Flying from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Kisumu Airport (KIS): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Kisumu Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 55 minutes.
Nairobi and Kisumu are both in the UTC+3 timezone. This means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Take your pick of 217 weekly Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Kisumu Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with Jambojet Limited is the earliest available. Jambojet Limited operates the last service of the day at 18:50.
Give yourself enough time to make your NBO to KIS flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
With direct flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Kisumu Airport available through various airlines, getting to Kisumu (and then other destinations in Kenya) is a snap. You can travel nonstop with:
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Fly540 on this route.
With 70.99% of services landing as planned, Kenya Airways is the most punctual carrier operating NBO to KIS flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Kisumu Airport (KIS)
R 960 is currently the best price for a one-way Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Kisumu Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 1,919. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Book six months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from NBO to KIS.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Kisumu Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Kisumu Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
67.1% of flights that take off from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central Nairobi to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to NBO? If you've booked an early flight from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Kisumu Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Kisumu Airport (KIS)
Reserve a hotel near KIS if you're catching a late Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Kisumu Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Kisumu Airport (KIS) to central Kisumu
Kisumu Airport is approximately 6 kilometres from central Kisumu. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
When to fly to Kisumu Airport (KIS)
The quietest month for a flight from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Kisumu Airport is February, while June is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Kisumu based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When booking your flight from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Kisumu Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. February is the warmest month in Kisumu, with the temperature ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
June sees average temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Search for cheap tickets from NBO to KIS sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Kenya
Nairobi is just one of the many cities in Kenya waiting to be explored after you've seen Kisumu. Around 274 kilometres away to the south-east, its top attractions include Nairobi National Park, The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and Westlands Maasai Market D at the roof top.
If there's time to check out another corner of Kenya, head for Nakuru, roughly 145 kilometres east of Kisumu. ARTHUR GARDENS (WEDDING/EVENT GROUNDS), Upper Hill estate and Muhia's Conservation Forest are among its highlights.