Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ช Nairobi, Kenya

โšก Connection Time Dashboard

Domestic to Domestic
45
minutes
Domestic to International
80
minutes
Intl to International
95
minutes
Interline Transfer
125
minutes

๐Ÿข Terminal Guide & Navigation

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport operates with an integrated terminal complex featuring multiple terminal buildings designated 1A through 1E for international flights and 1D for domestic services, all connected within a single expansive facility serving as Kenya Airways' primary hub. The domestic terminal 1D handles flights throughout Kenya including routes to Mombasa, Kisumu, and various wildlife destinations, featuring streamlined check-in facilities designed for quick turnarounds, simplified security screening for domestic travel, and departure gates with basic amenities including cafes serving Kenyan coffee and local snacks. The international terminals 1A-1E process flights throughout Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Americas, featuring comprehensive check-in facilities with Kenya Airways and international carrier counters, advanced security screening with multiple lanes, immigration processing with separate counters for Kenyan citizens, East African Community nationals, and foreign visitors requiring visas or visa-on-arrival services. The departure areas include extensive duty-free shopping featuring Kenyan products including coffee, tea, Maasai jewelry, wood carvings, and traditional textiles, along with international brands and electronics. Dining options showcase Kenyan cuisine including nyama choma and ugali alongside international restaurants, coffee shops featuring local Kenyan coffee, and fast food options. Premium facilities include multiple lounges including Kenya Airways' Pride Lounge with shower facilities and business centers, along with shared-use lounges for various airlines and independent travelers. The airport provides comprehensive amenities including medical facilities equipped for tropical health concerns, children's play areas, prayer rooms, currency exchange for Kenyan shillings, car rental services, and ground transportation including taxis, buses, and ride-sharing services for the journey to central Nairobi, with airside transfer buses connecting the various terminal sections and special processing areas for connecting passengers to minimize walking distances in the expansive complex.

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Airlines Serving NBO

Kenya Airways
Jambojet
Ethiopian Airlines

๐Ÿ’ก Connection Tips

Interโ€‘terminal walks can be long; follow transfer signage.

๐ŸŽฏ Expert Travel Tips & Insights

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Pro Traveler Secret

Transit passengers should use the airside transfer buses and eVisa-ready lanes to bypass long security lines.

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Quick Facts

Minimum domestic connection: 45 minutes
International connections: 80 minutes
Interline transfers: 125 minutes

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Last updated: January 1980 | Data Source: IATA and other airline sites and resources