How to get to and from hundreds of the world's airports by car, bus, train and other forms of public transport.
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Information is from many
sources including personal visits and may no longer
be accurate.
Please note I am an airline pilot, not a travel agent and cannot provide any travel services,
hotels or flights.
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Domestic Departure Tax KES 100,
Intl is US$20, but usually included in the ticket price. A Matutu is a local minibus that runs
when full. Kenya Airports Authority Website:
www.kenyaairports.co.ke. |
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Eldoret (EDL):
Location:
12 km/8 Miles SSW of Eldoret.
By Taxi: To the city ~KES 800.
By Bus: Matutus run into the city from ~KES 30.
Updated Mar05.
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Kisumu (KIS):
Location:
3 km/2 Miles NW of Kisumu.
By Taxi: To Kisumu town KES 500-600/10 mins.
By Bus: Matutus run to town for KES
30-40.
Updated
Aug09 C Dubois.
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Lamu - Manda Island (LAU):
Location:
On Manda Island across the water from Lamu.
By Boat: Regular boats run to the main jetty in Lamu, near the Kenya Airways Office. ~KES 100.
Going to the airport, boats leave about 30 mins before flight departures, or you can take a private boat for ~KES 200.
Updated Mar05.
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Malindi (MYD):
Location: 2 km/1 Mile S of town.
By Taxi:
To the resort beaches ~KES 500.
Airport Tel No:
20981/20060(41).
Dep Tax:
See green box at
top of page.
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Mombasa - Moi (MBA):
Location: 10 km/6 Miles WNW of Mombassa.
By Taxi: Readily available. ~KES 700-1000/15 mins to the city.
Kenatco Taxis Ltd
(011)220340.
By Bus:
There is
no longer a public bus which goes to the airport, however any Kwa Hola
or Magongo matatu from Kenyatta Avenue in the city will
take you past the airport turn-off (ask to be dropped off) from where it is a
~10 minute walk. Cost: ~KES 25. Travel Time: 20 mins.
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Rental Cars: |
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On-Airport Rental Car Providers: |
Budget,
AVIS,
HERTZ,
PAYLESS &
City Car Hire. |
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Weblinks:
Click here to book -----> |
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□Car
Trawler Car Hire. |
Airport Tel No:
+254 41 434 020.
Airport Tax: See green box at
top of page.
Updated Dec09 ADV.
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Nairobi - Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO):
Location: 14
km/9 Miles ESE of the City.
Airport Overview: The airport consists of
3 units (usually called terminals), all in close walking distance of each other.
There is also an International arrivals terminal, where all arrivals from abroad
come in. Unit 1 is for British Airways, Emirates, Air Mauritius, Air
India, Sabena, Swiss & African Express Airways departures. Unit 2 is for
departures by Kenya Airways, Air Zimbabwe, Rwandair Express, KLM, Ethiopian,
Saudia & Egypt Air. Unit 3 is for domestic arrivals and departures by British
Airways Regional, El Al & other domestic airlines. All the terminals except the
Intl Arrivals terminal are basic with few transport or banking options.
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By Taxi: |
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Notes: |
Expect to be
approached (nay assaulted) by numerous private taxi drivers as you exit
arrivals. Be careful, and if in doubt use an official airport taxi.
Agree the price beforehand. Taxis wait outside the arrivals areas of
each terminal. Taxi is the only way into the city after
2100 or 2200 and before about 0600. There are taxi company desks as you
exit customs including one for JKIA Taxis. |
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Approx
Costs: |
To Nairobi City
Centre KES 1200-1700. 15-30 mins depending on traffic and time of day.
To Wilson
Airport KES 1500,
Westlands KES 1500 & Windsor
Golf Club KES 2200. |
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Taxi
Companies: |
New Jambo Taxis
+254 (20) 822 011 or 822 114. Mobile 0722 221986. Jatco Taxis Tel 020
444 6096. Kenata Taxis Ltd
Tel 0721 830061. |
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By Bus: |
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General: |
Most buses stop outside the Intl
arrivals terminal while some may stop outside unit 3 domestic arrivals. |
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CityBus #34 to Nairobi City: |
The cheapest way of getting into town is on City Bus#34, which
runs every 20 mins 0600-2100 and takes ~45 mins, more at busy times.
