Flying from Minneapolis to Nairobi: what you need to know
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is Minneapolis's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Minneapolis to Nairobi leaving from here.
When it comes to landing in Nairobi, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Wilson Airport (WIL) are the primary gateways.
The timezone in Nairobi is UTC+3, which is eight hours ahead of Minneapolis.
To ensure you make your Minneapolis to Nairobi flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
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Flying from Minneapolis
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling — and maybe even tour another city. When browsing Minneapolis to Nairobi flights departing from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
MSP is around 11 kilometres from central Minneapolis. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 25 minutes.
After a stress-free start to your journey? Stay near Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Whether you're taking an early flight from Minneapolis to Nairobi or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Of all flights leaving Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, 77.37% touch down on time at their destination.
You'll find MSP at 6040 28th Avenue South.
Arriving in Nairobi
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to central Nairobi takes about 20 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 13 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Minneapolis to Nairobi. Stay at one of these accommodation options near NBO instead:
Grab a Jomo Kenyatta International Airport rental car and discover Nairobi and beyond with your own wheels. Auto-Union, Green Motion and Hertz are popular outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport around three weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Wilson Airport (WIL)
Wilson Airport (WIL) is around 2 kilometres from central Nairobi. Once you've disembarked your flight from Minneapolis to Nairobi, it'll take you approximately 15 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can expect the trip to take roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near WIL. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your flight from Minneapolis to Nairobi:
Pick up a Wilson Airport rental car and make every stop one of your choosing. You can choose from popular providers like Auto-Union and Unicorn rent a car.
Pick the vehicle you actually want, not just what's left, by securing your ride from WIL before your arrival. You can also avoid last-minute price surges, especially during busy airport times.
Best time to go to Nairobi
July is the most popular month for flights from Minneapolis to Nairobi. To travel when it's less crowded, go to Nairobi in February.
Lock in a Minneapolis to Nairobi ticket departing in March if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Nairobi to range from 14ºC (57ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Look for cheap flights from Minneapolis to Nairobi around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Nairobi
Once you've booked your flight from Minneapolis to Nairobi, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Nairobi:
Nairobi National Park and The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust are just the start of the popular attractions to add to your Nairobi to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Westlands Maasai Market D at the roof top.
Explore more of Kenya
Nairobi has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Kenya you'll want to see. Around 434 kilometres south-east of Nairobi, a trip to Mombasa will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Fort Jesus, Haller Park and Old Town of Mombasa.
Nakuru is another standout destination in Kenya and is around 145 kilometres north-west of Nairobi. No journey is complete without visiting ARTHUR GARDENS (WEDDING/EVENT GROUNDS), Upper Hill estate and Muhia's Conservation Forest.
