Travelling from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO) to Incheon International Airport (ICN): what you need to know
The timezone in Seoul is UTC+9, which is six hours ahead of Nairobi.
To ensure you catch your NBO to ICN flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport to Incheon International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between NBO and ICN:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Addis Ababa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO) to Incheon International Airport (ICN)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport to Incheon International Airport flight is R 7,378. A return plane ticket right now is R 11,558. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from NBO to ICN, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport to Incheon International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across every month and score 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 time at their destination.
Central Nairobi to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near NBO. Whether you've booked an early flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport to Incheon International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Incheon International Airport (ICN)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport to Incheon International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ICN instead:
Follow your own route with a Incheon International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from WECAR, Hi Rent A Car or Alamo and venture far and wide through Seoul and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Incheon International Airport about four weeks ahead of your trip.
When to fly to Incheon International Airport (ICN)
August is the busiest month for flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport to Incheon International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Seoul in March.
The warmest month in Seoul is August, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport to Incheon International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from NBO to ICN in January. Temperatures average between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) then.
Explore more of South Korea
Seoul has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of South Korea waiting to be explored. Around 322 kilometres south-east of Seoul, a trip to Busan will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Gamcheon Culture Village, Haeundae Beach and Beautiful View Busan - Diamond Bridge.
Around 56 kilometres west of Seoul, Incheon is another favourite stop in South Korea. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at INSPIRE Arena, Wangsan Beach and Seokmodo Natural Forest.