Stops at the Hilton Hotel, Kencom & the Ambassador Hotel in the city.
Cost: KES 35. |
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Citihopa Mini-buses to Nairobi: |
Citihopa mini-buses, which charge KES 40,
run to and from the airport from the city centre (Ambassador Hotel bus-stop). |
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Hotel
Shuttles: |
Some hotels may offer a shuttle service including
the Safari Park Hotel & Casino. The Intercontinental Hotel runs such a service for
KES
900 per person or per family each way. Call the hotel to reserve, or
meet the van at the airport. |
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Impala
Shuttle Services: |
Has a desk
in Intl arrivals. Contact: Tel Toll Free: 0800 2219000, Cellphone 0722 506061 & Office: +254 20 2731284/30953. |
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Rental Cars: |
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On-Airport Rental Car Providers: |
In the Intl arrivals hall are desks for
Budget
(exit Intl arrivals to the right and turn right),
EUROPCAR
NAZ Car
Rental,
&
AVIS.
In Unit 3 (Domestic arrivals) Beliot provides car hire. Tel 0722 754
248. |
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Weblinks:
Click here to book -----> |
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□Economy Car
Hire. |
□Car
Trawler Car Hire. |
□CarRentals.co.uk. |
Car
Parking: Short Term Parking is provided between the departure and
arrival terminals. Cost: 1 hour KES 60, 2 hrs KES 80, 4 hrs KES 90, 6 hrs
KES 120, 8 hrs KES 180, 12 hrs KES 200, 24 hrs KES 280.
Airport
Tel No:
+254 20 822 111.
Airport Tax:
Arrival: Most
nationalities can buy a visa on arrival at major airports. Cost GBP £20 or £30
for all including children. Departure: Intl US$20, Domestic KES100
(but usually now included in the ticket price).
Baggage
Storage: Left luggage facilities are available in unit 3 (domestic
departures). Cost: KES 300 per bag.
Money
Services: Barclays Bank and other ATMs/Cash machines available in Intl
Arrivals. There is a branch of National Bank with ATM in Intl arrivals. There is
a Bureau de Change/Currency Exchange in Intl arrivals.
Notes: Hotel
booking desks and travel agents can be found in the Intl Arrivals Hall and in
Domestic arrivals in Unit 3. Intercontinental Hotel & Sarova Hotel have desks in
the Intl arrivals area. In the basement of the Intl arrivals area is Grand
Voyage Travel, who can arrange Hotel bookings, transfers and car hire. Exit
customs, turn right and go down the stairs at the end of the building).
Steve's Hotel Recommendation:
Click Here.
Steve's Restaurant Tips:
Click Here.
Updated
Jan11 Visit. Last Visit
Jan11.
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Nairobi - Wilson (WIL):
Location: 5
km/3 Miles SSW of the City centre.
Airport
Overview: The airport is a confusing array of terminals for different
airlines & Charter companies. Follow signs to the correct terminal for your
flight.
By
Road: The airport is along the Uhuru Highway out of town. The
entrance can be hard to spot, being just behind the BP filling station. There is
a charhe for vehicles to enter the airport grounds. For a normal car this is KES
30 for a single entry.
By
Taxi: To Nairobi city centre ~KES 700/10-20 mins depending on traffic.
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By Bus & Matutu: |
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Bus #125 & #126: |
run to the railway station in the city for ~KES 20. |
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Metro
Shuttle Buses #24 or #15: |
run to the Kenya Cinema or Kencom opposite the
Hilton Hotel for ~KES 20. |
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Matutu #15: |
runs to Tusker in the city centre for ~KES 20. |
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Hotel
Buses: |
Major hotels may offer a shuttle service. |
Notes: This airport is
mainly used for light aircraft and for flights to Masai Mara,
Malindi, Lamu, etc. by Air Kenya & other smaller airlines.
Airport
Tel No:
+254 20 501 941.
Steve's Hotel Recommendation:
Click Here.
Steve's Restaurant Tips:
Click Here.
Updated Mar05 Visit. Last Visit Mar05.
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