo Ivato International Airport (TNR) depart from this terminal.
When taking off from NBO, you can take a direct flight from Nairobi to Antananarivo Ivato International Airport with Kenya Airways.
The preferred choice for passengers flying between NBO and TNR is Kenya Airways.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals rate on this route is Kenya Airways.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Nairobi to TNR. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU)
Travelling from central Nairobi to NBO takes around 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Nairobi to Antananarivo Ivato International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Of the flights that depart from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, 62% land on schedule at their destination.
Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL)
WIL is about 10 kilometres from central Nairobi. It'll take you 20 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Nairobi to TNR flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Nairobi Wilson Airport:
72% of flights leaving Nairobi Wilson Airport arrive according to schedule.
About Antananarivo Ivato International Airport (TNR)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Nairobi to Antananarivo Ivato International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near TNR instead:
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride around one week before your Nairobi to Antananarivo Ivato International Airport flight.
Getting from Antananarivo Ivato International Airport (TNR) to central Antananarivo
From Antananarivo Ivato International Airport, central Antananarivo is around 16 kilometres away. It takes about 30 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It typically takes 50 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Nairobi to Antananarivo Ivato International Airport (TNR)
Rs140,853 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Nairobi to Antananarivo Ivato International Airport. Return flights start at Rs232,707. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
To snap up cheap flights from Nairobi to TNR, book your plane ticket 11 months before your planned departure.
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The best time to fly from Nairobi to Antananarivo Ivato International Airport (TNR)
February is the quietest month for flights from Nairobi to Antananarivo Ivato International Airport (TNR), while August is the most popular. Figure out the ideal time to visit Antananarivo based on whether you like a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in a Nairobi to TNR plane ticket departing in November if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Antananarivo to range from 14ºC to 30ºC.
July has temperatures of between 8ºC and 23ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Nairobi to Antananarivo Ivato International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Antananarivo
After booking your flight from Nairobi to Antananarivo Ivato International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Antananarivo:
Queen's Palace and Andafiavaratra Palace are a couple of top-rated attractions to add to your Antananarivo travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Tsimbazaza Zoo.
Explore more of Madagascar
Antananarivo is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Madagascar just waiting to be explored. About 129 kilometres south of Antananarivo, a trip to Antsirabe will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Our Lady of La Salette, Cathedral and Old Train Station.
Around 290 kilometres south of Antananarivo, Fianarantsoa is another favourite stop in Madagascar. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Natural pool, Jardin Botanique Anosy and Cattedrale Di Ambozontany.