Question 1

How can I find cheap flights to Nairobi on eDreams?

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At eDreams you will find flights from R944 to Nairobi. Thanks to the combination of various technologies, machine learning algorithms and real user searches on our platform, you will be able to choose between the different options that best suit your needs when you have to fly to Nairobi.

Question 2

Which airlines fly to Nairobi?

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Airlines flying direct from South Africa to Nairobi include:

Kenya Airways, with flights from Cape Town, Entebbe and from Mahe Island, for example.
Safarilink also operates numerous flights, some of them originating from Mombasa, Malindi and Kisumu.
Skyward Express, with flights from Mombasa to Nairobi and Malindi and also from Lamu.

Airlines with indirect flights to Nairobi include:

Kenya Airways, which flies from Cape Town, Durban or Gaborone.
RwandAir, with flights from Johannesburg and Zanzibar, as well as from Bujumbura.
Ethiopian Airlines, with flights from Cape Town, Johannesburg and also Lubumbashi.

Question 3

How long before a flight to Nairobi should I be at the airport?

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If you want to be on time for your flight to Nairobi, you should get to the airport at least two to three hours in advance. Check-ins, security controls, customs, and boarding the airplane can take some time. At eDreams, you can find the best deals for flights to Nairobi departing from over 28 cities and choose from a variety of services that will improve your time at the airport and guarantee a much better travel experience, such as priority boarding and additional luggage. For more convenience, when booking your flight to Nairobi with eDreams you can also add insurance or opt for a refundable fare and have a problem-free trip!

Question 4

What is the name of Nairobi’s airport?

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Nairobi is served by 2 airport[s]. Jomo Kenyatta Internatonal operates flights towards both domestic and international destinations within 28 cities, such as Johannesburg, Mombasa and Cape Town, the most popular routes.

Question 5

How far is Nairobi’s airport from the city centre?

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Nairobi’s airport Jomo Kenyatta Internatonal is located 16 kms from the city centre.

Question 6

How much is the trip from the airport to Nairobi’s city centre?

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Public transport: The price for the trip is about 13.17 R per person.
Taxi: If you have more budget and prefer to take a taxi from Jomo Kenyatta Internatonal , the average price for the ride to Nairobi centre is around 26.34 R per km.
Car: For more convenience and freedom during your stay, eDreams has the best offers of car rentals in Nairobi. Pick your preferred car type and get from Jomo Kenyatta Internatonal to Nairobi city centre on your own terms.

Question 7

What is the weather like in Nairobi?

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If you're looking for summer vibes, the best time to travel to Nairobi is in February, March and January, when the average temperature reaches 28.16 °C, while February, January and March are the 3 sunniest months of the year, with an average of 26.52 hours. 
However, if you prefer colder temperatures, make sure you visit Nairobi during July, August or June to experience an average of 10.93 °C. 
For those who don't care too much about temperatures, but want to avoid getting wet in the rain, it's important to avoid travelling during July, September and January, when the average precipitation in Nairobi is 3.4 mm, while the months of January, February and March are drier, with an average of 0 mm.

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