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Travelling from Nairobi to Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport (JIB): what you need to know
There are two main airports you can start your journey from in Nairobi. Check out your options departing from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) or Wilson Airport (WIL) when reserving your flight from Nairobi to Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport (JIB).
Nairobi and Djibouti (where Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport is located) share the UTC+3 timezone. That means you won't need to change your watch on arrival.
To ensure you get on your flight from Nairobi to JIB, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a popular month such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Nairobi
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your flight from Nairobi to JIB. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). Take a pause at one of these popular options:
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
Mogadishu International Airport (MGQ)
From the centre of Nairobi, NBO is around 14 kilometres away. Visit the official airport website or use navigation apps to work out the best way to get there.
After a leisurely start to your break? Stay near Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Nairobi to Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Wilson Airport (WIL)
Visit family or friends or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Nairobi to Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport, check out these options when setting off from Wilson Airport:
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
Mogadishu International Airport (MGQ)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
You can arrive at WIL from central Nairobi in approximately 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport will take roughly 46 minutes to cover the 3 kilometres or so.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before boarding your flight from Nairobi to JIB? Unwind in a hotel near Wilson Airport before your break officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
About Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport (JIB)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Nairobi to Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near JIB instead:
Getting from Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport (JIB) to central Djibouti
Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport is approximately 5 kilometres from the centre of Djibouti. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 14 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Nairobi to Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport (JIB)
Rs142,757 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Nairobi to Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport. Return flights start from Rs302,926. Prices may vary depending on availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from Nairobi to JIB if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
Finding cheap tickets from Nairobi to Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your trip dates. Check out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across each month and snap up a great deal.
Set up a Price Alert and keep track of changes on this route through push notifications or email. You'll know straight away when the fares drop. Timing is key for finding cheap tickets from Nairobi to JIB.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Nairobi to Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport.
The best time to fly from Nairobi to Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport (JIB)
February is the quietest time to travel to Djibouti. Alternatively, follow the crowds and go in July. This is the most popular month for flights from Nairobi to Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport.
Before locking in your flight from Nairobi to JIB, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Djibouti, with the temperature ranging from 28ºC to 40ºC.
Travel in January if you want cooler conditions. Average temperatures range between 20ºC and 28ºC. However, this destination promises a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Nairobi to Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport.
More about Djibouti
After locking in your flight from Nairobi to Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Djibouti:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Place Menelik, Port of Djibouti and Khor Ambado Beach are popular attractions which should feature on any good Djibouti itinerary.
Complete your Djibouti trip with a car rental
We use the same magic that helped you find your cheap flight from Nairobi to Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport to track down your ideal ride. Browse our car rentals in Djibouti and compare offers in one place. Plus we give you all the info you need to know, from the most popular rental company to the best time to book.
