Arrivals, departures, terminals, and travel information
All information about transport: taxi, trains, buses and car sharing - choose a convenient way to travel.
Real-time flight schedule with arrivals and departures. Check your flight status and possible delays before heading to the airport.
Explore all the services and amenities available at the airport
Here you can find a list of the most popular flight directions from Wilson Airport
Several other airports are located nearby, offering convenient travel options. Explore their locations to find the one that best suits your trip.
•
•
We keep tight track on airlines' pre-holidays sales and other special offers occurences all the time to let you save maximum amount of funds while traveling to your family or just going out on vacation.
Wilson Airport (WIL) in Nairobi opened in 1929 and today operates as a compact but busy domestic and regional hub with two main passenger terminals and several charter aprons. Sitting on the edge of Nairobi National Park about a 15–25 minute drive from the city center, Wilson is a key gateway for air safaris and short-haul East African routes, handling a high volume of light aircraft and regional services. It’s easily reached by taxi, ride‑share, shuttle or local matatus, though road traffic can add time. Fares are generally affordable for scheduled domestic flights, with higher prices for private charters; it serves as a base for regional carriers such as Safarilink and AirKenya.
Need Kenyan shillings fast? Wilson has a small forex counter and a couple of bank ATMs for quick top‑ups, but you’ll usually get better rates and shorter lines in the city—use the airport for essentials, then handle the rest in town.
No classic duty‑free at Wilson—most flights are domestic—but there are handy shops for last‑minute Kenyan coffee, tea, and souvenirs in the lobby and after security. For true tax‑free deals, plan to shop at Nairobi’s international airport; Wilson’s outlets generally follow the first‑flight‑to‑early‑evening schedule.
Between the two compact terminals you’ll find around four food spots—mostly coffee kiosks and grab‑and‑go counters—plus a sit‑down restaurant at the Aero Club with runway views. Coffee typically runs KES 250–400 and full meals KES 1,200–2,000, just a touch above Nairobi city prices.
Quick help is on hand for minor issues during daytime flights, and nearby Langata Road pharmacies can supply painkillers, rehydration salts, and travel kits within minutes. If you need COVID testing or more advanced care, staff will guide you to accredited city labs and hospitals, with basic first aid typically free and onward services paid.
Flying light to the Mara? While there are no public lockers, airline desks on the ground‑floor departures level can hold bags securely for ticketed passengers, typically from about KES 500–1,200 per 24 hours—bring photo ID and plan pickup during desk hours (roughly 06:00–19:00).
Settle into the airline lounges run by SafariLink and AirKenya or relax in the compact gate‑side halls, with reliable Wi‑Fi, plenty of plugs, and light refreshments to make the wait easy. Facilities open early and close in the evening, with access mainly for ticketed passengers and occasional paid entry when space allows.
WIL
•
HKNW
Local time
11:32
We are still collecting information about how to get to Wilson Airport. Please try again later.
Moscow
$646
Mombasa
$99
Dubai
$419
Eldoret
$127
Kisumu
$119
Lamu
$149
Ukunda
$91
Zanzibar
$369
Johannesburg
$350
Malindi
$135
Doha
$429
Lusaka
$440
pages.airport.special-offers.no-data