Travelling from Accra Airport (ACC) to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO): what you need to know
Around 5 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Accra Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport.
Nairobi is three hours ahead of Accra and is in the UTC+3 timezone.
Choose from seven weekly Accra Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport flights. The 13:05 departure with Kenya Airways is the earliest flight you can take. Kenya Airways operates the last service of the day at 22:00.
Leave enough time to catch your ACC to NBO flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like December. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Jetting into Nairobi (and then discovering more of Kenya!) is a snap with Kenya Airways. This popular airline has direct flights from Accra Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Kenya Airways.
Kenya Airways is the most punctual carrier offering ACC to NBO flights.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Accra Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between ACC and NBO:
Addis Ababa Airport
Abidjan Airport
Kigali Airport
Handy information about Accra Airport (ACC)
Of all flights leaving Accra Airport, 64% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Accra to Accra Airport is approximately 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey on public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near ACC. Whether you've booked an early flight from Accra Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO)
If you're getting in on a late Accra Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near NBO:
Pick up a Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport rental car and discover Nairobi and beyond with your own set of wheels. Auto-Union, Green Motion and Hertz are leading providers to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport about three weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO) to central Nairobi
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of Nairobi. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO)
August is the most popular month for flights from Accra Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Nairobi in March.
When booking your flight from Accra Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport, think about the type of weather you like. February is the warmest month in Nairobi, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ACC to NBO sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Kenya
Mombasa is just one of the many cities in Kenya waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Nairobi. Around 434 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Mombasa Marine National Park, Fort Jesus and Mombasa Beach.
If you want to check out another major destination in Kenya, head for Nakuru, roughly 145 kilometres north-west of Nairobi. Nakuru National Park, Lake Nakuru and Lake Nakuru View are among its highlights.