Flights to Nairobi: Best prices, time to go and all you need to know

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11843 km

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+72°F

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12km

WIL

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Flights to Nairobi Information

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Which is the cheapest month to fly to Nairobi?

Here are approximate min and max prices for New York to Nairobi flight (one-way) at the moment:

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We’ve developed the Trip Period feature to help you find the best prices to Nairobi if you are flexible. Just select the amount of days that you want to be away and the desired month and we’ll find the best combination.

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Is Nairobi an expensive destination?

We have compared flights from New York to Nairobi with other routes:

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Direct flights to Nairobi

We could not found any direct flights to Nairobi from New York. Perhaps try selecting a different origin or search for direct flights to the whole country (Kenya).

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There are not yet enough searches on this route to determine if there are direct flights or not. Try searching for direct flights and you might find one.

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Airports in Nairobi and New York

Nairobi has 2 airports and New York has 4 airports.

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Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)

12 km from Nairobi city center.

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Taxi

~20 Min.

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Bus

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Train

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Wilson Airport (WIL)

3 km from Nairobi city center.

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Which airport in Nairobi is better?

The closest airport to Nairobi city center is Wilson Airport (WIL) with 3 km distance. The quickest way to get to city center is to take a taxi from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), trip will take 20 min.

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Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is usually the main choice for traveling to Nairobi. If you want to get to Nairobi faster, use the taxi. The trip will take about 20 min.

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Where to stay in Nairobi

Find the right accommodation in Nairobi with Avionero:

8.0

Ole-Sereni Hotel

Mombassa Road

WiFi • Parking • 24-Hour Reception • Swimming pool • Fitness Room/Gym

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Lagos Hotel Nairobi

Lagos Road

Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • 24-Hour Reception • Luggage Storage • Safe-Deposit Box

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Mirema Serviced Apartments

Mirema Drive

Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • Free Parking • Parking • 24-Hour Reception

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Golden Tulip Hotel

65 Muthithi Street

24-Hour Reception • Swimming pool • Airport shuttle • Elevator / Lift • Dry Cleaning

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Gracehouse Resort

Ring Road Kilimani off Chania road

Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • 24-Hour Reception • Airport shuttle • Hair Dryer

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Nairobi guide

Nairobi themes

This is what Nairobi is known for:

Family

Nature

Location

Nairobi is located in Kenya, 11843 km away from New York:

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Founder, CPO

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Currency and exchange rate

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Visa to Kenya

E-Visa is required for US citizens. Allowed stay is 90 days¹.

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E-visa is required

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Language in Kenya

Official language in Kenya is Swahili, English. People knowledge of English is advanced².

Swahili, English

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Knowledge of English

Safety

Some areas of Nairobi might be sketchy³. Consider a moderate level of caution.

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Be careful

Air Quality

Nairobi generally has a low level of air pollution⁴.

Air pollution: low

Nairobi pros and cons

Planning a trip to Nairobi? Check the weather

16 Days Weather Forecast

Here’s how the weather in Nairobi looks currently:

Sat, 23 November

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+72°F

Rain

5 m/s

62 %

Sun, 24 November

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+75°F

Rain

5 m/s

55 %

Mon, 25 November

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+72°F

Rain

3 m/s

64 %

Tue, 26 November

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+73°F

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4 m/s

58 %

Wed, 27 November

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+75°F

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4 m/s

52 %

Thu, 28 November

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+77°F

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4 m/s

50 %

Fri, 29 November

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+77°F

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5 m/s

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Sat, 30 November

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+77°F

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4 m/s

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Sun, 01 December

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+70°F

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3 m/s

67 %

Mon, 02 December

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+73°F

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5 m/s

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Tue, 03 December

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+75°F

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5 m/s

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Wed, 04 December

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+77°F

Clear sky

6 m/s

44 %

Thu, 05 December

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+77°F

Rain

6 m/s

44 %

Fri, 06 December

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+75°F

Rain

6 m/s

45 %

Sat, 07 December

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+75°F

Clear sky

5 m/s

34 %

Sun, 08 December

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+77°F

Broken clouds

5 m/s

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Monthly weather

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Still thinking when to go? Read when is the best time to visit Nairobi.

FAQ

Flying to Nairobi? Here are some useful things to know:

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What airports does Nairobi has?

There are 2 of airports in Nairobi: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Wilson Airport. The closest one is Wilson Airport which is 3 km away.

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How far is it to fly to Nairobi?

A passenger flying direct to Nairobi will travel around 11843 km if flying from New York.

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How long does it take to travel to Nairobi?

You should expect a flight time around if you are flying from New York.

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When should I fly to Nairobi?

The peak of traveling to Nairobi usually comes to , while the cheapest month is . If you travel now, the weather in Nairobi is Rain.

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How much does it cost to fly to Nairobi?

We recommend using Avionero Flexible Dates to find the best prices for a range of selected dates.

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What’s the weather like in Nairobi?

On average you could expect +63°F in July to +70°F in March. Currently, it is Rain and +72°F in Nairobi.

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Are there any direct flights to Nairobi?

No, there are no direct flights to Nairobi if you are flying from New York.

About Avionero

Avionero is a Swedish travel planning startup located in Malmo, founded by Lars Kristensson and Anton Tyulenev.

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Source of the data

The prices, airlines, and airport data on the pages come from our own database. It is based on searches made by our users and comes with some degree of approximation and estimation.

Prices stated on the page are “cached prices”, meaning that those prices were accurate when the search was made. Usually, there is a time stamp next to such prices.

Quotes on the page are coming from real people with whom we did multiple interviews about the route.

Other sources:

(1) Visa data is taken from Passport Index;
(2) “English knowledge” is based on the ranking of countries and regions by English skills by EF;
(3) “Safety index” is taken from Numbeo;
(4) “Air quality index” is a PM2.5 data from 2023 taken from IQAir;
(5) Amount of trees is an approximation (source: Climate Neutral Group);

Last updated 6.06.2024