Travelling from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Nairobi: what you need to know
The timezone in Nairobi is UTC+3. The city is 2 hours 30 minutes behind Coimbatore, where Coimbatore International Airport is located.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from CJB to Nairobi. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from CJB to Nairobi. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
To travel to Kenya for tourism purposes, you will require an ETA if you have a passport from India. However, visa rules are subject to change and you may need additional documents depending on the purpose and duration of your visit. Always check the latest guidelines before reserving your cheap ticket from Coimbatore International Airport to Nairobi.
Travelling from central Coimbatore to CJB takes around 1 hour and 24 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 27 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Coimbatore International Airport to Nairobi? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to CJB:
How to find the cheapest flights from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Nairobi
C$404 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Coimbatore International Airport to Nairobi. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$862. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from CJB to Nairobi if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, make the most of the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when searching for a ticket from Coimbatore International Airport to Nairobi.
Log into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. We'll notify you right away if there's a better deal on this route. It doesn't take long, and it'll save you the hassle of searching for cheap tickets from CJB to Nairobi every day.
Make the most of the filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Nairobi, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Airports in Nairobi
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is around 14 kilometres from the centre of Nairobi. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 22 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour and 11 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Coimbatore International Airport to Nairobi. Check in to one of these accommodation options near NBO instead:
Wilson Airport (WIL)
Wilson Airport (WIL) is about 3 kilometres from central Nairobi. Once you've hopped off your flight from Coimbatore International Airport to Nairobi, it'll take you around 15 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take around 46 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel close to WIL. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your flight from CJB to Nairobi:
Best time to go to Nairobi
July is the busiest month for flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Nairobi. To escape the crowds, plan your trip to Nairobi in February when things are quieter.
The warmest month in Nairobi is March, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Nairobi in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
July has average temperatures of between 12ºC and 24ºC. Look for cheap flights from CJB to Nairobi sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Nairobi
Start your Nairobi trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Coimbatore International Airport to Nairobi, browse our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Nairobi National Park, The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and Westlands Maasai Market D at the roof top are top sights which should be on any well-planned Nairobi itinerary.
Complete your Nairobi trip with a car rental
Select one of our car rentals in Nairobi and see the sights at your own pace. Easily compare companies in one place to find your perfect ride after booking your hotel and cheap flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Nairobi.