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Mombasa
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Malindi
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Flight from Boston to Nairobi

FAQs - booking Kenya flights

  • Which are the shortest flights to Kenya?

    Flights from the US to Kenya mostly involve one or two stops before getting to their destination. Most of these flights take an average of 20h 5min for one-stop flights while flights with two stops take about 21h-23h. The quickest one-stop flights take around 18h, depart from (ORD) and have their final stops at (NBO). These flights are offered by United Airlines, Lufthansa, and Ethiopian Airlines.

  • Does Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) have lounges?

    Yes. If you’re a passenger at JKIA you can access several airport lounges where you can unwind. If you can purchase an annual membership, pay at the door, or buy a day pass you’ll gain access to any lounge in NBO. At any of the lounges, all boasting outstanding customer service, you'll have access to snacks, drinks, magazines, TV, and a flight information monitor. In Terminal 1A, airside close to Gate 13 is the Aspire Lounge. In Terminal 1C, you'll find the Simba Lounge and Turkish Airlines Lounge. In Terminal 2, Level 1, you'll find the Mount Kenya Lounge in the Domestic Departures and Mara Lounge in the International Departures. In Terminal 1A are the Pride Lounge and other Simba Lounge.

  • What are the travel requirements when flying to Kenya?

    United States nationals, just like nationals from most western countries, require a valid passport, a minimum of two blank passport pages, and a visa that can be obtained through an online application. If you would like to get a multiple entry visa, you will need to apply in advance from your nearest embassy. Travelers who would like to visit Rwanda and Uganda as well are advised to apply for an East Africa cross-border joint visa. This would allow you entry into the three countries on a single visa.

  • Is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport accessible to patrons with limited mobility?

    Yes, it’s accessible. NBO is wheelchair-friendly enabling easier movement around the Airport for persons with limited mobility. Also, NBO offers assistance to patrons with limited mobility traveling through the airport. The customer service office handles all requests for special assistance and provides specialized staff to assist a person with limited mobility throughout the airport. To get additional special assistance at NBO, you must contact your travel agent or airline before your flight.

  • Which airport should I fly into to enjoy the sandy beaches in Mombasa?

    If you enjoy being by the beach, you should fly to Moi International Airport (MBA). These flights can be taken from MIA, JFK, IAD, and ORD, and involve at least two layovers. This airport is located on the island of Mombasa, along the Indian Ocean. It is popular for its sandy beaches and world-class beach resorts. Mombasa is a short distance from Watamu, Diani, and Malindi, which have remarkable beaches and resorts.

  • How can I get to downtown Nairobi from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport?

    After landing at NBO, there are various transport choices from the airport to the city center. Inside Jomo Kenyatta International Airport’s terminal building in the Arrivals Hall, you’ll find taxi counters where you can book your taxi. The taxi ride from NBO can take approximately 40 minutes however it can differ depending on the traffic conditions. Also, to get downtown you can choose from various app-based cabs. Moreover, at NBO there are buses to take you to the city center. Visit the Information Desk at the Arrivals lobby to purchase your bus ticket or you can buy your ticket downtown on board. Board the bus between Terminal 1C and 1B and the trip takes roughly an hour under normal traffic conditions.

  • Is there public transportation from popular airports in Kenya?

    There are public transport options available within the airports in Kenya. From NBO, there are taxis and shared-ride minibuses (matatus) available at the ground transportation area. If you prefer taking a taxi, note that they are not metered; therefore, you will have to bargain a price with your driver before setting off. If you choose to take a matatu, they are the cheapest means of transport in Kenya. Always confirm that the matatu is headed to your destination before getting in.

  • Where can I dine at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport?

    While at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport your tummy starts rumbling, you can grab something to eat or drink at the airport. NBO has several dining places in its terminals to care for your stomach. At NBO in Terminal 1A, there are notable dining places. Additionally, the International Departure, Domestic Departures, and local arrival Gates are other great dining places at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

  • How long is the flight to Kenya?

    An average nonstop flight from the United States to Kenya takes 21h 59m, covering a distance of 8383 miles. The most popular route is New York - Nairobi with an average flight time of 14h 00m.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Kenya?

    The cheapest ticket to Kenya from the United States found in the last 72 hours was $491 one-way, and $745 round-trip. The most popular route is New York John F Kennedy Intl to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $806.

  • Which airlines fly to Kenya?

