Travelling from Arusha Airport (ARK) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 20 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Arusha Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
Arusha and Nairobi share the UTC+3 timezone. This means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Flights from ARK to NBO start from 13:00 — the earliest with Regional Air Services. The last service of the day is at 13:00 with Regional Air Services. In total, you can choose from seven weekly Arusha Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport flights.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your ARK to NBO flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as April, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Regional Air Services has direct flights from Arusha Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Nairobi — and maybe even more of Kenya if your schedule allows.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Regional Air Services on this route.
Opt for a stopover if you prefer to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see all your options for tickets from Arusha Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Zanzibar International Airport is a popular stopover on the ARK to NBO route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Arusha Airport (ARK) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
At the moment, Rs56,067 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Arusha Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs110,366. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from ARK to NBO, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first released.
November is the cheapest month for flights from Arusha Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from ARK to NBO.
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Handy information about Arusha Airport (ARK)
Central Arusha to Arusha Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Catching an early flight from Arusha Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to ARK:
Arriving at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
If you're landing on a late Arusha Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these hotels near NBO:
Say yes to new adventures 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.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport about three weeks ahead.
Getting from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to central Nairobi
From Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting there by public transport typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
July is the busiest month for flights from Arusha Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Nairobi in February.
Before locking in your flight from Arusha Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Nairobi, with the temperature ranging from 14ºC to 30ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from ARK to NBO in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC and 24ºC on average.
Explore more of Kenya
Mombasa is just one of the many places in Kenya waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Nairobi. Around 434 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Fort Jesus, Haller Park and Old Town of Mombasa.
Nakuru is another essential stop in Kenya and is around 145 kilometres north-west of Nairobi. No journey is complete without visiting ARTHUR GARDENS (WEDDING/EVENT GROUNDS), Upper Hill estate and Muhia's Conservation Forest.