Flying from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO): what you need to know
Nairobi's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Nairobi two hours ahead of Barcelona.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your BCN to NBO flight.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Barcelona Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between BCN and NBO include:
Jeddah Airport
Cairo Airport
Brussels International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO)
Currently, Rs80,366 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Barcelona Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs151,126. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
It's often best to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from BCN to NBO. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Barcelona Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
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Handy information about Barcelona Airport (BCN)
Barcelona Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from BCN arrive at their destination on time.
To get to Barcelona Airport from central Barcelona, it takes around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel near BCN? If you're catching an early flight from Barcelona Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO)
Consider staying in a hotel near NBO if you're catching a late Barcelona Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Explore without limits with a Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Auto-Union, Green Motion or Hertz and chase adventure across Nairobi and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport about three weeks ahead.
Getting from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO) to central Nairobi
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from the centre of Nairobi. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO)
August is the busiest month for flights from Barcelona Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Nairobi in March.
Book your flight from Barcelona Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport for February if you want to visit Nairobi during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 30ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 12ºC and 24ºC. Look for cheap tickets from BCN to NBO around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Kenya
Nairobi has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Kenya just waiting to be explored. About 434 kilometres south-east of Nairobi, a trip to Mombasa will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Mombasa Marine National Park, Fort Jesus and Mombasa Beach.
If there's time to check out another corner of Kenya, head for Nakuru, about 145 kilometres north-west of Nairobi. Nakuru National Park, Lake Nakuru and Lake Nakuru View are key reasons to visit.