Flying from Juba Airport (JUB) to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Juba Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 30 minutes.
Nairobi's timezone is UTC+3, making Nairobi one hour ahead of Juba.
Each week, there are eight Juba Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to catch your JUB to NBO flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Kenya Airways on this route.
The most punctual carrier that offers JUB to NBO flights is Kenya Airways. Its services arrive as planned 70.73% of the time.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Juba Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between JUB and NBO:
Dubai Airport
Cairo Airport
Addis Ababa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Juba Airport (JUB) to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO)
R 4,765 is the lowest price for a one-way Juba Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 8,682. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Score cheap tickets from JUB to NBO by booking 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Juba Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
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Handy information about Juba Airport (JUB)
79% of flights that take off from Juba Airport reach their destination on time.
Central Juba to Juba Airport is around 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near JUB? If you've booked an early flight from Juba Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO)
Book a hotel near NBO if you have a late Juba Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Auto-Union, Green Motion or Hertz and explore beyond Nairobi's main sights.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport around three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO) to central Nairobi
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport to the centre of Nairobi has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO)
August is the busiest month for flights from Juba Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Nairobi in March.
Lock in your flight from Juba Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport for February if you want to go to Nairobi during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Search for cheap tickets from JUB to NBO sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Kenya
Nairobi is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Kenya you'll want to see. About 434 kilometres south-east of Nairobi, a trip to Mombasa will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Mombasa Marine National Park, Fort Jesus and Mombasa Beach.
Nakuru is another standout destination in Kenya and is around 145 kilometres north-west of Nairobi. No trip is complete without dropping by Nakuru National Park, Lake Nakuru and Lake Nakuru View.