Flying from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO) to Cape Town Airport (CPT): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport to Cape Town Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 5 hours 45 minutes.
The timezone in Cape Town is UTC+2, which is one hour behind Nairobi.
Choose from three weekly Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport to Cape Town Airport flights. The 08:10 departure with Kenya Airways is the earliest flight available. Kenya Airways operates the last service of the day at 17:25.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your NBO to CPT flight.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Kenya Airways is your gateway to discovering Cape Town (and maybe even some other exciting parts of South Africa!). Check out the direct flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport to Cape Town Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Kenya Airways.
The most punctual carrier offering NBO to CPT flights is Kenya Airways. Its services arrive without delay 70.83% of the time.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport to Cape Town Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between NBO and CPT:
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
Addis Ababa Airport
Victoria Falls Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO) to Cape Town Airport (CPT)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport to Cape Town Airport flight is R 3,642. A round-trip fare is currently R 7,784. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book five months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from NBO to CPT.
The cheapest month for flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport to Cape Town Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
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Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport to Cape Town Airport.
Handy information about Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO)
When it comes to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport's on-time performance, 62% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Nairobi to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The journey on public transport usually takes 1 hour 5 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near NBO? If you're catching an early flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport to Cape Town Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Cape Town Airport (CPT)
If you're landing on a late Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport to Cape Town Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these hotels near CPT:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Cape Town Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Carwiz or First - Car Rental and experience more of Cape Town and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Cape Town Airport about one week before you set off.
When to fly to Cape Town Airport (CPT)
November is the most popular month for flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport to Cape Town Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Cape Town in March.
Lock in your flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport to Cape Town Airport for February if you want to visit Cape Town during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from NBO to CPT in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) on average.
Explore more of South Africa
Paarl is just one of the many places in South Africa waiting to be explored after you've experienced Cape Town. Around 56 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Zandwijk Wines, Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve and Landskroon Wines.
Around 97 kilometres east of Cape Town, Worcester is another essential stop in South Africa. No visit is complete without checking out Karoo Desert Garden, Kleinplasie Living Open Air Museum and Beck House Museum.
