Travelling from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO): what you need to know
The timezone in Nairobi is UTC+3, which is one hour behind Muscat.
Give yourself enough time to make your MCT to NBO flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Muscat International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between MCT and NBO:
Dubai Airport
King Abdulaziz International Airport
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
ر.ق. 732 is the lowest price for a one-way Muscat International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport flight. Return flights start from ر.ق. 1,189. These prices can change depending on demand.
It's usually smart to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from MCT to NBO. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Muscat International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices throughout the month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Muscat International Airport (MCT)
Muscat International Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 85.46% of flights that take off from MCT reach their destination without delay.
To reach Muscat International Airport from central Muscat, it'll take around 10 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 1 hour 50 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near MCT? If you've booked an early flight from Muscat International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Muscat International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near NBO instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Jomo Kenyatta International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Auto-Union, Green Motion or Hertz and chase adventure across Nairobi and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to central Nairobi
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from central Nairobi. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour 10 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
July is the most popular month for flights from Muscat International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Nairobi in February.
Lock in your flight from Muscat International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for March if you want to go to Nairobi during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 14ºC and 30ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 12ºC and 24ºC. Search for cheap tickets from MCT to NBO around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Kenya
Mombasa is just one of the many cities in Kenya waiting to be explored after you've experienced Nairobi. Around 434 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include Fort Jesus, Haller Park and Old Town of Mombasa.
Nakuru is another sought-after destination in Kenya and is around 145 kilometres north-west of Nairobi. No journey is complete without visiting ARTHUR GARDENS (WEDDING/EVENT GROUNDS), Upper Hill estate and Muhia's Conservation Forest.