Travelling from Philadelphia to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO): What you need to know
The timezone in Nairobi is UTC+3, which is eight hours ahead of Philadelphia. Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is located in Nairobi.
To ensure you get on your flight from Philadelphia to NBO, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
July is a busy month for air travel. If you're taking off then or around a major holiday like Christmas or Thanksgiving, be there even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from Philadelphia to NBO with a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between PHL and NBO include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Located around 18 kilometres from the centre of Philadelphia, PHL can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 30 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Philadelphia International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Philadelphia to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping just around the corner from the terminal:
77% of flights that leave from Philadelphia International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
The address for PHL is 8500 Essington Ave.
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)
You can get to TTN from the centre of Philadelphia in about 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 35 minutes to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Philadelphia to NBO flight? Relax in a hotel near Trenton-Mercer Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays have your key waiting:
Trenton-Mercer Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights that take off from this airport land at their destination on time.
The address for TTN is Scotch Road, Terminal Building.
About Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Have a late flight from Philadelphia to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Stay at one of these hotels near NBO and shut your eyes sooner:
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Getting from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to central Nairobi
From Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, central Nairobi is around 18 kilometres away. It takes about 30 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Philadelphia to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is R 9,008. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 13,973. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Philadelphia to NBO. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
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The best time to fly from Philadelphia to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
December is the quietest month for flights from Philadelphia to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Nairobi based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in a Philadelphia to NBO plane ticket departing in February if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Nairobi to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
July has temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Philadelphia to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Nairobi
Once you've booked your flight from Philadelphia to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Nairobi:
Masai Mara National Reserve and The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust are just a couple of the popular attractions to put on your Nairobi to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Giraffe manor.
Explore more of Kenya
Nakuru is just one of the many places in Kenya waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Nairobi. Around 153 kilometres away to the northwest, popular attractions include Nakuru National Park, Lake Nakuru and Lake Nakuru View.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in Kenya, head for Eldoret, roughly 274 kilometres northwest of Nairobi. BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Eldoret, Eldoret Nature & Culture Centre and The Eldoret City of Champions Monument are key highlights.
