Flying from Phoenix to Nairobi: what you need to know
Planning your getaway begins with working out where you'll leave from in Phoenix. Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Phoenix to Nairobi taking off from here.
Arrive in Nairobi at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO) or Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL).
Nairobi is ten hours ahead of Phoenix and is in the UTC+3 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to get on your Phoenix to Nairobi flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like April, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Nairobi
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap Phoenix to Nairobi flights if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
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Flying from Phoenix
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX)
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper Phoenix to Nairobi flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport. Take a pause at one of these popular airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
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New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)
Located around 6 kilometres from central Phoenix, PHX can be reached in about 10 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 25 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Phoenix to Nairobi, these accommodation options will put you nice and close to your departure gate:
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport has a strong on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from PHX touch down on schedule 80% of the time.
PHX is located at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Arriving in Nairobi
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO)
The distance from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO) to central Nairobi is approximately 13 kilometres. It takes about 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Phoenix to Nairobi, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near NBO:
Go where the road takes you with a Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Auto-Union, Green Motion or Hertz and experience more of Nairobi and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport about three weeks ahead of your Phoenix to Nairobi flight.
Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL)
After your flight from Phoenix to Nairobi has hit the runway, you can get to the city centre in about 20 minutes by car. Central Nairobi is approximately 3 kilometres from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL).
You can expect the journey to take approximately 35 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some great places to lay your head close to WIL. Tuck yourself in after your Phoenix to Nairobi flight at any of these well-located options:
Touch down, collect your Nairobi Wilson Airport rental car, and drive off without skipping a beat. Auto-Union and Unicorn rent a car are well-known outlets you can book with here.
Generally, the earlier you book, the more you save and the better your options. Secure your ride from WIL as soon as you've confirmed your plans.
Best time to go to Nairobi
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Phoenix to Nairobi. August is the busiest month for a trip to Nairobi. If you prefer a more peaceful vibe, go in March.
Lock in a Phoenix to Nairobi ticket departing in February if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Nairobi to range from 13ºC to 30ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 12ºC and 24ºC. Look for cheap flights from Phoenix to Nairobi around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Nairobi
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Nairobi right here. Check out these hotels after locking in your flight from Phoenix to Nairobi:
Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Nursery and Giraffe manor are just the start of the leading attractions to add to your Nairobi must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Mara Conservancy.
Explore more of Kenya
Nairobi is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Kenya just waiting to be discovered. Around 434 kilometres southeast of Nairobi, a visit to Mombasa will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Mombasa Marine Park & Reserve, Fort Jesus Museum and Mombasa Beach.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in Kenya, head for Nakuru, roughly 137 kilometres northwest of Nairobi. Lake Nakuru National Park, Lake Nakuru and Rhino Point are key highlights.