    Delta & Kenya Airways fly the most frequently from the United States to Kenya. The most popular route is from New York to Nairobi, and Delta and Kenya Airways fly this route the most.

  • What are the most popular destinations in Kenya?

    Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Mombasa (74% of total searches to Kenya). The next most popular destinations are Kisumu (18%) and Malindi (6%).Searches for flights to Eldoret (2%) are also popular.

  • How does KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a given destination and date is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Kenya

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Kenya flight deals.
  • If you require ATMs and currency exchange services once you get to Kenya, there are several exchange centers and ATMs available throughout Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), Kisumu International Airport (KIS), and Moi International Airport (MBA). In case you would also like to use banking services, these are also available within the airport.
  • Four major airports serve the republic of Kenya. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is the largest aviation facility in Kenya and the busiest. Moi International Airport (MBA) in Mombasa is the second busiest. Kisumu International Airport (KIS) and Eldoret International Airport (EDL) are other great alternatives to the two airports.
  • The majority of flights to Kenya have layovers at Doha Hamad International (DOH). At DOH, you can enjoy duty-free shopping. There are bookstores, souvenir shops, and high-end jewelry and fashion stores available to travelers. For travelers who love to keep fit, this airport has a fitness center with a gym, a swimming pool, a hydrotherapy tab, and two squash courts. This airport also has over 30 restaurants for travelers to enjoy.
  • If you’re flying to Kenya’s capital city, Nairobi you should consider booking your flight to NBO, the Airport is situated in Nairobi metropolitan city. Therefore, making it easier for you to move around the metropolitan city.
  • Fly to Nairobi if you would like to be close to Nairobi National Park. This park is located 8 miles away, a 32min drive from the airport, and serves as one of Kenya’s main tourist attraction sites. Travelers can get to the park via the taxis available at the airport, or through shared-ride minibuses (matatus), which is the cheaper option.
  • If you’re flying to Kisumu city for a holiday vacation, you should consider booking your flight to KIS. The Airport is the major airport serving the city of Kisumu hence placing you close to top tourist destinations such as Lake Victoria and Impala Park.
  • From Nairobi, travelers can easily access other countries in East Africa. This is because Kenya is located at the center of East Africa. In addition, Nairobi offers many direct flights to countries like Tanzania, Uganda, Sudan, and Ethiopia. If you would like to use other means, there are several bus shuttles available from Kenya to other East African countries at affordable rates.
  • NBO is the main hub for Kenya Airways, the national carrier of Kenya among other airlines such as Fly540, Jambojet, and African Express. If you’re connecting to several cities in Kenya, you should consider booking your flight with Kenya Airways as they have many connections from NBO.
  • Kenya does not offer foreign citizens the option to obtain a visa upon arrival. Instead, foreign citizens can get an e-visa by applying online.
  • If you are flying to Kenya, consider booking your flight to NBO. The airport serves as the ideal gateway into Kenya as well as Central and East Africa. The airport is well connected to major airports around the world and receives multiple airlines flying from New York (JFK), San Francisco (SFO), Chicago (ORD), Washington D.C. (IAD), and Los Angeles (LAX), among other cities.
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Top 5 airlines flying to Kenya

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from the United States to Kenya? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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DeltaOverall score based on 10502 reviews
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7.9Comfort
8.0Entertainment
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I've flown many many times on Northwest and then Delta. The crew on this flight were absolutely the best I've had the pleasure of being looked after by.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, May 2024MSP - YVR
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I've flown many many times on Northwest and then Delta. The crew on this flight were absolutely the best I've had the pleasure of being looked after by.

Flew first class so everything was great. But maybe because the flights were red eye, no meals were served, just chips. I flew Alaska Air 1st class at 9PM (2 hour flight) and they served beef short rib sliders!

Had to change aircraft due to a faulty door. Surprisingly it only caused about an hour and a half of delay. Delta handled this situation as well as can be expected.

Awful. Flight was continuously getting delayed and gates kept changing without any reason. Flight was delayed for more then 3 hours

Paid premium for Delta only to be on safe but tired old 767 with ancient cabin in mediocre condition. Poor wifi and horrible inflight entertainment. Hardly a premium experience. Should have flown SW and had fun flight crew and no pretense

Our flight to Zurich was delayed by almost 3 hours, so we missed our next flight. There was no indication it would be delayed this much. We were told the gate had changed and then it apparently took over 2 hours to load the "catering" on the plane. We were not compensated in any way for the trouble.

