Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Lamu to Nairobi?

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lamu and Nairobi takes around 1.9 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Lamu and Nairobi?

Accepted Answer

The flight distance between Lamu and Nairobi is 455 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Lamu and Nairobi?

Accepted Answer

Several carriers operate flights between Lamu and Nairobi. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Hahn Air Technologies, Skyward Express Limited, Safarilink Aviation.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Lamu?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Lamu and London, Mombasa, Zanzibar, Tirana, Cape Town, Oslo, Lagos, Dubai, Sohar, Lusaka, Odessa, Fes, Dublin, Casablanca, Hanoi, Kharkiv, Malindi, São Paulo, Asunción, Accra.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Nairobi?

Accepted Answer

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, Perth, Belfast, Kuala Lumpur, Kigali, Lusaka, Mogadishu, Addis Ababa, Melbourne.

Question 6

What airports are near Lamu?

Accepted Answer

The main airport in Lamu is Manda. It is also served by Malindi, Manda.

Question 7

What airports are near Nairobi?

Accepted Answer

The main airport in Nairobi is Jomo Kenyatta International. It is also served by Arusha, Nanyuki, Amboseli.

Question 8

Which airlines fly between Lamu and Nairobi?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Lamu and Nairobi with Skyward Express Limited, Hahn Air Technologies, Safarilink Aviation, Kenya Airways.

Question 9

When’s the best time to travel between Lamu and Nairobi?

Accepted Answer

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Lamu 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.

Question 10

What flights operate between Lamu and Nairobi?

Accepted Answer

Traveling between Lamu 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.

Question 11

How many airports are there near Lamu?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Lamu. The main one is Manda and other nearby airports include Malindi, Manda

Question 12

How many airports are there near Nairobi?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Nairobi. The main one is Jomo Kenyatta International and other nearby airports include Arusha, Nanyuki, Amboseli.

Question 13

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Lamu and Nairobi depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Lamu, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Lamu and Nairobi arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Nairobi, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 15

What time do flights between Lamu and Nairobi depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Lamu, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do flights between Lamu and Nairobi arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Nairobi, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£69
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£135
Cheapest round-trip	£133
Average round-trip	£180
Nonstop flights in August	£70 – £195

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Kenya Bus Service (Route 34)	45-90 min	KES 100 – KES 150; approximately $0.75–1.15 USD	every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Matatu (shared minibus)	40-80 min	KES 80 – KES 150; approximately $0.60–1.15 USD	frequent during daytime (traffic dependent)	local experience
Taxi (metered/negotiated)	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
Uber/Bolt	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
Private transfer (pre-booked)	30-60 min	KES 3,500 – KES 6,000; approximately $27–46 USD; fixed rate	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	business travelers

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Taxi	15-40 min	KES 800 – KES 1,500; approximately $6–12 USD	on-demand (traffic dependent)	domestic flight connections
Uber/Bolt	15-40 min	KES 500 – KES 1,200; approximately $4–9 USD	on-demand (traffic dependent)	quick city access

Airline	Mon 10.08	Tue 11.08	Wed 12.08	Thu 13.08	Fri 14.08	Sat 15.08	Sun 16.08
Hahn Air Technologies	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Skyward Express Limited	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Safarilink Aviation	1	1	1	1	---	1	1
Weekly flights: 20 total	Daily flights: 2.86 average	Most flights: Monday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 17.08	Tue 18.08	Wed 19.08	Thu 20.08	Fri 21.08	Sat 22.08	Sun 23.08
Hahn Air Technologies	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Skyward Express Limited	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Safarilink Aviation	1	1	1	---	1	1	---
Weekly flights: 19 total	Daily flights: 2.71 average	Most flights: Monday 1 flights

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	26°C	14°C
February	27°C	15°C
March	27°C	15°C
April	24°C	15°C
May	23°C	14°C
June	22°C	13°C
July	23°C	13°C
August	23°C	13°C
September	25°C	14°C
October	26°C	15°C
November	24°C	15°C
December	24°C	14°C

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Skyward Express Limited	SEW	OW	Yes
Hahn Air Technologies		X1	Yes
Safarilink Aviation	XLK	F2	Yes
Kenya Airways	KQA	KQ	No

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