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How much do flights to Nairobi cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£42

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£80

Cheapest round-trip

£81

Average round-trip

£87

Nonstop flights in June

£40 – £948

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.

How to get from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Nairobi?

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

How to get from Wilson Airport (WIL) to Nairobi?

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
Moi International
Arrive to
Jomo Kenyatta International
Average flights per week
242
Flight distance
423 km
Worth visiting
Mt. Kenya Wildlife Conservancy

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Mombasa to Nairobi in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 29.06Tue 30.06Wed 01.07Thu 02.07Fri 03.07Sat 04.07Sun 05.07
Kenya Airways
------11133
Skyward Express Limited
---------2333
Safarilink Aviation
------21311
Jambojet
------------------2
Weekly flights: 30 totalDaily flights: 4.29 averageMost flights: Saturday 3 flights
AirlineMon 06.07Tue 07.07Wed 08.07Thu 09.07Fri 10.07Sat 11.07Sun 12.07
Kenya Airways
1333---36
Skyward Express Limited
3223332
Safarilink Aviation
2122212
Jambojet
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Weekly flights: 49 totalDaily flights: 7 averageMost flights: Sunday 6 flights
AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
Kenya Airways
5555143
Skyward Express Limited
3---23433
Safarilink Aviation
1---22322
Jambojet
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Weekly flights: 58 totalDaily flights: 8.29 averageMost flights: Monday 5 flights
AirlineMon 20.07Tue 21.07Wed 22.07Thu 23.07Fri 24.07Sat 25.07Sun 26.07
Kenya Airways
2143244
Skyward Express Limited
3124444
Safarilink Aviation
2122312
Jambojet
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Weekly flights: 55 totalDaily flights: 7.86 averageMost flights: Wednesday 4 flights

Check-in for a flight from Mombasa to Nairobi

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Hahn Air Technologies X1Yes
Skyward Express LimitedSEWOWYes
Kenya AirwaysKQAKQNo
Precision AirPRFPWYes
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
311
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
20 Jun
59%
22°C14°C
27 Jun
59%
25°C13°C
Sunday
21 Jun
21%
21°C13°C
28 Jun
41%
24°C14°C
Monday
22 Jun
12%
20°C12°C
29 Jun
17%
25°C13°C
Tuesday
23 Jun
21°C11°C
30 Jun
57%
25°C13°C
Wednesday
24 Jun
19%
20°C13°C
1 Jul
23%
24°C13°C
Thursday
25 Jun
36%
23°C12°C
2 Jul
36%
23°C13°C
Friday
26 Jun
57%
24°C13°C
3 Jul
24°C13°C
Book your trip to arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International, or Wilson. The distance between Mombasa and Nairobi is 423 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Hahn Air Technologies, Skyward Express Limited, Kenya Airways, Precision Air, and Safarilink Aviation. Mombasa and Nairobi have 242 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Mombasa to Nairobi?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Mombasa and Nairobi takes around 1.1 hours.
What is the flight distance between Mombasa and Nairobi?
The flight distance between Mombasa and Nairobi is 423 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Mombasa and Nairobi?
Several carriers operate flights between Mombasa and Nairobi. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Hahn Air Technologies, Kenya Airways, Safarilink Aviation, Skyward Express Limited.
What are the most popular routes to and from Mombasa?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Mombasa and Zanzibar, London, Belfast, Frankfurt, Kisumu, Dubai, Dar es Salaam, Entebbe, Warsaw, Singapore, Lamu, Addis Ababa, Riyadh, Eldoret, Geneva, Mogadishu, Wrocław, Abuja, Lilongwe, Katowice.
What are the most popular routes to and from Nairobi?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Nairobi and London, Malindi, Kisumu, Eldoret, Ukunda, Manchester, Johannesburg, Dar es Salaam, Entebbe, Zanzibar, Cape Town, Lamu, Perth, Belfast, Kuala Lumpur, Kigali, Lusaka, Mogadishu, Addis Ababa, Melbourne.
What airports are near Mombasa?
The main airport in Mombasa is Moi International. It is also served by Moi International, Malindi, Ukunda, Tanga, Vipingo.
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 Mombasa and Nairobi?
Currently, you can fly between Mombasa and Nairobi with Hahn Air Technologies, Skyward Express Limited, Kenya Airways, Precision Air, Safarilink Aviation.
When’s the best time to travel between Mombasa and Nairobi?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Mombasa 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.
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