Travelling from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Calgary International Airport (YYC): what you need to know
Calgary's timezone is UTC-6, making Calgary nine hours behind Nairobi.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your NBO to YYC flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Calgary International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between NBO and YYC:
Frankfurt Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Currently, R 10,345 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Calgary International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 17,951. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To find cheap tickets from NBO to YYC, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Calgary International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across each month and snap up a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from NBO to YYC.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Calgary International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Of all flights leaving Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, 67.1% land on time at their destination.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Nairobi. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 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 Calgary International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Consider booking a hotel close to YYC if you have a late Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Calgary International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Calgary International Airport rental car and explore Calgary and beyond with your own set of wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty and Avis are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Calgary International Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to central Calgary
YYC is located at 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
Calgary International Airport to central Calgary has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour.
When to fly to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Calgary International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Calgary. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in February.
When booking your flight from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Calgary International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Calgary, with temperatures ranging from 8ºC (46ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from NBO to YYC in December. Temperatures average between -18ºC (0ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF) then.
Explore more of Canada
Edmonton is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Calgary. Around 274 kilometres away to the north, check out popular attractions including Royal Alberta Museum, Fort Edmonton Park and Alberta Legislature Building.
Around 402 kilometres west of Calgary, Kelowna is another essential stop in Canada. Experience major highlights starting with Kasugai Japanese Garden, Waterfront Park and BC Wine Museum & VQA Wine Shop.
