• Name: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA)
• Code: NBO
• Terminals: Two (Terminal One: international and domestic arrivals and departures; Terminal Two, low-cost carriers)
• Airlines: 40+
• Services: Currency exchange, ATMs, lounges, restaurants, duty-free shopping, medical facilities, prayer rooms, car rentals, and taxi services

Located in Embakasi, Jomo Kenyatta airport is approximately 9 miles southeast of Nairobi city center. Travel time can take anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour by car, depending on traffic, and if you’re taking public transit, anywhere from an hour to an hour and 30 minutes. Always allow plenty of time for your Nairobi airport transfer—you want to arrive well ahead of your flight’s departure.

Jomo Kenyatta airport has two terminals. Terminal One is arranged in a semicircle; sections 1A, 1B, 1C, and 1E are for international arrivals and departures, and 1D is for domestic arrivals and departures. Low-cost carriers arrive and depart from Terminal Two.

During rush hour, a Nairobi airport shuttle runs between Terminals One and Two every 10 minutes. Outside of rush hour, this service is available every 30 minutes. Walking between the terminals can take 15 minutes.

From airport taxi to public transport, these transfer services make it an easy trip from the arrivals hall to the city center.

Nairobi airport taxis are a stress-free travel option. Taxis are available in front of Terminal One and Terminal Two. The taxi cost is often a fixed rate and should be agreed upon before leaving. Inform the driver of your destination and ask for an estimate or confirm the fare before getting in the car. The initial fare for a Jomo Kenyatta airport taxi can range from KSh200 to 300 (Kenyan shillings; KES).

Uber and Bolt conduct Nairobi airport transfers, offering both pickups and drop-offs from JKIA. Both apps provide an estimate of your fare for acceptance and notify you of pickup and drop-off locations. They’re also said to be lower in cost than traditional taxis.

Operated by Citi Hoppa, bus 34 connects Jomo Kenyatta airport to the Nairobi city center. The bus may make several stops, depending on how many passengers are onboard.

Before you book an Uber, check to see if your hotel offers a Nairobi airport transfer to its guests; many properties nearby do. These services can vary from complimentary hotel shuttles to private transfers, prescheduled and prepaid, flight monitoring included.

There are several car parks located around Jomo Kenyatta airport. Near the terminal buildings, a covered multistory parking facility is ideal for short-term parking. Rates vary depending on the duration of your stay.

There’s also an outdoor parking area near the terminal buildings, suitable for both short-term and long-term parking. Pricing starts from KSh60 per hour.

Further away from the terminal buildings is a long-term parking area, connected to the terminals via shuttle. You’ll pay a set price: KSh7000 per 24 hours.

Short-duration parking is offered for 12 hours maximum. One hour can cost KSh70, and pricing maxes out at KSh200.

Rental-car companies at Nairobi airport include Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, and Sixt. It’s advised to book in advance to ensure vehicle availability.