Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nairobi and Lamu takes around 1.7 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Nairobi and Lamu?

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The flight distance between Nairobi and Lamu is 467 km.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Nairobi?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Nairobi and Mombasa, Malindi, Ukunda, Kisumu, Entebbe, Eldoret, London, Melbourne, Perth, Dublin, Zanzibar, Dar es Salaam, Sydney, Mumbai, Juba, Maasai Mara, Kigali, Addis Ababa, Durban, Helsinki.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Lamu?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Lamu and Malindi, Mombasa, Entebbe, Addis Ababa, Zanzibar, Maasai Mara, New York, Orlando, Las Vegas, Denver, Chicago, Miami, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Mexico City, Bogotá, Dallas, Phoenix, Philadelphia, San Francisco.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Nairobi?

Accepted Answer

Nairobi is mainly served by Jomo Kenyatta International. But there are other airports nearby, including Wilson.

Question 7

What airports are near Nairobi?

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

Question 8

What airports are near Lamu?

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

Question 9

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Nairobi and Lamu?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Nairobi and Lamu thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Nairobi and Lamu can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 10

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

Accepted Answer

Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 11

Which airlines fly between Nairobi and Lamu?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Nairobi and Lamu with Safarilink Aviation, Jambojet, Fly540, 748 Air Services, Kenya Airways.

Question 12

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

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Nairobi and Lamu, 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 13

What flights operate between Nairobi and Lamu?

Accepted Answer

Traveling between Nairobi and Lamu, 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 14

How many airports are there near Nairobi?

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

Question 15

How many airports are there near Lamu?

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

Question 16

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

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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 Nairobi, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

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 Lamu, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 18

What time do flights between Nairobi and Lamu 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 Nairobi, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 19

What time do flights between Nairobi and Lamu arrive?

Accepted Answer

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 Lamu, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£38
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£38
Cheapest round-trip	£77
Average round-trip	£100
Nonstop flights in May	£38 – £160

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Safarilink Aviation	XLK	F2	Yes
Jambojet	JMA	JM	Yes
Fly540	FFV	5H	Yes
748 Air Services	IHO	FE	Yes
Kenya Airways	KQA	KQ	Yes

Cheap flights from Nairobi to Lamu

Flights starting at £38. Choose between Safarilink Aviation, Jambojet, or Fly540 to find the best price.

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