Travelling from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO): what you need to know
Around 5 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Kotoka International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
The timezone in Nairobi is UTC+3, which is three hours ahead of Accra.
Each week, there are 12 Kotoka International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport flights. If you prefer to take off as soon as possible, pick the 09:20 Kenya Airways flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 22:00 with Kenya Airways.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your ACC to NBO flight.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Jetting into Nairobi (and then discovering more of Kenya!) is a snap with Kenya Airways. This popular airline has direct flights from Kotoka International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Kenya Airways on this route.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate for ACC to NBO flights is Kenya Airways.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Kotoka International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between ACC and NBO:
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport
Kigali International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Right now, R 7,428 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Kotoka International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 10,721. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from ACC to NBO, reserve your trip six months ahead of your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Kotoka International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from ACC to NBO.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Kotoka International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
Handy information about Kotoka International Airport (ACC)
Of the departures from Kotoka International Airport, 70.37% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Accra to Kotoka International Airport is approximately 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Have an early flight from Kotoka International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to ACC:
Arriving at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Consider booking a hotel close to NBO if you're taking a late Kotoka International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Jomo Kenyatta International Airport rental car and discover Nairobi and beyond with your own wheels. Auto-Union, Green Motion and Hertz are well-known companies you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to central Nairobi
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from central Nairobi. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
July is the most popular month for flights from Kotoka International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Nairobi in February.
Lock in your flight from Kotoka International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for March if you'd like to go to Nairobi during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from ACC to NBO in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF) on average.
Explore more of Kenya
Mombasa is just one of the many cities in Kenya waiting to be explored after you've seen Nairobi. Around 434 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Fort Jesus, Haller Park and Old Town of Mombasa.
Nakuru is another standout destination in Kenya and is around 145 kilometres north-west of Nairobi. No journey is complete without experiencing ARTHUR GARDENS (WEDDING/EVENT GROUNDS), Upper Hill estate and Muhia's Conservation Forest.