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NBO Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

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Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) serves Nairobi, about 13 km east of Nairobi. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATANBO
ICAOHKJK
ServesNairobi
From centre13 km
Non-stop64
Airlines39
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Elevation1625 m

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The airport in numbers

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Jomo Kenyatta International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 1.9M passengers in 2021, against a peak of 9.2M in 2009.

Passengers / year
1.9M
as of 2021
Peak traffic
9.2M
in 2009
Elevation
1625 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Kenya Airports Authority
Passengers per year, 2006–2021

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Airport to city

Getting from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Nairobi

The airport is about 13 km east of Nairobi, about 27 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.

Taxi & apps: Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.

Tipping: Rounding up is accepted almost everywhere.

Transport guidance is generic for this country — check exact details on the airport's own site.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~19 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~27 minmetered
Private transfer~27 minfixed upfront
Car rental~27 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From NBO to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Nakuru147 km155 min—
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Which way suits you from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Nairobi ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 64 destinations, operated by 39 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Kenya Airways · KLM Royal Dutch Airlines · Air France · Fly540 · Precision Air · United Airlines · China Southern Airlines · Flightline · Lufthansa · Alitalia

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Nairobi shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to the centre of Nairobi?
Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. The airport is about 13 km east of Nairobi, about 27 minutes by road.
Can I use a ride app from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport?
Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.
What's the cheapest way from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Nairobi?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.
Can I get from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport?
About 64 destinations, including Dar Es Salaam, Lusaka, Addis Ababa, Dubai. 39 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Jomo Kenyatta International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes

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