Flying from Atlanta to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO): What you need to know
Planning your vacation starts with figuring out where you'll leave from in Atlanta. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for booking a flight from Atlanta to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) leaving from here.
The timezone in Nairobi is UTC+3, which is seven hours ahead of Atlanta. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is located in Nairobi.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to catch your flight from Atlanta to NBO.
Heading away during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Atlanta
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from Atlanta to NBO with a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between ATL and NBO include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
Located around 11 miles from the center of Atlanta, ATL can be reached in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Atlanta to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
76.64% of flights that take off from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
ATL is located at 6000 N Terminal Parkway.
About Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Have a late flight from Atlanta to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Check in to one of these hotels near NBO and hit the lights earlier:
Hit the road running by picking up a Jomo Kenyatta International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Auto-Union, Green Motion or Hertz and explore beyond Nairobi's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride around three weeks before your Atlanta to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport flight.
Getting from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to central Nairobi
Central Nairobi is around 7 miles from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Journey times by car rental or cab will vary based on traffic conditions, so do some research before you go.
When traveling on public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Atlanta to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
$408 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Atlanta to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Return flights start from $797. These fares can change based on demand.
To find cheap flights from Atlanta to NBO, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Atlanta to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport tickets across the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Atlanta to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding the best time to fly. February is the quietest month to visit Nairobi. July is when most people book flights from Atlanta to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
Book an Atlanta to NBO plane ticket departing in March if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Nairobi to range from 57ºF to 86ºF.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Atlanta to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in July when temperatures are between 54ºF and 75ºF.
More about Nairobi
After booking your flight from Atlanta to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Nairobi:
There are plenty of things to do in Nairobi when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Head straight for Masai Mara National Reserve followed by The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and Giraffe manor.
Explore more of Kenya
Nakuru is just one of the many cities in Kenya waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Nairobi. Around 95 miles away to the north-west, top sights here include Nakuru National Park, Lake Nakuru and Lake Nakuru View.
Eldoret is another standout destination in Kenya and is around 170 miles north-west of Nairobi. No journey is complete without a visit to Kapseret Eco Resort, BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Eldoret and Eldoret Nature & Culture Centre.
