How to get from NBO to Nairobi
| Option | Cost | Journey time |
|---|---|---|
| Taxi / Uber / Bolt | $12–20 | 30–50 min |
| Bus / Matatu | $1 | 60–80 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 pickDriver 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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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 $12–20 — 30–50 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.