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✈️ Cheap flights to Kenya
Compare fares to Kenya from hundreds of airlines and travel sites – fly into Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO). Find the best time to fly, flight times from major cities and every airport.
🛬 Airports in Kenya
| Code | Airport | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NBO | Jomo Kenyatta Intl | Nairobi | Main |
| EDL | Eldoret Intl | Eldoret | Main |
| KIS | Kisumu Intl | Kisumu | Main |
| MBA | Moi Intl | Mombasa | Main |
| WIL | Nairobi Wilson | Nairobi | Regional |
| NYK | Nanyuki Civil | Gathiuru | Regional |
| ASV | Amboseli | Ol Tukai | Regional |
| MRE | Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip | Serena | Regional |
| MYD | Malindi Intl | Malindi | Regional |
| LAU | Manda | Lamu | Regional |
…and 1 more airports.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi is a major hub for East Africa, and Moi International Airport in Mombasa also has international flights. Land borders connect Kenya with Tanzania and Uganda, and many travellers combine both countries.
📅 Best time to fly to Kenya
Best: July to October – the long dry season, with the Great Migration in the Mara and excellent game viewing.
Cheaper shoulder season: January to February – hot and dry, great for safaris and the coast with fewer crowds.
Avoid: April to May – the long rains make some roads muddy and some lodges close, though it is lush and cheaper.
Weather by month in Nairobi
- 25°Jan⛅
- 26°Feb⛅
- 25°Mar🌧
- 24°Apr🌧
- 22°May🌧
- 21°Jun☀️
- 21°Jul☀️
- 21°Aug☀️
- 24°Sep☀️
- 25°Oct⛅
- 23°Nov🌧
- 23°Dec⛅
Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
⏱️ Flight times to Kenya
| Route | Distance | Flight time (nonstop) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Nairobi | 6,840 km | 8 h 55 min | |
| New York → Nairobi | 11,837 km | 14 h 55 min | |
| Los Angeles → Nairobi | 15,573 km | 19 h 25 min* | |
| Chicago → Nairobi | 12,909 km | 16 h 15 min | |
| Miami → Nairobi | 12,781 km | 16 h 05 min | |
| San Francisco → Nairobi | 15,457 km | 19 h 15 min* | |
| Toronto → Nairobi | 12,212 km | 15 h 25 min | |
| Paris → Nairobi | 6,494 km | 8 h 30 min | |
| Frankfurt → Nairobi | 6,316 km | 8 h 15 min | |
| Dubai → Nairobi | 3,558 km | 4 h 55 min | |
| Delhi → Nairobi | 5,415 km | 7 h 10 min | |
| Mumbai → Nairobi | 4,533 km | 6 h 10 min | |
| Singapore → Nairobi | 7,461 km | 9 h 40 min | |
| Sydney → Nairobi | 12,134 km | 15 h 15 min |
Flight times are estimates for a nonstop flight; with a connection allow 2–5 hours more. * Very long routes usually need a stop.
📍 Where to go in Kenya
- Maasai Mara National Reserve – Kenya's most famous reserve, with big cats and the Great Migration from roughly July to October.
- Amboseli National Park – Huge elephant herds and swamps set against views of Kilimanjaro.
- Nairobi – A dynamic capital with a national park on its doorstep, museums and a growing food scene.
- Lamu – A UNESCO-listed island town with dhows, donkeys and centuries-old Swahili architecture.
- Diani Beach – A long white-sand beach with snorkelling, kitesurfing and coastal forest.
- Mount Kenya – A UNESCO-listed mountain with glaciers, lakes and multi-day hiking routes.
💡 Flight hacks
Flights hackSet price alerts, then wait
Turn on fare alerts for your route instead of checking every day – prices move up and down, alerts catch the dips.
Planning hackTravel in shoulder season
The weeks just before or after peak season bring lower prices, fewer crowds and usually good weather.
Flights to Kenya: questions
What is the main airport in Kenya?
The main international airport is Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) in Nairobi. Other airports with scheduled flights include Eldoret (EDL), Kisumu (KIS), Mombasa (MBA).
How long is the flight from London to Kenya?
A nonstop flight from London to Nairobi covers about 6,840 km and takes around 8 h 55 min. With a connection, plan for a few extra hours.
When is the best time to fly to Kenya?
July to October – the long dry season, with the Great Migration in the Mara and excellent game viewing.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Kenya?
Fares are usually lowest outside the peak season. Good-value months: January to February – hot and dry, great for safaris and the coast with fewer crowds.
Do I need a visa to fly to Kenya?
It depends on your passport. See our Kenya visa & entry guide for the rules, then check with the official embassy before you book.
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