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Budget
£636 - £737
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Price
Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
IAD - NBO
IADNBO
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Thu 11/4
1 stop19h 20m
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Thu 18/4
2 stops21h 55m
Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
IAD - NBO
IADNBO
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Mon 9/9
1 stop32h 15m
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Sun 29/9
1 stop29h 35m
Atlanta Hartsfield-JacksonNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
ATL - NBO
ATLNBO
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Wed 24/4
2 stops22h 45m
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Tue 7/5
1 stop27h 35m
Atlanta Hartsfield-JacksonNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
ATL - NBO
ATLNBO
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Wed 17/4
2 stops25h 57m
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Wed 24/4
1 stop28h 50m
Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
IAD - NBO
IADNBO
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Thu 11/4
1 stop29h 30m
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Wed 17/4
1 stop23h 25m
New York John F Kennedy IntlNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
JFK - NBO
JFKNBO
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Tue 10/9
3 stops23h 45m
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Thu 26/9
1 stop21h 30m
Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
IAD - NBO
IADNBO
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Thu 11/4
1 stop39h 09m
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Thu 18/4
1 stop24h 28m
New York John F Kennedy IntlNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
JFK - NBO
JFKNBO
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sun 1/9
1 stop19h 20m
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Sun 15/9
1 stop21h 50m
Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
IAD - NBO
IADNBO
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Tue 10/9
3 stops30h 55m
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Fri 27/9
1 stop22h 00m
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Nairobi (average of £658). Flying to Nairobi in July will prove the most costly (average of £1,021). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.
January
£543
February
£590
March
£557
April
£571
May
£568
June
£617
July
£802
August
£670
September
£584
October
£584
November
£517
December
£655
If you’re travelling to Nairobi to visit the magnificent Nairobi National Park then you may want to book flights during the high season, which is July through March. This is when over 100,000 visitors come to catch a glimpse of the Kenyan wildlife in its natural habitat. It’s best to avoid the rainy months of March to May and October to December. In addition, when you plan your visit to the Park you may want to book a tour early or late in the day as these are the best viewing times. The animals tend to be asleep in the midday sun.
NBO Temperature | 17 - 21 °C |
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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Nairobi, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 17.0 C).
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Food options are not good and food was served very late
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Food options are not good and food was served very late
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Food
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Food options are not good and food was served very late
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Food
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Food options are not good and food was served very late
Crew
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Comfort
Boarding
Food
Entertainment
Reviews
Food options are not good and food was served very late
Crew
Overall
Comfort
Boarding
Food
Entertainment
Reviews
Food options are not good and food was served very late
While for many Nairobi is a transit point on the way to a safari holiday, the city has many attractions in its own right. These include the Nairobi National Park, where lions, cheetahs, black rhinos, giraffes, zebra and wildebeest can be seen against the backdrop of the city skyline. Tourists may also want to visit the Giraffe Centre, a breeding and educational centre for the Rothschild Giraffe, and Dame Sheldrick’s Elephant and Rhino Orphanage. Further out, the Ol Donyo Sabuk National Park is centred around a mountain forest where you can see many primates and birds.
Nairobi National Museum contains many interesting exhibits, including discoveries by the Leakey family. The Karen Blixen Museum commemorates the author of the same name, whose books included ‘Out of Africa’.
Nairobi is a commercial city, and a visit to see life taking place in the business district is a must. The city’s buildings seem very Westernised, with skyscrapers and a range of corporate names emblazoned on restaurants and cafés. But the life that takes place in these surroundings is anything but. Spend some time shopping for souvenirs and you’ll soon encounter a typical African culture.
Almost at 6,000 feet (1.8km), Nairobi has sunny, warm summers and cool winters with chilly evenings. December to March is the sunniest part of the year, and daytime temperatures are usually in the mid-20s. June, July, and August temperatures usually range about the low-20s. August and September, though, are marked with overcast, drizzly days.The warm and dry climate during January and February make it a popular time to visit so finding cheap flights during this period is difficult. Nairobi, therefore this is the main tourist season. During the day you can expect temperatures on average to be in the mid-20s. June to September is another popular time, as this is when the area is at its driest and temperatures are slightly cooler but still around the low 20s.The two wet seasons make up the off tourist period in Nairobi. These are March to May and October to December, with the most rain in April and May. Although you may encounter some rain during these times, temperatures are still high in the mid-20s. The city is much quieter and you are more likely to find cheap flights and better accommodation rates during these months.
Car hire is an option in Nairobi, but rush hours are extremely busy and other road users can drive riskily. The lack of road signs can make navigating difficult. Prices should be agreed beforehand with taxis. Matatus are public minibuses operating between the city centre and suburbs; they can be overcrowded, poorly driven and theft is a concern.
Visitors should always keep valuables out of sight, especially if travelling on matatus, and stay alert for thieves and scams. Large amounts of money should not be carried and walking around at night is not recommended – use taxis where possible. Slums and areas such as Eastleigh should be avoided.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is the main airport in Nairobi. It is located about 9 miles (15 km) from the central business district. Wilson Airport is a smaller airport serving mainly domestic destinations. Pre-paid vouchers for official taxis (yellow or with a yellow line) can be obtained at the taxi service desk. Many hotels also offer airport pick-up. Other shuttle services and taxis can be reserved in advance but check their reputation before booking.
Named after Kenya’s first prime minister and president, Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO) is the country’s main airport and Eastern and Central Africa’s busiest hub. It is located in the suburb of Embakasi, approximately 9.3 miles (15km) from Nairobi’s central business district, and welcomes more than five million passengers each year.
Flights to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport arrive from airports in Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and the UK, in addition to Madagascar, Mauritius and the Seychelles.
Comprising three units that serve arrivals and departures, the airport is undergoing a major expansion project which is set to quadruple its handling capacity. Passengers are urged to be patient until construction and renovations are complete.
The airport is highly accessible due to its close proximity to the adjacent Mombasa Highway and public transport options include taxis and buses. There are also plans to build a railway link. Facilities and restaurants at Jomo Kenyatta International are limited, but once expansions are finalised these too should improve.
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