Travelling from Buenos Aires to Nairobi: what you need to know
Begin planning your holiday by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Buenos Aires to Nairobi. Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) and Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) are Buenos Aires's main airports.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Wilson Airport (WIL) are Nairobi's chief entry points.
Nairobi's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Nairobi six hours ahead of Buenos Aires.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your Buenos Aires to Nairobi flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to Nairobi
To pick up cheap Buenos Aires to Nairobi flights, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
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Flying from Buenos Aires
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
Travelling from central Buenos Aires to AEP takes around 40 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Need a handy hotel near Jorge Newbery Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Buenos Aires to Nairobi, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Jorge Newbery Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 83.76% of flights that take off from AEP reach their destination without delay.
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
Get more out of your holiday with a stopover on your Buenos Aires to Nairobi flight. Visit family or friends or tick another city off your list. Whatever your plans, here's where you can stop between Ministro Pistarini Airport and Nairobi:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
EZE is around 27 kilometres from central Buenos Aires. It takes 35 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 10 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Buenos Aires to Nairobi, take it easy in one of these hotels near Ministro Pistarini Airport:
The majority of flights that leave Ministro Pistarini Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 84%.
Arriving in Nairobi
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is approximately 13 kilometres from central Nairobi. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 20 minutes.
Getting there by public transport will take you around 1 hour 10 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Buenos Aires to Nairobi, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near NBO:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Jomo Kenyatta International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Auto-Union, Green Motion or Hertz and explore beyond Nairobi's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your ride from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport around three weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Wilson Airport (WIL)
After your flight from Buenos Aires to Nairobi has hit the tarmac, you can get to the city centre in about 15 minutes by car. Central Nairobi is approximately 2 kilometres from Wilson Airport (WIL).
You can expect the journey to take approximately 45 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from Buenos Aires to Nairobi, rest your head at a hotel close to WIL. These are some comfortable options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Touch down, grab your Wilson Airport rental car, and set off without missing a beat. Auto-Union and Unicorn rent a car are top outlets to select from here.
Lock in the vehicle you want, not just what's left over, by securing your ride from WIL before your arrival. You can also avoid last-minute price surges, especially during busy airport times.
Best time to go to Nairobi
July is the most popular month for flights from Buenos Aires to Nairobi. To travel when it's less crowded, visit Nairobi in February.
Book a Buenos Aires to Nairobi ticket departing in March if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Nairobi to range from 14ºC to 30ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Buenos Aires 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 looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Nairobi right here. Explore these hotels after you've booked your flight from Buenos Aires to Nairobi:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Nairobi National Park, The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and Westlands Maasai Market D at the roof top are top sights which should feature on any well-planned Nairobi itinerary.
Explore more of Kenya
Nairobi has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Kenya you should also see. Around 434 kilometres south-east of Nairobi, a trip to Mombasa will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Fort Jesus, Haller Park and Old Town of Mombasa.
Around 145 kilometres north-west of Nairobi, Nakuru is another favourite stop in Kenya. Start your sightseeing at ARTHUR GARDENS (WEDDING/EVENT GROUNDS), Upper Hill estate and Muhia's Conservation Forest.