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Airports in Nairobi
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Overview
The primary airport for flights to Kenya, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport was named for the country's first prime minister. The facility serves more than five million passengers each year on flights from other African countries, as well as Europe and the Middle East.
The facility itself is basic, though it has a good selection of duty-free souvenir shops and a few good restaurants. Located 9.3 miles (15km) from central Nairobi, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is rather busier than it can handle, with long queues a common occurrence. Expansion plans are underway however, to increase capacity by 1.5 million passengers.
Location
The airport is situated 10 miles (16km) southeast of Nairobi.
Getting to the city
The bus services leave fairly regularly for the city centre; most travellers however take a taxi or arrange to be picked up by their hotel or tour operator.
Time
GMT +3.
Contacts
Tel: +254 (0)20 822 111
Nairobi Airport Taxis: the taxi fares above are intended as a guideline only.
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