Flying from Kinshasa N'Djili Airport (FIH) to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Kinshasa N'Djili Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport is 3 hours 30 minutes.
The timezone in Nairobi is UTC+3, which is two hours ahead of Kinshasa.
Take your pick of five weekly Kinshasa N'Djili Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport flights. The 10:00 departure with Kenya Airways is the earliest flight available. Kenya Airways operates the latest service of the day at 10:30.
Your FIH to NBO flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Flying during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Travelling to Nairobi (and then exploring more of Kenya!) is a snap with Kenya Airways. This popular carrier has direct flights from Kinshasa N'Djili Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport.
Kenya Airways is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Kenya Airways is the most punctual carrier offering FIH to NBO flights.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Kinshasa N'Djili Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between FIH and NBO include:
Istanbul Airport
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
Addis Ababa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kinshasa N'Djili Airport (FIH) to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Kinshasa N'Djili Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport flight is R 4,693. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 8,803. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from FIH to NBO if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Kinshasa N'Djili Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
Picking up cheap flights from FIH to NBO is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Kinshasa N'Djili 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 Kinshasa N'Djili Airport (FIH)
To reach Kinshasa N'Djili Airport from central Kinshasa, it takes about 40 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Staying the night at a hotel can take the stress out of reaching the airport on time. If you need a place to stay before your flight from Kinshasa N'Djili Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport, check out Hotel Stella. It's a short ride from FIH.
Arriving at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO)
If you're coming in on a late Kinshasa N'Djili Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near NBO:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Auto-Union, Green Motion or Hertz and explore beyond Nairobi's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO) to central Nairobi
From Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport, Nairobi is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO)
The quietest month for a flight from Kinshasa N'Djili Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Nairobi based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book your flight from Kinshasa N'Djili Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport for February if you'd like to explore Nairobi during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from FIH to NBO in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest 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 experienced Nairobi. Around 434 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Mombasa Marine National Park, Fort Jesus and Mombasa Beach.
Nakuru is another favourite destination in Kenya and is around 145 kilometres north-west of Nairobi. No trip is complete without experiencing Nakuru National Park, Lake Nakuru and Lake Nakuru View.