Travelling from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO): what you need to know
Around 5 hours 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Cape Town Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport.
Nairobi's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Nairobi one hour ahead of Cape Town.
Flights from CPT to NBO start at 14:15 — the first with Kenya Airways. The last service of the day is at 23:30 with Kenya Airways. Overall, you can choose from three weekly Cape Town Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport flights.
Your CPT to NBO flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like November. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Travelling to Nairobi (and then exploring more of Kenya!) is a snap with Kenya Airways. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Cape Town Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport.
Kenya Airways has the highest passenger demand on this route.
With 68.0% of its services arriving as scheduled, Kenya Airways is the most punctual carrier offering CPT to NBO flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Cape Town Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between CPT and NBO include:
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
Maputo Airport
Victoria Falls Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO)
Currently, Rs86,257 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Cape Town Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs137,538. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To get cheap tickets from CPT to NBO, reserve your trip nine months ahead of your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Cape Town Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport is February. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from CPT to NBO.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Cape Town Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport.
Handy information about Cape Town Airport (CPT)
Cape Town Airport maintains a solid on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from CPT arrive on schedule 81% of the time.
Cape Town Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Cape Town. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 35 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Cape Town Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to CPT:
Arriving at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO)
If you're getting in on a late Cape Town Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near NBO:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Auto-Union, Green Motion or Hertz and explore beyond Nairobi's main sights.
Booking your vehicle from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport around three weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO) to central Nairobi
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of Nairobi. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO)
August is the busiest month for flights from Cape Town Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Nairobi in March.
Book your flight from Cape Town Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport for February if you want to explore Nairobi during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 30ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CPT to NBO in July. Average temperatures are between 12ºC and 24ºC then.
Explore more of Kenya
Nairobi has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Kenya waiting to be explored. Around 434 kilometres south-east of Nairobi, a visit to Mombasa will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Mombasa Marine National Park, Fort Jesus and Mombasa Beach.
Nakuru is another favourite destination in Kenya and is around 145 kilometres north-west of Nairobi. No journey is complete without visiting Nakuru National Park, Lake Nakuru and Lake Nakuru View.
