Flights New York – Nairobi (EWR-NBO) from $1,153*

Plan your flight from New York to Nairobi

How to get from Nairobi airport to the city center?

Nairobi airport (NBO) is located 18 km away from the city center. We recommend that you contact your hotel before arrival to find out whether it provides a shuttle service from the airport. Otherwise, use one of the three transfer options to get to the city from the airport – by taxi, by bus or with a mini-bus. A taxi journey, the most popular transfer option, takes around 40 minutes depending on the time of the day. You can also choose to travel by bus. Line 34 runs every 20 minutes Monday to Friday between 6am and 9pm. It takes about 60 minutes to reach the city center by bus or by mini-bus, called ‘matatu’ by the locals.

What is the best time for your flight from New York to Nairobi?

Plan your flight from New York to Nairobiat any season. Nairobi's climate is almost ideal. Nairobi is situated in the middle of East Africa, but at a high altitude ensuring its mild climate. Throughout the year, the temperatures remain comfortable and humidity stays low. Winter lasts from June to September, and summer from December to March with two rainy seasons in between – a shorter one in spring, and a longer one in fall. April is the rainiest month of the year, and February is the sunniest.

What are some of the best things to do in Nairobi?

It is not a coincidence that Nairobi has emerged as a popular tourist destination. In Nairobi, you will find hip art and design hubs, vibrant nightlife, and stunning nature. The city presents an exciting cultural blend of the local and the global. To navigate the city efficiently, rely on local guides to show you around the fast-paced city.

Explore Kenyan wildlife – in Nairobi, you are never too far away from nature. In the vicinity to the city, you will find the Mount Longonot National Park, overlooked by a dormant volcano covered with an emerald-green forest. The Karura Forest is located right in the middle of the city – head here for a hike or a refreshing bike ride.

Nairobi is a business hub that attracts international crowds, and it is also a cultural center, with budding filmmaking, fashion and art scenes. Make sure to visit the city's up-and-coming galleries, and on Sunday, head to the Nairobi Flea Market for their traditional weekly brunch and get to know emerging local artists, artisans and fashion brands.

Nairobi's culinary scene is varied and diverse. Here, you can find fresh interpretations of Western cuisine, as well as great Indian street food. Make sure to try the local staple – the ugali is a maize porridge that is eaten with barbequed meat, vegetable and collard greens.