Travelling from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 15 minutes.
Nairobi's timezone is UTC+3, which is the same as Addis Ababa.
Every week, there are 35 Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport flights. If you'd like to jet off as early as possible, jump on the 03:30 Kenya Airways flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 23:15 with Ethiopian Airlines.
Your ADD to NBO flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Ethiopian Airlines is your ticket to exploring Nairobi (and maybe even some other great corners of Kenya!). Check out the direct flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Ethiopian Airlines.
The most punctual carrier offering ADD to NBO flights is Kenya Airways. Its services land without delay 78.05% of the time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between ADD and NBO:
Moi International Airport
Mogadishu International Airport
Entebbe International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport flight is Rs90,718. A round-trip ticket right now is Rs118,060. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book five months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from ADD to NBO.
The cheapest month for flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
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Handy information about Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
Of all flights leaving Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, 67.14% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Addis Ababa Bole International Airport from central Addis Ababa, it takes around 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking an early flight from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near ADD:
Arriving at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Book a hotel near NBO if you're on a late Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Jomo Kenyatta International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Auto-Union, Green Motion or Hertz to explore Nairobi and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport around three weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to central Nairobi
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from the centre of Nairobi. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour 10 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Nairobi. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for March if you want to explore Nairobi during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC and 30ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 12ºC and 24ºC. Search for cheap tickets from ADD to NBO sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Kenya
You've visited Nairobi, now it's time to discover more of Kenya. Journey around 434 kilometres south-east to Mombasa to tick off its leading attractions. From Fort Jesus to Haller Park and Old Town of Mombasa, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 145 kilometres north-west of Nairobi, Nakuru is another essential stop in Kenya. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at ARTHUR GARDENS (WEDDING/EVENT GROUNDS), Upper Hill estate and Muhia's Conservation Forest.