Lagos to Nairobi
Wed, 15 Jul - Tue, 21 Jul (1 passenger)
Wed, 15 Jul - Tue, 21 Jul (1 passenger)
Serving seven million passengers a year, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is the seventh busiest airport in Africa.
The airport is located 18 kilometres south-east of the Kenyan capital Nairobi, in the city's Embakasi suburb.
Jomo Kenyatta was opened in 1958 and was then known as Embakasi Airport. Sir Evelyn Baring, Kenya's last colonial governor, officially opened the airport, although it was initially planned that Queen Elizabeth - The Queen Mother - would attend the ceremony. However, due to a delay to her own flight, she was unable to conduct the opening.
The airport expanded in 1978 with the construction of a second terminal, opened by President Kenyatta. Embakasi Airport was renamed Jomo Kenyatta International Airport following the president's death just five months later.
Jomo Kenyatta currently operates with a single runway and two terminals. Expansion plans for a second runway were approved in 2017, but just two years later the Kenyan government shelved the proposals to concentrate on expanding the terminal buildings.
while you wait for your flight
Located close to Simba lounge, Terminal 1A, Level 2, the Sheri Palm Spa boasts it will help the traveller beat jet lag and flight fatigue. Pamper yourself by undertaking any of its skincare, massage, hair-dressing and beauty sessions. Relax and give your body a rest between flights and get your productivity back on the roll.
Jomo Kenyatta international airport is dotted by several paintings of the Masai and other Kenyan communities. They are real satisfaction to the probing traveller’s imagination and a reflective flashback to the rich history of the East African nation. Most of the paintings highlight the beauty of a united Kenya, resilience and productivity.
Jomo Kenyatta International airport has not less than seven lounges spread throughout airside and landside. Their design and aesthetic are a celebration of Africa and their rich history. Their offers include free Wi-Fi, varieties of snacks and beverages), ample space for relaxation, complimentary newspapers and magazines. You may be able to assess some of these lounges with your ticket, airline status, payment at the door or memberships.
at Jomo Kenyatta International
from Jomo Kenyatta International
International passengers making domestic connections between the arrivals and domestic terminal 2 have free shuttles available for their transportation with a designated pick-up spot. The airport has two terminals with different facilities.
Getting from the airport to the City Centre:
Nairobi
Nairobi
Nairobi