Rated entertainment as Mediocre as there were major problems with the Infotainment system that took probably a half hour for them to fix.

Your crew could maybe answer the call bell at least one of the times I pressed it. I pressed it first time with 2.5 hours left in our flight bc my partner was hungry and wanted a sandwich. We finally got the sandwich with 40 mins left in the flight.

Half the bathrooms assigned to economy were out of action

Delta crushed it. Flight attendant in first was attentive and just never stopped. Honestly one of the best domestic flights I’ve been on.

Besides the flight cancellation, everything else was prefect. Kudos to Malaysian Airlines.

Operated by American Airlines. Very chaotic and the crew was bit rough responding any enquiries. Restricted leg space.. Qatar would have been better

Qatar airways from Doha to guangzhau was excellent big bird Boeing 777 more room and smoothly flight, I Love it

It was good no problems made it on time for the next flight overseas!

The made us waiting and held our passports and boarding pass making us miss our flights

Not impressed. Only allowed one carry on on such a long flight.

The flight was good but my neighbor had the vent open full power for the whole flight and because the air was blowing from the side instead of from the top and I got very cold and ended up with a sore throat.

Bad experience with the delay n long wait time for connecting flight after missing the connection flight from Doha.

Wore experience due to delay and took me 3 days to reach my destination.

All over with Qatar airlines my experience was really bad due to delays and then putting me on different airlines and after 8 hours of wait I had to listen to their is no plane to fly for another 24 hours. Wore experience ever.

There were delays on both ends. It made it less than excellent. This plane was great though

AA1537 the AC was not working properly. It was very hot and uncomfortable.

So uncomfortable to sit in the tiny space on a long, international. Food was rough. Please, less white flour and processed food.

Worst experience flying American Airlines. I fly with them often, so I was super disappointed in the service I received at gate 30 in LGA on May 24, mid-day. The flight was delayed twice. I was patiently waiting in the American Airlines lounge when I received the notice on my app that the plane was boarding 45 minutes before its newly re-scheduled take off of 4 pm (from the orginal 1:45 pm then 3:00 pm). It took me 5 min to travel from the lounge to the gate and when I arrived there at 3:20 flight gate attendant told me the flight had closed and that they announced for passengers multiple times. I showed them the notification on my app and they were really rude and unempathetic. The person who rescheduled my flight at customer service wasn't any happier but was at least helpful in getting me on the next flight.

Flight was 1/2 hour delayed leaving Phoenix. Otherwise it was an average flight. Flight crew on this trip was very nice.

Our flight was delayed 2.5 hrs due to plane being too hot! After 1.5 hrs, airline decided to use another plane but had to wait for gate, baggage transfer & beverage transfer. Anyone could tell after first half hour that another plane was required and although did not affect us many would miss connecting flights at Heathrow. I have found the stewards are not the friendliest in the industry and the food is questionable, even as I like airplane food normally, the best of the 2 flights was the yogurt & granola for breakfast.

Everything was great except for the wifi was junk. Crew was super friendly and helpful

Was lucky to have a employee at the AA checkin counter that had compassion and understood they ordeal that we went through with our original flight being diverted, needing to stay in the aircraft and then flying to the original destination; adding hours to the trip and forcing us to miss our connection and our rebooked connection. She was able to get up on standby on the highest priority on the next flight to the closest airport we need to be at and it all worked out despite being many hours late.

Delayed so that missed connecting flight. Connecting flight was also delayed on the tarmac but they closed the gate before the rescheduled time.

Attendants were rude. Scowling. Seats were miserable and we paid extra.

The cabin is due for a refresh - the seats are very thin and not very comfortable. The AVOD system also did not work on one of the seats and the touch screen were very glitchy. The overall cleanliness of the aircraft could be improved

Paid an extra USD 100 for so-called Comfort seats. All of these (the bulkhead seats) had parents with babies and infants who were screaming much of the time. One mother even decided to change nappies on the seat. This was anything but comfort!

Front section of economy cabin is better than rear. Paid for seats selected.

Good flight. Paid for seats sat the frront section of the economy. Better than rear cabin.

Flight was delayed for 9 hours. We finally arrived ved at 0435hrs instead of 1950hrs the previous day. No compensation was provided.

Apart from delay of 3 hrs in Nairobi for onward flight to Dar all fine. Looked like operational issues caused it.

