Travelling from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO): what you need to know
The timezone in Nairobi is UTC+3, which is eight hours ahead of Washington DC.
Give yourself enough time to make your IAD to NBO flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Washington Dulles Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between IAD and NBO:
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Brussels International Airport
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How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO)
R 7,870 is the best price for a one-way Washington Dulles Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 12,574. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
To find cheap tickets from IAD to NBO, book early. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport across each month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport.
Handy information about Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Washington Dulles Airport, 77% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Washington Dulles Airport from central Washington DC, it takes about 45 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to IAD? If you're boarding an early flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO)
Reserve a hotel close to NBO if you're taking a late Washington Dulles Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport rental car and explore Nairobi and beyond with your own wheels. Auto-Union, Green Motion and Hertz are top outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport around three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO) to central Nairobi
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport to central Nairobi has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO)
The quietest month for a flight from Washington Dulles 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.
The warmest month in Nairobi is February, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from IAD to NBO in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF) on average.
Explore more of Kenya
You've done Nairobi, now it's time to explore other parts of Kenya. Journey around 434 kilometres south-east to Mombasa to check off its top attractions. From Mombasa Marine National Park to Fort Jesus and Mombasa Beach, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 145 kilometres north-west of Nairobi, Nakuru is another favourite stop in Kenya. Start your sightseeing at Nakuru National Park, Lake Nakuru and Lake Nakuru View.