Does Jomo Kenyatta International Airport have foreign exchange?

Travellers can purchase foreign exchange up to 60 days before departing South Africa. The following documents are required to order foreign exchange: A valid passport Proof of travel arrangements – flight tickets and accommodation ID document Proof of residential address (bank statement less than 3 months old or a utility bill)

Cheap Flights To Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

Q: Are there hotels near Jomo Kenyatta International Airport?

Easy Hotel Kenya Easy Hotel Kenya is one of the newest airport hotels in Nairobi. It is located in the Syokimau area – a 15-minute drive from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Amenities include a restaurant, a meeting room, car parking, internet access and business services. The Lazizi Premiere The only official hotel located at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, The Lazizi Premiere Is only 3 minutes from the terminals. Amenities include a contemporary café, a bar, a conference centre, a swimming pool and airport shuttle services. Hilton Garden Inn Jomo Kenyatta International Airport The Hilton Garden Inn Jomo International Airport hotel offers the ideal relaxation. It is a 7-minute drive from Terminal 1E. Amenities include a heated infinity rooftop swimming pool, a fitness centre, and a lounge bar.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) flights

Airlines flying to and from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

Ethiopian Airlines

Emirates

Kenya Airways

British Airways

South African Airways

Qatar Airways

Turkish Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines

Emirates

Kenya Airways

British Airways

South African Airways

Qatar Airways

Turkish Airlines

Cheap flights to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

Prices observed in the past 7 days start from R2909 one-way and R5629 round trip. Fares and availability may change at any time, and additional terms may apply.

One-Way

Return

TAAG Angola Airlines

26 Jul

JNB

Johannesburg

One-Way

NBO

Nairobi

R3359

TAAG Angola Airlines

19 Jul

CPT

Cape Town

One-Way

NBO

Nairobi

R5449

Ethiopian Airlines

03 Jul

HRE

Harare

One-Way

NBO

Nairobi

R4569

Air Tanzania

25 Jun

VFA

Victoria Falls

One-Way

NBO

Nairobi

R6199

Kenya Airways

03 Nov

KGL

Kigali

One-Way

NBO

Nairobi

R5729

Air Tanzania

30 Dec

ZNZ

Zanzibar

One-Way

NBO

Nairobi

R2909

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About Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

Nairobi, Kenya

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is situated in Nairobi, the capital of and largest city in Kenya. The airport is named after the first Kenyan president and prime minister. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is situated on a lava plain, and in February 2017 it was awarded a Category One Status by the Federal Aviation Administration of the United States, allowing possible flights between the U.S. and Nairobi.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (IATA code: NBO) is the seventh busiest airport in passenger traffic on the African continent, and the hub airport of Kenya Airways. Flights to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport are provided by international airlines such as South African Airways, Air Mauritius and British Airways. NBO is a 25-minute drive from the city centre.

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Getting to and from the Airport

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport physical address: Embakasi, Nairobi, Kenya

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is located 15 km southeast of Nairobi’s central business district. Metered taxis, car hire, airport shuttles and Uber options are available to transport you to your destination.

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General Information

Essential details you need to know before your trip

Country

City

Kenya

Nairobi

IATA code

Currency

NBO

Kenyan Shilling (KES)

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TIME ZONE

Type G

GMT 3

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Frequently asked questions

Overview

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is the ideal gateway into and out of East and Central Africa. With flights scheduled to destinations in over 50 countries, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport served over 7 million passengers in 2016. Formerly called Embakasi Airport and Nairobi International Airport, the airport was renamed after President Kenyatta sfter his death about five months later on 22 August 1978.

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Shopping

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport caters to a large range of cuisine options. Airport patrons can enjoy a range of food and drink options available at cafés, restaurants and bars.

Find all your essentials and gifts at the shops at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Aside from amazing duty-free shops, there are great clothing, perfume, electronics, alcohol and tobacco, and souvenir stores.

Facilities

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport international departures terminal has relaxing lounges for economy class travellers, including Aspire Lounge, Turkish Airlines Star Alliance Lounge and Mara Lounge.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport has a wide variety of facilities, including a prayer room, information desks, a business centre, a children’s play area, a post office, a medical service and banking.

Hotels

Easy Hotel Kenya

Easy Hotel Kenya is one of the newest airport hotels in Nairobi. It is located in the Syokimau area – a 15-minute drive from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Amenities include a restaurant, a meeting room, car parking, internet access and business services.

The Lazizi Premiere

The only official hotel located at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, The Lazizi Premiere Is only 3 minutes from the terminals. Amenities include a contemporary café, a bar, a conference centre, a swimming pool and airport shuttle services.

Hilton Garden Inn Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

The Hilton Garden Inn Jomo International Airport hotel offers the ideal relaxation. It is a 7-minute drive from Terminal 1E. Amenities include a heated infinity rooftop swimming pool, a fitness centre, and a lounge bar.

Forex

Travellers can purchase foreign exchange up to 60 days before departing South Africa.

The following documents are required to order foreign exchange:

A valid passport
Proof of travel arrangements – flight tickets and accommodation
ID document
Proof of residential address (bank statement less than 3 months old or a utility bill)

Parking

There are long-term and short-term parking options available at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Airport patrons can use Park ‘N Fly – shuttles are provided every three to five minutes, shuttling customers to and from the airport.