Flights to Nairobi
NBO · Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Jomo Kenyatta International sits 15km southeast of Nairobi and is East Africa's busiest airport as well as Kenya Airways' main hub. Kenya Airways and South African Airways run daily direct flights to Johannesburg, making JNB–NBO one of Africa's key business corridors. For international visitors it is the standard entry for Maasai Mara, Amboseli and Mount Kenya safaris, and a useful connection hub for West and East African onward routes.
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Quick facts
| Country | Kenya |
| Airport | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport |
| Best time to fly | Shoulder months like February, March, May and September are often easier on fares than holiday peaks. |
| Fly from | Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth |
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