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.
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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.