Direct flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

Nairobi is the hub for East Africa, and most international flights arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport as their entry point into Kenya. Due to its convenient location near car, bus, or light aircraft transportation links it makes traveling around easy; making an excellent starting point for exploring Kenya's National Parks or taking an overland safari tour.

Terminals 1A, 2 and 3 serve most domestic and international passengers within easy walking distance from each other and boast a paved runway of 4,117 metres long by 45 metres wide, making it suitable for large wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing B747. Terminal 1A provides service to domestic flights while Terminals 2 and 3 offer international.

Terminals are currently undergoing significant expansion and renovation work that should quadruple their handling capacity once completed.

Hotels near Jomo Kenyatta Airport

There are no hotels at Jomo Kenyatta Airport; however, there are various accommodations located along highways leading into and away from Nairobi as well as within Nairobi itself that can offer Wi-Fi, flat panel TVs, spa services and gym facilities for overnight guests.

Hotels near JKIA can be booked online or through travel agents; some of the best include Hilton Hotel Nairobi, Villa Rosa Kempinski and Hotel Ambassadeur Nairobi.

Reaching Nairobi Airport

Nairobi International Airport is approximately 8.855 km from central Nairobi and can be easily accessed by taxi, public transit and shuttle buses (Citi Hoppa). A railway link has also been planned but has yet to be implemented.

Nairobi Airport serves as a convenient hub for exploring Kenya's many national parks and beaches as well as Tanzania and Zanzibar. A variety of local airlines operate daily scheduled light aircraft services connecting Nairobi with most regions on an almost daily basis. This makes the airport an excellent starting point to discover these gems of nature!