Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi is Kenya's main gateway. Mombasa (MBA) serves the coast. From the U.S. and Canada most travelers fly one-stop through a European or Gulf hub; Kenya Airways has flown nonstop between New York (JFK) and Nairobi; check the airline for the current schedule. Total journey time is typically about 15 hours nonstop, or 18 to 25 hours with one stop.
Which airline
Kenya Airways, Qatar Airways, Emirates, Ethiopian, KLM, British Airways, Lufthansa, Turkish and Delta all serve Nairobi from North American connections. We check current routes and fares when we quote your trip and can book flights for you.
On arrival
Immigration checks your eTA (see Entry requirements), then baggage and a short customs walk. Our driver meets you in the arrivals hall with a name board. The drive to Nairobi hotels is 30 to 60 minutes depending on traffic.
Inside Kenya
Safari destinations are reached by light aircraft from Nairobi's Wilson Airport (Mara, Amboseli, Samburu, coast) or by road with your guide. Light aircraft have a 15 kg soft-bag luggage limit; we'll remind you when packing.
Last reviewed October 2026. Rules change; the official links on this page take precedence over anything written here.