Travelling from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO) to Barcelona Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Barcelona is two hours behind Nairobi and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to make your NBO to BCN flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport to Barcelona Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between NBO and BCN:
Istanbul Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Cairo Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO) to Barcelona Airport (BCN)
R 5,317 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport to Barcelona Airport flight. Return flights start from R 6,871. These fares may change based on availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from NBO to BCN, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport to Barcelona Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across each month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO)
Of the flights that depart from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport, 62% land on schedule at their destination.
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Nairobi. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport to Barcelona Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near NBO:
Arriving at Barcelona Airport (BCN)
If you're coming in on a late Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport to Barcelona Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near BCN:
Pick up a Barcelona Airport rental car and explore Barcelona and beyond with your own set of wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Nizacars Rent A Car are popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Barcelona Airport around four weeks ahead of your departure.
When to fly to Barcelona Airport (BCN)
July is the busiest month for flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport to Barcelona Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Barcelona in March.
When booking your flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport to Barcelona Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Barcelona, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from NBO to BCN in January. Temperatures average between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Spain
Barcelona has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Spain you'll want to see. Around 257 kilometres west of Barcelona, a trip to Zaragoza will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
Around 402 kilometres west of Barcelona, Logroño is another favourite stop in Spain. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Bodegas Faustino, Bodegas Campo Viejo and Bodegas Valoria.