Travelling from Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO): what you need to know
Nairobi is two hours ahead of Rome and observes the UTC+3 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to make your FCO to NBO flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between FCO and NBO:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO)
At the moment, R 4,449 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Rome Fiumicino Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 8,600. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from FCO to NBO. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport across every month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from FCO to NBO.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Of the flights that depart from Rome Fiumicino Airport, 78% touch down on time at their destination.
Rome Fiumicino Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Rome. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 30 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel near FCO? If you're catching an early flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO)
Consider booking a hotel near NBO if you're taking a late Rome Fiumicino Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Auto-Union, Green Motion or Hertz and experience the lesser-explored corners of Nairobi and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport about three weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO) to central Nairobi
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of Nairobi. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Nairobi. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Before locking in your flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Nairobi, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Search for cheap tickets from FCO 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 discovered after you've experienced 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're interested in discovering another great destination in Kenya, head for Nakuru, about 145 kilometres north-west of Nairobi. Nakuru National Park, Lake Nakuru and Lake Nakuru View are the start of reasons to visit.