Travelling from Nairobi to Rome: what you need to know
Nairobi has two main airports where you can start your adventure. Explore your options for booking a flight from Nairobi to Rome flying out of Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO) or Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL).
Touch down in Rome at Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) or Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA).
The timezone in Rome is UTC+1, which is two hours behind Nairobi.
To ensure you don't miss your Nairobi to Rome flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from Nairobi to Rome
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap Nairobi to Rome flight. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the nearer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
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Flying from Nairobi
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO)
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper Nairobi to Rome flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport. Take a break from travelling at one of these popular options:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Cairo Airport (CAI)
Addis Ababa Airport (ADD)
NBO is about 13 kilometres from central Nairobi. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Nairobi to Rome, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
62% of flights that depart Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL)
You can get to WIL from the centre of Nairobi in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes to cover the 3 kilometres or so.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from Nairobi to Rome, take it easy in one of these hotels close to Nairobi Wilson Airport:
72% of flights leaving Nairobi Wilson Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
Arriving in Rome
Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to central Rome takes about 40 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 23 kilometres away.
It usually takes 30 minutes to get there on public transport.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Nairobi to Rome. Check in to one of these accommodation options near FCO instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Rome Fiumicino Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Noleggiare and explore beyond Rome's main sights.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Rome Fiumicino Airport around three weeks in advance of your Nairobi to Rome flight.
Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA)
Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA) is roughly 14 kilometres from the centre of Rome. After your flight from Nairobi to Rome, it'll take you approximately 20 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.
You can expect the trip to take roughly 20 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to CIA. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from Nairobi to Rome:
The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Rome Ciampino Airport rental car. Collect your wheels from RentSmart24, Sicily by Car or Surprice and set off in the blink of an eye.
Avoid paying more than you need to. Securing your ride one week ahead of your arrival at CIA will help you save.
Best time to go to Rome
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Nairobi to Rome. August is the most popular month to visit Rome. If you like a more relaxed atmosphere, go in March.
The warmest month in Rome is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your Nairobi to Rome ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Search for cheap flights from Nairobi to Rome in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC and 14ºC on average.
More about Rome
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Rome right here. Explore these hotels once you've booked your flight from Nairobi to Rome:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica and Vatican Hill are top sights which should feature on any good Rome itinerary.
Explore more of Italy
Milan is just one of the many places in Italy waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Rome. Around 483 kilometres to the northwest, its top attractions include Leonardo's Last Supper Museum, Teatro alla Scala and Milan Cathedral.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Italy, head for Naples, about 193 kilometres southeast of Rome. Piazza del Plebiscito, Naples National Archaeological Museum and San Carlo Theatre are among its highlights.