Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

NBO

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HKJK

Website

http://www.kenyaairports.com/jkia/IndexJkia.php

Local time

09:04

Address

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Airport North Road, Embakasi, Nairobi, Nairobi County 00501, Kenya

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), opened in 1958 as Embakasi Airport, is Kenya’s largest air gateway and one of East Africa’s busiest hubs, with about three terminals including a modern Terminal 2 for international services and older domestic facilities. Located roughly 15–18 km southeast of downtown Nairobi on Mombasa Road, JKIA is well connected by taxis, ride‑hailing (Uber/Bolt), airport shuttles, matatus and the Nairobi Expressway for faster road access. The airport serves as the primary hub for Kenya Airways and a base for Jambojet and several regional carriers. Travelers will find budget airline options and affordable ground transport, though some airport services and dining can be pricey.

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Mombasa

Dec 1—Dec 3

Direct flight

$129

Moscow

Feb 1—Feb 28

1 transfer

$715

Kigali

Dec 13—Dec 17

Direct flight

$444

Dar Es Salaam

Jan 16—Jan 22

Direct flight

$321

Cape Town

Feb 22—Mar 1

1 transfer

$404

Malindi

Jan 15—Jan 18

Direct flight

$166

Eldoret

Dec 21—Jan 11

Direct flight

$146

Zanzibar

Dec 11—Dec 13

1 transfer

$407

Juba

Nov 26—Nov 26

1 transfer

$683

Milan

Dec 7—Dec 27

1 transfer

$1,096

New York

Dec 24—Jan 19

1 transfer

$837

Cairo

Dec 8—Dec 12

1 transfer

$631

Nearby airports of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

Several other airports are located nearby, offering convenient travel options. Explore their locations to find the one that best suits your trip.

Wilson Airport

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WIL

13km

Small, busy domestic hub in Nairobi serving scheduled and charter flights to Kenya’s national parks and regional destinations; convenient for domestic travel and safari connections.

Mulika Lodge Airport

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JJM

223km

Small airstrip serving Meru and Meru National Park, mainly handling domestic charter and safari flights; convenient for access to wildlife reserves and nearby lodges.

Arusha Airport

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ARK

230km

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