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How to get fromNairobi to Cocos Islandsby plane, shuttle, or taxi

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There are 2 ways to get from Nairobi to Cocos Islands by plane, shuttle, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Nairobi

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    1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Christmas Island Airport (XCH)plane plane NBO - XCH
    2d 16h
    $801–2,101

  2. Shuttle, taxi to Kilimanjaro International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Nairobi to Arushashuttle bus
    2. Take the taxi from Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)taxi taxi
    3. Fly from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Christmas Island Airport (XCH)plane plane JRO - XCH
    3d
    $1,017–2,547

Nairobi (NBO) to Christmas Island Airport (XCH) flights

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration2d 18hAverage Duration
Ticket$845Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,703.7 km
  • Duration: 2d 16h

What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Cocos Islands?

Kenya Airways, Air Mauritius, and Qantas fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Christmas Island Airport (XCH) twice a week.

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