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Updates and requests for inclusion in these pages welcomed by e-mail to Steve.  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. Legal Disclaimer  Last Update 19Feb08

Eldoret Lamu Malindi Mombasa Nairobi
Kisumu        

British Airways Holidays - Logo Domestic Departure Tax KES 100, Intl is US$20, but usually included in the ticket price.Kenya Airports Authority Website: www.kenyaairports.co.ke.
A Matutu is a local minibus that runs when full.
For all your airport parking requirements visit www.airport-parking.com

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.  [back].[top]

Kisumu (KIS):  Location: 3 km/2 Miles NW of Kisumu.  By Taxi: To Kisumu ~KES 500/10 mins.  By Bus: Matutus run to town from ~KES 25.  Updated Mar05.  [back].[top]

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.  [back].[top]

Malindi (MYD):  Location2 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.  Updated Mar05.  [back].[top]

Mombasa - Moi (MBA):  Location10 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. ~KES 25/20 mins.  Rental Cars: Budget, AVIS, HERTZ, PAYLESS & City Car Hire. Weblinks: Car Trawler Car Hire.  Airport Tel No: +254 41 434 020.  Dep Tax: See green box at top of page.   Updated Aug07 ADV.  [back].[top]

Nairobi - Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO):  Location14 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.


By Taxi:
Destination Approximate Cost (KES) Taxi is the only way into the city after 2100 or 2200 and before about 0600. Agree the price beforehand.
City Centre. 15-30 mins depending on traffic and time of day. 1000-1700
Wilson Airport 1200
Westlands 1500 ◊New Jambo Taxis +254 (20) 822 011 or 822 114. Mobile 0722 221986.
Windsor Golf Club 2200

By Bus:
Most buses stop outside the Intl arrivals terminal while some may stop outside unit 3 domestic arrivals.
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.
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).
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.

Rental Cars: In the Intl arrivals hall are desks for Payless, Budget, EUROPCAR, AVIS & HERTZ. In Unit 3 (Domestic arrivals) Beliot provides car hire. Tel 0722 754 248. Weblinks: Car Trawler Car Hire.  Car Parking: Short term parking is provided between the departure and arrival terminals.  Airport Tel No: +254 20 822 111.  Dep Tax: Intl US$20 (but usually now included in the ticket price), Domestic KES100.  Notes: Left luggage facilities are available in unit 3. Cost KES 300 per bag. Hotel booking desks and travel agents can be found in the Intl Arrivals Hall and in Domestic arrivals in Unit 3. ATMs available in Intl Arrivals.  Steve's Hotel Recommendation: Click Here.  Steve's Restaurant Tips: Click Here.  Updated Aug07.  Last Visit Mar05  [back].[top]

Nairobi - Wilson (WIL):  Location5 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 the city centre ~KES 700/10-20 mins depending on traffic.  By Bus: ◊Bus #125 & #126 run to the railway station in the city for ~KES 20. ◊Matutu #15 runs to Tusker in the city centre for ~KES 20. ◊Metro Shuttle Buses #24 or #15 run to the Kenya Cinema or Kencom opposite the Hilton Hotel for ~KES 20.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  [back].[top]



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