I booked a round trip flight and boarded a Kenya Airways trip from New York (JFK) to Nairobi (JKIA). First flight from New York to Nairobi was uneventful with no issues. However, the return flight was beyond disappointing. To begin with I had paid an extra $60 each for premium seats (me and my wife) in economy aisle 15 (B & A). However, upon settling down in the middle seat, I noticed that the controller had been ripped off meaning I would not have access to some of the seat functionalities like the individual lighting etc. I proceeded to alert a flight attendant that the controller was missing and she politely responded to me by telling me if I need anything, to use my wife’s seat controller (on the window seat) to call for assistance and I would be assisted accordingly. I was surprised by the response that she gave as it felt like my comfort and request for a service that I paid for was undermined, but nonetheless I opted to play it nice and kept my calm. After this I engaged in a conversation with a passenger (Caucasian / White male) who sat next to me on the aisle seat. In the process of having this conversation I asked him if he had paid for his seat. He went ahead to politely tell me that he had been moved from a seat in the back by one of the flight attendants and had not paid any extra fees. During this conversation, he noticed that the charging docks were not working and he needed to charge his iPad to watch his Netflix show (it was on pause). Alarmed by this, he went ahead and flagged one of the flight attendants who without wasting any time acted astonished and as fast as lightning was able to find him a better seat a few rows in front. Please note, all the charging plugs were not working for the three seats. In summary, below are the reasons for the low rating: 1. Charging for a broken seat: Kenya Airways should not charge for a defective seat. If a seat is defective and is paid for, the airlines should work out a way to either refund the customer or move the customer to a better seat – regardless of skin color. 2. Below Par Customer Service: Do not debilitate a customer’s request especially when a paid for service is not delivered – regardless of skin color. Assuming that I am comfortable with having to either keep alerting the flight attendant or relying on my wife’s seat to perform some of the functionality I may need is ridiculous. 3. Biasness / Inequality / Prejudiced Behavior: The Caucasian/ White male was treated with more favor. Not only was he moved around to make sure he was comfortable (free of charge) but all his complaints were resolved immediately without any hesitance. On the contrary, I being a black man of African descent who had paid an additional premium for his seat, I was completely ignored and told to settle for what I got.

It has been 1 week since arriving at my destination and I still have not recieved my kite surfing bags. Office will not communicate properly on location or when my bags will arrive. No advice on what to do on luggage that has not arrived in over a week. Simply not happy with Kenya airways at the moment.

Excellent. They canceled our flight & put us up for the night. Then upgraded us. We are impressed

The flight staff were not very kind. I went back to get a drink, 4 of them back there chatting. They all looked at me continued to talk then they started doing stuff and one finally asked after I was standing there awhile what I needed. This happened multiple times. The movies were not the great and seemed dated. My seat squeaked every time I moved and it moved around a bit.

First time flying with BA and I will do it again. Staff at airport and on board were very nice and helpful

they are improving. The crew from Charlotte to Tampa was outstanding. SMILING and trying to be helpful with the customers.

Wonderful service and very comfy in the bulkhead in Economy Plus! Delicious food.

The BA team at Sky Harbor is deplorable, full of unnecessary attitude and poor communication. It seems like every member of the team was looking at another to solve the problem, instead of taking agency to do so themselves. I saw no less than 6 altercations with the same gate agent where he threatened to revoke the passengers boarding pass for asking a wildly reasonable question, something as simple as where the cue to board was. I’ve complained to BA before but it seems this isn’t an issue for them, which is very disappointing

Boarding poor in London,ok in Chicago. Don’t like Heatrow/terminal5

It was very good. We got a late start by about an hour and a half. However I worked rather have that than crash. It was purely mechanical. They had our tickets ready when we came off the plane in London for the next leg. The only mishap was when we got to Lisbon my husbands luggage made or bit mine didn't. All was not lost because I did finally get it 2 days later. I was really pleased that they c made the effort.

Leg space was not enough. The meal was not satisfactory.

Liked that my American Airlines status seamlessly transferred to BA so luggage check was free. Flights were on time, boarding quick. Wish they didn’t assign connecting gate so late at Heathrow.

The entire process was flawless and as expected flying first class. The only thing that I have a complaint on...when first boarding, the plane was EXTREMELY cold; then when we were trying to sleep, it was way too hot - just better regulating (especially trying to sleep) would have made it perfect.

- OK plane. Basic accommodations. OK food. The digital window shade wasn't working.

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