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Mon, May 18
Freetown FNANairobi NBO
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Wed, May 13
Freetown FNANairobi NBO
£620
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Tue, May 12
Freetown FNANairobi NBO
£629
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Sun, May 17
Freetown FNANairobi NBO
£631
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Fri, May 15
Freetown FNANairobi NBO
£646
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Thu, May 14
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£665
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£1,168
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How much do flights to Nairobi cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£618

Cheapest round-trip

£1,168

Average round-trip

£1,376

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Ethiopian Airlines

Getting from Nairobi's airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: public buses and matatus.

Nairobi is served by Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), located approximately 15 km southeast of the city center. As Kenya's main international gateway, the airport offers several airport transfers to city center options including taxis, ride-hailing services, public buses, and private transfers. Wilson Airport (WIL), primarily used for domestic and regional flights, sits just 6 km south of downtown. Journey times vary significantly depending on Nairobi's notorious traffic conditions, particularly during rush hours.

From Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

45-90 min

KES 100-KES 150 (approximately $0.75–1.15 USD)

every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

40-80 min

KES 80-KES 150 (approximately $0.60–1.15 USD)

frequent during daytime (traffic dependent)

local experience

30-60 min

KES 2,000-KES 3,500 (approximately $15–27 USD; negotiate before departure)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience with luggage

30-60 min

KES 1,200-KES 2,500 (approximately $9–19 USD; surge pricing may apply)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

30-60 min

KES 3,500-KES 6,000 (approximately $27–46 USD; fixed rate)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

business travelers

From Wilson Airport (WIL)

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

15-40 min

KES 800-KES 1,500 (approximately $6–12 USD)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

domestic flight connections

15-40 min

KES 500-KES 1,200 (approximately $4–9 USD)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

quick city access

Notes:

  • Prices in KES (Kenyan Shilling); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Nairobi traffic can be severe, especially during morning (7–9 AM) and evening (5–8 PM) rush hours. Allow extra time.
  • Always use licensed taxis from official airport ranks or reputable ride-hailing apps for safety.
  • Negotiate taxi fares before departure or confirm the meter is running.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Nairobi

Depart from
Lungi International
Arrive to
Jomo Kenyatta International
Average flights per week
193
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Mt. Kenya Wildlife Conservancy

Check-in for a flight from Freetown to Nairobi

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Ethiopian AirlinesETHETYes
Kenya AirwaysKQAKQNo
ASKY AirlinesSKKKPNo
Air Peace LimitedAPKP4No
Safarilink AviationXLKF2Yes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Nairobi

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January26°C14°C
February27°C15°C
March27°C15°C
April24°C15°C
May23°C14°C
June22°C13°C
July22°C13°C
August23°C13°C
September25°C14°C
October26°C15°C
November24°C15°C
December24°C14°C
Hottest Month
27°C
February
Coldest month
13°C
July
Sunny days
310
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
18 Apr
88%
25°C15°C
25 Apr
85%
24°C14°C
Sunday
19 Apr
89%
25°C15°C
26 Apr
87%
25°C15°C
Monday
20 Apr
87%
25°C15°C
27 Apr
88%
25°C15°C
Tuesday
21 Apr
87%
25°C15°C
28 Apr
85%
23°C15°C
Wednesday
22 Apr
89%
25°C15°C
29 Apr
88%
22°C15°C
Thursday
23 Apr
85%
24°C15°C
30 Apr
89%
23°C16°C
Friday
24 Apr
84%
21°C15°C
1 May
83%
24°C14°C
Book your trip to arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International, or Wilson. The most popular airlines for this route are Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, ASKY Airlines, Air Peace Limited, and Safarilink Aviation. Freetown and Nairobi have 193 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Freetown?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Freetown and London, Abuja, Lagos, Accra, Dakar, Istanbul, Kuala Lumpur, Banjul, Beirut, Vancouver, Helsinki, Minneapolis, Paris, Barcelona, Doha, Portland, Mount Kilimanjaro, Odessa, Omaha, Managua.
What are the most popular routes to and from Nairobi?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Nairobi and London, Mombasa, Malindi, Kisumu, Eldoret, Ukunda, Manchester, Johannesburg, Dar es Salaam, Entebbe, Zanzibar, Cape Town, Lamu, Perth, Belfast, Kuala Lumpur, Kigali, Lusaka, Mogadishu, Addis Ababa.
Which airports are there in Freetown?
Freetown is mainly served by Lungi International. But there are other airports nearby, including Hastings Airport.
What airports are near Freetown?
The main airport in Freetown is Lungi International. It is also served by Conakry International.
What airports are near Nairobi?
The main airport in Nairobi is Jomo Kenyatta International. It is also served by Arusha, Nanyuki, Amboseli.
Which airlines fly between Freetown and Nairobi?
Currently, you can fly between Freetown and Nairobi with Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, ASKY Airlines, Air Peace Limited, Safarilink Aviation.
When’s the best time to travel between Freetown and Nairobi?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Freetown and Nairobi, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Freetown and Nairobi?
Traveling between Freetown and Nairobi, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Freetown?
There are a number of airports in and around Freetown. The main one is Lungi International and other nearby airports include Conakry International
How many airports are there near Nairobi?
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