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Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Guide (NBO)

Airport info
Code: NBO
Address:
P O Box 19087-00501, Airport North Road, Nairobi, Kenya
Location:

The airport is located 16km (10 miles) to the southeast of central Nairobi, in the Embakasi suburb.

Number of terminals: 3 Dialling code: +254
Telephone:
(020) 6611 5166.
Timezone: GMT +3:00

Here you'll find essential information on Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, including contact details, airport transfer facts, details of airport facilities, and how to get there.

Airport news: 

Since 2006, the airport has been subject of a major expansion programme aimed at doubling its previous capacity.

Information: 

There are information counters in all the terminal units and the arrival hall.

Email address: 
info@kenyaairports.co.ke
Driving directions: 

Driving to the airport is straightforward. Head towards the south east on the A104 past the Embakasi suburb and follow the signs to the airport.

Public Transport

Public transport road: 

Taxi: Available outside the arrivals hall, and they take travellers to the city for a fixed fare.

Bus: Services between the airport and the city centre depart from the bus stops outside terminal 1 and 2. Services are frequent.

Terminal facilities

Money: 

Banking facilities, a post office and currency exchange services are available in the terminal building.

Food: 

There is a restaurant on the fifth floor of the terminal building. A café is available in terminal unit 1, while a restaurant and pub are available in unit 2 and a café and snack bar in unit 3 and the international arrival hall. There are soft drink vending machines in all terminal units.

Shopping: 

There are numerous shops at the airport. There are African clothes shops, jewellery shop, book shop, fashion shops and duty-free shops selling tobacco, spirits, cosmetics, toiletries, gift items and much more.

Luggage: 

There is a left luggage service at the airport. For inquiries about lost luggage, contact one of the information counters.

Other: 

A first aid service is available, and there are babycare facilities in the terminal building.

Airport facilities

Conference and business: 

There are no conference facilities as such at the airport, but there are several airline lounges as well as a VIP lounge available. There is also a cyber café offering Internet access in the departures area, and if fax, printer or copy services are needed, enquire at the information counters in the terminal building.

Disabled facilities: 

There are toilets accessible to wheelchair users in the terminal, but facilities are basic. Passengers in need of assistance are advised to contact their airline before travelling.

Car parking: 

The airport has 900 short-term and 100 long-term parking spaces.

Car rental: 

Avis, Budget, Naz, and Payless are represented at the airport.

Airport hotels

There are no hotels at the airport. All accommodation is to be found in the city around 20 minutes away.

Hilton Nairobi Hotel

Hilton Nairobi Hotel is located 25-minutes' drive from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. The hotel offers 7 meeting rooms for 2-500 and a business center with high-speed internet access. Other facilities include a restaurant, pub, outdoor pool and health club.

Telephone: 020 250 000.
Website:
LAICO Regency Hotel

The LAICO Regency Hotel is located in the centre of Nairobi, a short shuttle ride from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Facilities include a gym, business centre, casino and pool.

Telephone: (0)20 2887000.
Website:
Nairobi Serena Hotel

The 183-room Nairobi Serena Hotel is located 30 minutes from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. The hotel facilities include a swimming pool, bar, restaurant and extensive business facilities.

Telephone: 020 282 2000.
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