Flying from Bangkok to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO): What you need to know
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK) is Bangkok's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Bangkok to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) jetting off from here.
9 hours 5 minutes is the average duration of a direct Bangkok to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport flight.
Nairobi is four hours behind Bangkok. Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is located in Nairobi, which runs on the UTC+3 timezone.
You can choose from 4 direct services a week between Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK) and Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). This is the busiest route, with Kenya Airways offering a 1am departure from BKK to NBO.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from Bangkok to NBO.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like February. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and as much as four hours for international journeys. After checking in, you can use any extra time to relax or go over your itinerary.
Airports in Bangkok
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
Go straight to your destination from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK). Direct flights from Bangkok to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) operate from here.
When jetting out of BKK, you can take a direct flight from Bangkok to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport with Kenya Airways.
Kenya Airways is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from BKK to NBO.
Among carriers operating on this route, Kenya Airways has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
We make it easy to find cheap flights from Bangkok to NBO with a stopover. To explore your options leaving from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between BKK and NBO include:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Travelling from central Bangkok to BKK takes about 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Bangkok to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport:
68% of flights that leave from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Think about building a stopover into your journey at Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM). It's a popular transfer point for flights from Bangkok to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) departing Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Bangkok to DMK in around 1 hour 5 minutes. The airport is roughly 24 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 35 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Bangkok to NBO flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 66%.
About Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Consider staying in a hotel near NBO if you're catching a late flight from Bangkok to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and be under the covers in no time flat:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Auto-Union, Green Motion or Hertz and explore beyond Nairobi's usual tourist stops.
For the best deal, book your ride around three weeks in advance of your Bangkok to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport flight.
Getting from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to central Nairobi
From Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, central Nairobi is around 18 kilometres away. It takes about 30 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bangkok to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is R 5,280. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 9,045. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
Snap up cheap flights from Bangkok to NBO by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for finding the biggest deals.
The best month for scoring cheap Bangkok to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates that offer the biggest savings.
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The best time to fly from Bangkok to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
July is when most people book flights from Bangkok to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). Visit Nairobi in October if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Lock in a Bangkok to NBO plane ticket departing in March if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Nairobi to range from 14ºC (57ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Bangkok to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in July when temperatures are between 12ºC (54ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
More about Nairobi
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Nairobi right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Bangkok to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport:
Masai Mara National Reserve and The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust are just a couple of the leading attractions to put on your Nairobi travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Giraffe manor.
Explore more of Kenya
You've seen Nairobi, now it's time to explore more of Kenya. Travel about 153 kilometres northwest to Nakuru to tick off its top sights. From Nakuru National Park to Lake Nakuru and Lake Nakuru View, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 274 kilometres northwest of Nairobi, Eldoret is another essential stop in Kenya. Experience major highlights starting with BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Eldoret, Eldoret Nature & Culture Centre and Kapsoya hill.



