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Jomo Kenyatta Airport to Nairobi City Center

Every transport option from NBO — cost, journey time, and which one to pick. Updated for 2026 travellers arriving in Kenya.

Airport
NBO
Country
Kenya
Fastest
30–50 min
Cheapest
$1

How to get from NBO to Nairobi

OptionCostJourney time
Taxi / Uber / Bolt$12–2030–50 min
Bus / Matatu$160–80 min

Nairobi National Park is 7km from JKIA — the world's only national park bordering a capital city. Dawn game drives depart from the park gate at 6am.

Skip the queue — pre-book an arrival transfer

A fixed-price transfer meets you inside arrivals with a name-board. No haggling, no cash, no scam risk after a long flight into NBO.

Getting out of Nairobi (NBO)

Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.

Pre-book a fixed-price transfer

Our pick

Driver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.

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Where to stay near Nairobi

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Common questions

How much does a taxi from Jomo Kenyatta Airport to Nairobi cost?

$12–20 — expect the higher end during rush hour or bad weather. Pre-book a fixed-price transfer if you want price certainty.

What's the cheapest way from NBO to Nairobi?

Taxi / Uber / Bolt at $12–2030–50 min to central Nairobi.

Do I need to buy a visa on arrival in Kenya?

Kenya e-Visa required for most nationalities — apply at evisa.go.ke (USD 50, 72-hour processing). EAC nationals (Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, etc.) visa-free.