Travelling from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO): what you need to know
Around 5 hours is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Cairo International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
Nairobi's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Nairobi one hour ahead of Cairo.
Take your pick of 19 weekly Cairo International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport flights. The 00:40 departure with EgyptAir is the earliest available. EgyptAir operates the latest service of the day at 23:55.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your CAI to NBO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Travelling to Nairobi (and then seeing more of Kenya!) is a breeze with EgyptAir. This popular airline offers direct flights from Cairo International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
EgyptAir tops the list for bookings on this route.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance for CAI to NBO flights is EgyptAir.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cairo International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between CAI and NBO:
King Abdulaziz International Airport
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Currently, $365 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Cairo International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $646. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get cheap tickets from CAI to NBO, book your journey six months ahead of your departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Cairo International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Handy information about Cairo International Airport (CAI)
63.38% of flights departing from Cairo International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Cairo International Airport is about 21 kilometres from central Cairo. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near CAI? If you're catching an early flight from Cairo International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Book a hotel near NBO if you're on a late Cairo International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Go where the road takes you with a Jomo Kenyatta International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Auto-Union, Green Motion or Hertz and see more of Nairobi and beyond.
For the best deal, book your ride from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport around three weeks before travelling.
Getting from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to central Nairobi
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to the centre of Nairobi has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
July is the busiest month for flights from Cairo International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Nairobi in February.
Book your flight from Cairo International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for March if you want to explore Nairobi during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC and 30ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CAI to NBO in July. Temperatures average between 12ºC and 24ºC then.
Explore more of Kenya
You've done Nairobi, now it's time to discover more of Kenya. Journey about 434 kilometres south-east to Mombasa to tick off its leading attractions. From Fort Jesus to Haller Park and Old Town of Mombasa, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 145 kilometres north-west of Nairobi, Nakuru is another essential stop in Kenya. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at ARTHUR GARDENS (WEDDING/EVENT GROUNDS), Upper Hill estate and Muhia's Conservation Forest.