Travelling from Amman to Nairobi: what you need to know
Planning your trip starts with working out where you'll fly out of in Amman. Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Amman to Nairobi departing from here.
When it comes to working out where to arrive in Nairobi, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Wilson Airport (WIL) are the chief entry points.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from Amman to Nairobi.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
If you hold a passport from Jordan, you'll need an ETA to enter Kenya. This applies when booking a cheap flight from Amman to Nairobi for tourism purposes. The rules may be different if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always consult official visa guidelines before you book and definitely before you fly.
Flying from Amman
Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from Amman to Nairobi. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Queen Alia International Airport. Take a pause at one of these popular airports:
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
AMM is around 40 kilometres from central Amman. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 43 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Want a convenient hotel near Queen Alia International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Amman to Nairobi, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving in Nairobi
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to central Nairobi is around 22 minutes by car. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 1 hour and 11 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Amman to Nairobi, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near NBO:
Wilson Airport (WIL)
As soon as your flight from Amman to Nairobi has hit the runway, you can get to the city centre in around 15 minutes by car. Central Nairobi is roughly 3 kilometres from Wilson Airport (WIL).
You can also travel using public transport, which will take approximately 46 minutes.
You'll find some comfortable hotels ready to welcome you near WIL. Tuck yourself in after your flight from Amman to Nairobi at any of these perfectly located options:
How to find the cheapest flights from Amman to Nairobi
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Amman to Nairobi is C$320. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$629. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap flights from Amman to Nairobi, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when looking for your ticket from Amman to Nairobi.
Log into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. You'll get notified right away if there's a cheaper deal on this route. It's simple to do, and it'll save you the hassle of searching for cheap flights from Amman to Nairobi every day.
Use filters to tailor your flights from Amman to Nairobi. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals.
Best time to go to Nairobi
February is the quietest month for flights from Amman to Nairobi, while July is the busiest. Work out the best time to visit Nairobi based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book your flight from Amman to Nairobi for March if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Nairobi to range from 14ºC to 30ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 12ºC and 24ºC. Look for cheap flights from Amman to Nairobi sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Nairobi
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Nairobi right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Amman to Nairobi:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Nairobi National Park, The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and Westlands Maasai Market D at the roof top are leading attractions which should feature on any good Nairobi itinerary.
Complete your Nairobi trip with a car rental
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