Nairobi · NBO
45 minutes to city center. 6–24 hours of layover time.
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NBO
Connection times, lounges, and transit rules for NBO.
Min connection time
Same terminal
30min
Different terminal
30min
LOUNGES
Kenya Airways Pride Lounge
Terminal Main International · Kenya Airways Business Class, SkyTeam Elite Plus
Nairobi Serena Lounge
Terminal Main International · Priority Pass, Lounge Key
DAY ROOMS
No day room data available.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). US passport holders can get an e-visa on arrival ($51). Nairobi city center ~30 min by taxi. Nairobi National Park is adjacent to the airport. Game drives possible with a long layover.
TIME
58
THINGS TO DO
95
VALUE
86
STRESS
50
Giraffe Centre and nyama choma in 4 hours: feed giraffes, goat, Nairobi hills.
Nairobi (NBO) is a genuine transit hub with a city worth exploring. 45 minutes gets you to the center. 6–24 hours of layover time.
Highlights nearby
Mambo Chicken
food
1 min walk
Maestro Bistro&Grill
food
1 min walk
Acacia Garden
entertainment
1 min walk
Phoenix Players, the Professional Centre
entertainment
1 min walk
Ama Safaris
sight
1 min walk
Magical Angel Destinations Safaris
sight
1 min walk
Getting around
Plan your 6h
- 09:00Transit to city center45 min
- 09:45Ama Safaris90 min
- 12:15Return to airport45 min
- 13:00At gate120 min
- 15:00Head to gate
Logistics
Drop your luggage. Don't drag it around the city.
JKIA Left Luggage
Terminal 1A arrivals
$5/bag
2 min walk
Ole Sereni Hotel
Adjacent to Nairobi National Park, 15 min from airport
$60/day
0 min walk
From the terminal to the good part.
Uber/Bolt
to city center
Most reliable option, pay by card or cash
50 min
$12.00
Airport Taxi
to city center
Fixed rate from official taxi desk, negotiate beforehand
45 min
$25.00
Kenya Bus Service
to city center
Route 34 to CBD, can be crowded
75 min
$2.00
Kenya Wildlife Service Smart Card
Nairobi National Park entry (normally $43 for foreigners)
Purchase at park gate, valid for single entry
$50
per day
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