How to find cheap flights to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
At the moment, $361 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Or you can book a round-trip plane ticket to NBO for $792.
Book when the time is right with Price Alerts. You'll receive an email or a notification through the app if the price of tickets to NBO goes up or down.
Book as early as possible. You might even be able to score some amazing early bird deals on tickets to Nairobi, where Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is located.
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If there's no rush to get to Nairobi, consider taking a longer or less direct route. You could find cheaper plane tickets to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport by booking a flight with a stop.
Best time to go to Nairobi
May is generally the cheapest month to catch a flight to Nairobi.
If you can be flexible with your dates, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. You'll be able to find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to NBO.
July is the most popular month for flights to NBO. Travel then if you're eager to see Nairobi at its busiest and best.
Travel in December if you'd prefer to avoid the crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to Nairobi are usually cheaper.
Check the weather before you head off. February is the warmest time of year in Nairobi, averaging between 55ºF and 86ºF.
July brings the lowest temperatures, ranging from around 54ºF to 75ºF.
July is your safest bet for clearer skies. With one day of rain on average, this is the driest month in Nairobi.
The wettest time of year is April. Go then and you can expect to get around 11 days of rainfall.
Flying to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO): What you need to know
Get to Nairobi without any stops. These are some of the airlines offering direct flights to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport:
If you want to jet away with the carrier with the fewest delays, book your NBO plane ticket with China Southern. Up to 100% of its flights into this airport touch down on schedule.
When you land at NBO, you'll be in the UTC+3 timezone.
Whether you're coming in late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfy hotels near Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Check in to one of these after your flight to NBO:
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport has an on-time performance of 62%. This figure measures how often departing flights from NBO complete their journey without delays.
Getting to central Nairobi from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Central Nairobi is about 11 miles from NBO.
You'll reach the center in around 30 minutes if you're taking a cab or a ride-share after your flight to NBO.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Nairobi makes it easy to find your perfect base. Here's a roundup of comfy hotels to put on your short list:
Nairobi highlights
Jump off your flight to Nairobi and go straight to these must-visit attractions:
Masai Mara National Reserve: Delivering a strong first impression of the city's highlights, this landmark is around 0.1 mile southwest of the center.
Karura Gardens: You'll find this park roughly 6 miles north of the center. Take some time out and watch the world go by in this corner of Nairobi.
Giraffe manor: This is just one more reason to visit this city. A memorable landmark, it's around 1 mile north of the heart of Nairobi.
How to get to Thika from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Kicking things off in Thika? From NBO, it takes around 1 hour 5 minutes to drive there. The city is about 35 miles from the airport.
If you're planning to catch public transport, it'll take roughly 3 hours 20 minutes to reach your destination.
Traveling from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Naivasha
Located about 55 miles away, Naivasha is another city that's not far from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. It takes around 2 hours 15 minutes to make the trip by public transport from NBO.
It takes 1 hour 55 minutes or so to drive to Naivasha.
Explore more of Kenya
Kenya keeps the adventures coming. Venture on to Nakuru, located about 95 miles northwest of Nairobi. Nakuru National Park, Lake Nakuru and Lake Nakuru View are a few of its must-sees.
Eldoret is another top destination in Kenya and is roughly 170 miles northwest of Nairobi. Hit some of the best spots right away at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Eldoret, Eldoret Nature & Culture Centre and The Eldoret City of Champions Monument.
Say yes to more adventures in Kisumu, which is roughly 170 miles northwest of Nairobi. Hippo Point, Freedom Park and Kisumu Impala Sanctuary are reasons to go. You can reach this city by flying to Kisumu Airport (KIS).