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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Nairobi to Maasai Mara flights are currently cheapest in May.

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Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Nairobi to Maasai Mara? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Nairobi to Maasai Mara: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRs42,051
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time48 mins
Most popular airlineAirKenya Express
Average flights per week291

Finding cheap flights from Nairobi to Maasai Mara: Frequently asked questions

There are 7 airports in Maasai Mara: Olkiombo, Mara Serena, Musiara, Keekorok, Olare, Kichwa Tembo, and Angama Mara.
The best price we found for a return flight from Nairobi to Maasai Mara is Rs84,346. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
48 minutes is the average flight time from Nairobi to Maasai Mara.
AirKenya Express, Mombasa Air Safari and Safarilink fly direct from Nairobi to Maasai Mara.
As of May 2025, there are 291 flights per week flying from Nairobi to Maasai Mara.
The cheapest month to fly from Nairobi to Maasai Mara is usually May 2025.
If you're flying from Nairobi, the cheapest airport near Maasai Mara is Kichwa Tembo – which is 25.3 km away from the centre of Maasai Mara. We've found flights into this airport from Rs84,346.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Nairobi to Maasai Mara on Friday, 30 May 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 48 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Maasai Mara but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Maasai Mara is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In May, the average temperature is usually around 22°C. March is typically the warmest month in Maasai Mara, when it usually averages around 30°C. You can expect the least rain in July. The coldest month is May, with temperatures averaging 16°C. The rainiest month is April.
The cheapest airline that flies to Maasai Mara is FlyALS .

Flying from Nairobi to Maasai Mara: what you need to know

  • Start your travels at one of Nairobi's main airports, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) or Wilson Airport (WIL). Check out your options for booking a flight from Nairobi to Maasai Mara taking off from either of these.

  • Mara Serena Airport (MRE) is the primary entry point to Maasai Mara.

  • Jump on a direct Nairobi to Maasai Mara flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour.

  • Give yourself plenty of time to make your Nairobi to Maasai Mara flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.

How to find the cheapest flights from Nairobi to Maasai Mara

  • To find cheap Nairobi to Maasai Mara flights, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.

  • If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when searching for your plane ticket from Nairobi to Maasai Mara.

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Flying from Nairobi

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)

  • The journey from central Nairobi to NBO takes about 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • Booked an early flight from Nairobi to Maasai Mara? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near Jomo Kenyatta International Airport:

  • When it comes to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.1% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.

Wilson Airport (WIL)

  • You can catch a direct flight from Nairobi to Maasai Mara out of Wilson Airport (WIL). Start your travels at WIL and touch down at Mara Serena Airport (MRE).

  • From WIL, you can lock in a direct Nairobi to Maasai Mara plane ticket with Mombasa Air Safari.

  • You can reach WIL from the centre of Nairobi in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes to cover the 2 kilometres or so.

  • Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Nairobi to Maasai Mara, stay in one of these hotels close to Wilson Airport:

More about Maasai Mara

  • When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Maasai Mara right here. Check out these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Nairobi to Maasai Mara:

  • Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Enaidura Camp, Kenya Tanzania Border Post and Maasai Mara National Reserve are essential stops on your Maasai Mara itinerary.

Explore more of Kenya

  • Maasai Mara has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Kenya waiting to be explored. Around 193 kilometres east of Maasai Mara, a visit to Nairobi will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Nairobi National Park, The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and Westlands Maasai Market D at the roof top.

  • If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Kenya, consider Nakuru, roughly 177 kilometres north-east of Maasai Mara. ARTHUR GARDENS (WEDDING/EVENT GROUNDS), Upper Hill estate and Muhia's Conservation Forest are among the biggest draws.

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