Flying from Warsaw to Nairobi: what you need to know
You can choose from multiple airports when organising your flight from Warsaw to Nairobi. Check out your options for flying out of Warsaw from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW), Warsaw Modlin Airport (WMI) and Warsaw-Radom Airport (RDO).
When it comes to working out where to arrive in Nairobi, Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO) and Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) are the primary gateways.
The timezone in Nairobi is UTC+3, which is two hours ahead of Warsaw.
To ensure you make it on your Warsaw to Nairobi flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak time like September? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Warsaw to Nairobi
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap Warsaw to Nairobi flight. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the nearer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
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Flying from Warsaw
Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)
Travelling from central Warsaw to WAW takes about 25 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
After a stress-free start to your break? Stay near Warsaw Chopin Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Warsaw to Nairobi or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Warsaw Chopin Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from WAW arrive at their destination without delay.
Warsaw-Radom Airport (RDO)
RDO is around 88 kilometres from central Warsaw. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. If you're thinking about taking public transport, you can expect a journey of around 2 hours.
Make taking an early Warsaw to Nairobi flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels close to Warsaw-Radom Airport and get to your gate with plenty of time to spare:
With 97% of its departing flights arriving when they should, RDO is a dependable starting point for your journey.
Arriving in Nairobi
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO)
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO) is approximately 13 kilometres from the centre of Nairobi. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes around 30 minutes.
Getting there on public transport takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Warsaw to Nairobi. Check in to one of these accommodation options near NBO instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Auto-Union, Green Motion or Hertz and venture far and wide through Nairobi and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport around three weeks ahead of your Warsaw to Nairobi flight.
Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL)
Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) is about 3 kilometres from central Nairobi. Following your flight from Warsaw to Nairobi, it'll take you approximately 20 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.
You can expect the trip to take approximately 35 minutes on public transport.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near WIL. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from Warsaw to Nairobi:
Grab a Nairobi Wilson Airport rental car and set the course for your next destination. You can select from popular providers like Auto-Union and Unicorn rent a car.
Avoid the slow-moving lines and paperwork at the rental desk by having everything prearranged. Reserve your ride from WIL ahead of time so you can just grab the keys and go.
Best time to go to Nairobi
August is the most popular month for flights from Warsaw to Nairobi. To travel when it's less crowded, head to Nairobi in March.
The warmest month in Nairobi is February, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 30ºC. Book your Warsaw to Nairobi ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
July sees average temperatures of between 12ºC and 24ºC. Look for cheap flights from Warsaw to Nairobi around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Nairobi
Start your Nairobi trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Warsaw to Nairobi, browse our range of accommodation options including:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Nursery, Giraffe manor and Mara Conservancy are must-visits when exploring Nairobi.
Explore more of Kenya
Mombasa is just one of the many places in Kenya waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Nairobi. Around 434 kilometres to the southeast, top sights here include Mombasa Marine Park & Reserve, Fort Jesus Museum and Mombasa Beach.
If you want to check out another corner of Kenya, consider Nakuru, roughly 137 kilometres northwest of Nairobi. Lake Nakuru National Park, Lake Nakuru and Rhino Point are key highlights.