How to find cheap flights to Olkiombo Airport (OLX)
The cheapest price currently available for a one-way flight to Olkiombo Airport is Rs222,962. A round-trip plane ticket to OLX right now is Rs347,783.
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Roughly 11 months in advance is an excellent time to book tickets to Maasai Mara, where Olkiombo Airport is located. That's the general recommendation if you want to lock in the lowest fares.
Click on the 'Add nearby airports' option and broaden your search for cheap flights to Maasai Mara. This will list all the airports around your departure and arrival points.
Think about taking a flight with a stop, as indirect routes usually cost less. Just uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Olkiombo Airport.
Best time to go to Maasai Mara
April is typically the cheapest month to hop on a flight to Maasai Mara.
To find the cheapest month for flights to OLX, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you're flexible with your dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.
If you want to experience Maasai Mara at its busiest, book your flights to OLX for April. Going on holiday during peak seasons often means more to do and see than at other times.
The quietest time of the year to go is April. Lock in your plane tickets to Maasai Mara then and enjoy the top attractions at a more relaxed pace.
The weather can make or break a holiday, so consider the kind of conditions you enjoy travelling in. Maasai Mara is warmest in February, averaging between 14ºC and 31ºC.
Temperatures are at their lowest in June, when they range from 12ºC to 27ºC.
July gives you the best chance of sunshine. With two days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Maasai Mara.
Rain is more common here during April, which gets around 15 days of wet weather.
Flying to Olkiombo Airport (OLX): What you need to know
Take the fast track to Maasai Mara with AirKenya Express. This popular airline operates direct flights to Olkiombo Airport.
Whether you're arriving late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some great hotels near Olkiombo Airport. Check in and relax at one of these after your flight to OLX:
Getting to central Maasai Mara from Olkiombo Airport (OLX)
OLX is located about 8 kilometres from central Maasai Mara.
Looking to grab a ride-share or a taxi to the centre? How long it takes will depend on when your flight to OLX touches down. Check ahead for the best route and estimated travel times.
If you'd like to stay close to all the action in Maasai Mara, drop your bags at one of these popular options:
Maasai Mara highlights
Put these popular attractions high on your must-visit list after stepping off your flight to Maasai Mara:
Maasai Mara National Reserve: Located around 5 kilometres west of the city centre, this landmark is an ideal spot to start your sightseeing around the city.
Masai Village: Hit up this landmark next. Around 10 kilometres northeast of the city centre, it's worth checking out to get the full Maasai Mara experience.
How to get to Narok from Olkiombo Airport (OLX)
Headed to the nearby city of Narok? It's about 129 kilometres from OLX. Give yourself around 2 hours 40 minutes to drive there.
Travelling from Olkiombo Airport (OLX) to Migori
Migori is around 80 kilometres from Olkiombo Airport if that's where you're going.
Going there by car takes roughly 3 hours 10 minutes.
Explore more of Kenya
There are plenty more places to explore in Kenya, starting with Nairobi. Masai Mara National Reserve, The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and Giraffe manor are must-visits in this city, which is around 193 kilometres east of Maasai Mara. Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is the major airport in Nairobi.
Nakuru might just become one of your favourite stops in Kenya. You'll find it roughly 161 kilometres northeast of Maasai Mara. Nakuru National Park, Lake Nakuru and Lake Nakuru View are high on many visitors' lists.
About 209 kilometres north of Maasai Mara, Eldoret is worth working into your travels. Great reasons to visit include BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Eldoret, Eldoret Nature & Culture Centre and The Eldoret City of Champions Monument.