Flying from Nairobi to Juba International Airport (JUB): What you need to know
Nairobi is home to two main airports that set the stage for your next getaway. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Nairobi to Juba International Airport (JUB) flying out of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) or Wilson Airport (WIL).
Book a direct Nairobi to Juba International Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 1 hour 45 minutes.
Nairobi and Juba (where Juba International Airport is located) share the UTC+3 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch once you arrive.
The most popular route is from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Juba International Airport (JUB). Choose from 7 direct services each week. Kenya Airways operates a 7am departure between NBO and JUB.
Your flight from Nairobi to JUB won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
High season means busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stay on schedule.
Airports in Nairobi
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
You can take a direct flight from Nairobi to Juba International Airport (JUB) leaving from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).
You can book a direct flight from Nairobi to Juba International Airport with Kenya Airways. This top carrier operates services from NBO.
The top choice among passengers flying between NBO and JUB is Kenya Airways.
With an impressive 87.72% of services landing on schedule, Kenya Airways is the most punctual carrier operating on this route.
Located around 14 kilometres from central Nairobi, NBO can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Nairobi to Juba International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near Jomo Kenyatta International Airport:
67.1% of flights taking off from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Wilson Airport (WIL)
WIL is about 3 kilometres from central Nairobi. It'll take you 15 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 45 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your Nairobi to JUB flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Wilson Airport:
About Juba International Airport (JUB)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Nairobi to Juba International Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near JUB instead:
How to find the cheapest flights from Nairobi to Juba International Airport (JUB)
Currently, Rs72,598 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Nairobi to Juba International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs131,036. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
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The best time to fly from Nairobi to Juba International Airport (JUB)
June is the most popular month for flights from Nairobi to Juba International Airport (JUB). Visit Juba in February if you prefer a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Juba is February, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 40ºC. Lock in your Nairobi to JUB flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Nairobi to Juba International Airport in August if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 20ºC and 34ºC.
More about Juba
After booking your flight from Nairobi to Juba International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Juba:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Boma National Park, Dr. John Garang Mausoleum and Gumbo Mosque are essential stops on your Juba itinerary.