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There are 5 ways to get from Nairobi to Townsville by plane, train, or car

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  1. Fly Nairobi to Townsville Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane NBO - TSV
    34h 15m
    $1,001–2,702

  2. Fly Nairobi to Cairns, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane NBO - CNS
    2. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Townsvilletrain train
    38h 14m
    $797–3,203

  3. Fly Nairobi Wilson Airport to Townsville Airport

    1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane WIL - TSV
    38h 55m
    $1,000–2,700

  4. Fly Nairobi to Mackay, train

    1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane NBO - MKY
    2. Take the train from Mackay to Townsvilletrain train
    33h 49m
    $965–3,825

  5. Fly Nairobi to Moranbah Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)plane plane NBO - MOV
    2. Drive from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Townsvillecar car
    36h 14m
    $1,711–4,372

Nairobi (NBO) to Townsville Airport (TSV) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration34h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,050Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12,071.3 km
  • Duration: 34h 15m

What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Townsville, QLD, Australia?

Kenya Airways, Jetstar, and two other airlines fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Townsville Airport (TSV) 4 times a week.

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