Your ultimate guide to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
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Jomo Kenyatta International Airport's various amenities and efficient services ensure a smooth travel experience in Nairobi.
Airport Code (IATA):
(NBO)
Location:
Nairobi
Address:
Airport North Road, 00501 Nairobi
Terminals:
2
Airlines:
African Express, Air Arabia, British Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Saudi Arabian Airlines, China Southern, Precision Air, Air France, Jambo Jet, Kenya Airways, Air Malawi, Uganda Airlines, Air Tanzania, Rwandair, Lufthansa, KLM, Emirates, Air India, Turkish Airlines, Egypt Air, Daallo Airlines
Annual Passenger Traffic:
9,800,000
Brief History:
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport has been working since 1958. It's named after Kenya's first President and Prime Minister.
Flights to and from Nairobi
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is served by several major airlines, like China Southern, Qatar Airways, Emirates, British Airways and KLM. When it comes to destinations, the most popular ones include Mombasa, Entebbe, Kigali, Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar.
Getting to and from the Airport
Jomo Kenyatta Airport is connected to the city through public transport, shuttles and taxis. On top of that, most world-famous rental agencies have offices here.
Airport facilities and services
Lounges
Yes
Wi-FI
Yes
Dining
Yes
Duty-free Shopping
Yes
Currency Exchange
Yes
ATMs
Yes
Baggage Storage
Yes
Prayer room
Yes
Baby feeding facilities
No
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Currency Exchange
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