Flying from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Narita International Airport (NRT): what you need to know
The timezone in Tokyo is UTC+9, which is six hours ahead of Nairobi.
Your NBO to NRT 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 when you're flying internationally.
Flying during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Narita International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between NBO and NRT include:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Narita International Airport (NRT)
Rs124,825 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Narita International Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs243,237. These fares can change based on availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from NBO to NRT if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your flight from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Narita International Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from NBO to NRT.
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Handy information about Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
67.1% of flights taking off from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Nairobi. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Narita International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to NBO:
Arriving at Narita International Airport (NRT)
Reserve a hotel near NRT if you're taking a late Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Narita International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Narita International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Airport Car Hire, JDM Rent a car or Miki Car Hire and venture far and wide through Tokyo and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Narita International Airport about four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Narita International Airport (NRT) to central Tokyo
NRT is located at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
From Narita International Airport, Tokyo is approximately 64 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Narita International Airport (NRT)
July is the busiest month for flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Narita International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Tokyo in April.
Before locking in your flight from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Narita International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Tokyo, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC to 29ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from NBO to NRT in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 15ºC and 20ºC on average.
Explore more of Japan
You've visited Tokyo, now it's time to explore other corners of Japan. Journey around 31 kilometres south-west to Yokohama to check off its leading attractions. From Teishoin to Seya Christian Church and Banfukuji, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you want to check out another major stop in Japan, head for Osaka, roughly 402 kilometres west of Tokyo. Osaka Castle, Dotonbori and Universal Studios Japan are among the biggest draws.