Flying from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Cairo International Airport (CAI): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Cairo International Airport is 5 hours 2 minutes. Cairo's timezone is UTC+2, making Cairo 1 hour behind Nairobi.
Flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Cairo International Airport start from 00:40 — the first with EgyptAir. The latest flight in the day is the 23:55 option with EgyptAir. In total, you can take your pick of 10 services every week from NBO to CAI.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Visiting Cairo (and exploring more of Egypt!) is easy with EgyptAir. This popular airline offers direct flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Cairo International Airport.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Cairo International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between NBO and CAI include:
King Abdulaziz International Airport
Juba International Airport
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
Remember, you might need a visa to enter Egypt. Visa requirements can differ and travel documentation requirements frequently change. Before locking in your cheap ticket from NBO to CAI, be sure to check with your carrier and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for up-to-date information.
How to find the cheapest flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
ج.م. 9,984 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Cairo International Airport. A return flight starts from ج.م. 17,417. These fares can change based on availability.
To secure cheap flight tickets from NBO to CAI, book your journey 5 months ahead of the departure date.
The cheapest month for flight tickets from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Cairo International Airport is January. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Nairobi. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 22 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be approximately 1 hour and 11 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to NBO? If you've booked an early flight from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Cairo International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Cairo International Airport (CAI)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Cairo International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near CAI:
Getting from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
Cairo International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from the centre of Cairo. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 31 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you around 1 hour and 26 minutes.
When to fly to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Cairo International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Cairo. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Cairo International Airport for July if you want to visit Cairo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22 ºC and 40 ºC.
Search for cheap flight tickets from NBO to CAI in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 8 ºC and 22 ºC on average.
More about Cairo
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Cairo right here. Explore these hotels once you've booked your flight from NBO to CAI:
Giza pyramids and Egyptian Museum are just the start of the popular attractions to add to your Cairo must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Khan El-Khalili.
Complete your Cairo trip with hotels and a car rental
Comparing flights is not our only party trick. After booking your cheap ticket to Cairo International Airport, explore our car rental deals that'll give you the flexibility and freedom to see the sights at your own pace. Then, have a look at our exclusive rates for hotels to find your perfect Cairo stay.