How to get fromChristchurch to Nairobiby plane, taxi, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Christchurch to Nairobi by plane, taxi, or shuttle

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Fly to Nairobi
best
1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Nairobi (NBO)plane CHC - NBO
32h 35m
$504–1,404
Fly to Nairobi Wilson Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL)plane CHC - WIL
34h 48m
$483–1,603
Fly to Kilimanjaro International Airport, taxi, shuttle
1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)plane CHC - JRO
2. Take the taxi from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Arushataxi
3. Take a shuttle bus from Arusha to Nairobishuttle
36h 48m
$872–1,950

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Nairobi (NBO) flights

35Weekly Planes

32h 16mAverage Duration

$525Cheapest Price

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Distance: 13,397 km
Duration: 32h 35m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Nairobi, Kenya?

Air New Zealand, Etihad, and seven other airlines fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Nairobi (NBO) 5 times a day.

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Nairobi(opens in a new window), Kenya(opens in a new window)

Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The name is derived from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nairobi, which translates to 'place of cool waters', a reference to the Nairobi River which flows through the city. The city proper had a population of 4,397,073 in the 2019 census. The city is commonly referred to as The Green City in the Sun. - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

Places to stay in Nairobi

Fairview Hotel Nairobi, Vignette Collection by IHG(Opens in a new window)

9.2Superb

Best Western Nairobi Upper Hill(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous

Villa Rosa Kempinski(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

Longonot Place Suite - Nairobi, City Centre CBD(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good

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