Travelling from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Nairobi: what you need to know
The timezone in Nairobi is UTC+3. The city is two hours ahead of Barcelona, where Barcelona-El Prat Airport is located.
Allow plenty of time to catch your BCN to Nairobi flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as June, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
We make it simple to book plane tickets from BCN to Nairobi with a stopover. To see all the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers include:
Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Brussels Airport (BRU)
BCN is about 13 kilometres from central Barcelona. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 30 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Nairobi? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near BCN:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 80% of flights that depart BCN arrive at their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Nairobi
$523 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Nairobi flight. A round-trip ticket right now is $851. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from BCN to Nairobi, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
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Airports in Nairobi
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
The distance from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to central Nairobi is roughly 18 kilometres. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Book a hotel near NBO if you have a late flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Nairobi. Settle into one of these accommodation options and make arrival day easier:
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport about three weeks before your flight from BCN to Nairobi.
Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL)
The centre of Nairobi is around 10 kilometres from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL). Once your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Nairobi has hit the runway and you've made your way to arrivals, expect a drive of around 20 minutes.
If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 35 minutes or so.
You'll find some great places to park your luggage (and yourself) near WIL. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your BCN to Nairobi flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Generally speaking, the sooner you book, the bigger the savings and variety of vehicles. Lock in your ride from WIL the moment you know your dates.
Best time to go to Nairobi
December is the quietest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Nairobi, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Nairobi based on whether you like a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Nairobi is February, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Nairobi plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Look for cheap tickets from BCN to Nairobi in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC and 24ºC on average.
More about Nairobi
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Nairobi right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Nairobi:
The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and Masai Mara National Reserve are a couple of popular attractions to put on your Nairobi to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Giraffe manor.
Explore more of Kenya
Nairobi has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Kenya just waiting to be explored. About 434 kilometres southeast of Nairobi, a visit to Mombasa will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Mombasa Marine National Park, Fort Jesus and Mombasa Beach.
If you want to check out another side of Kenya, consider Nakuru, about 145 kilometres northwest of Nairobi. Nakuru National Park, Lake Nakuru and Lake Nakuru View are key reasons to visit.