Travelling from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) to Nairobi: what you need to know
The timezone in Nairobi is UTC+3. The city is 2 hours 30 minutes behind Guwahati, where Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport is located.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from GAU to Nairobi. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's wise to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
Stopovers offer the perfect opportunity to discover a new city or just take a break during your trip. When searching for a flight from GAU to Nairobi, uncheck 'Direct flights only' to explore all potential stops. Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) is a great option.
You'll need an ETA for Kenya if you hold a passport from India and are visiting for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements can be subject to change. So before you book your cheap ticket from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Nairobi, check with your airline as well as the destination country's local consulate or embassy for the most recent updates.
To get to GAU from central Guwahati, it'll take about 31 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
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How to find the cheapest flights from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) to Nairobi
C$476 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Nairobi. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$1,003. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from GAU to Nairobi, book early. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
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Airports in Nairobi
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is around 14 kilometres from central Nairobi. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 22 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour and 11 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Nairobi, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near NBO:
Wilson Airport (WIL)
As soon as your flight from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Nairobi has hit the tarmac, you can make your way to the city centre in about 15 minutes by car. Central Nairobi is roughly 3 kilometres from Wilson Airport (WIL).
You can expect the trip to take approximately 46 minutes on public transport.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near WIL. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your flight from GAU to Nairobi:
Best time to go to Nairobi
July is the most popular month for flights from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Nairobi. To steer clear of the crowds, plan your trip to Nairobi in February when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Nairobi is March, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC and 30ºC. Book your flights from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Nairobi in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from GAU to Nairobi in July when temperatures average between 12ºC and 24ºC.
More about Nairobi
After locking in your flight from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Nairobi, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Nairobi:
Nairobi National Park and The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust are just a couple of the top attractions to add to your Nairobi must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Westlands Maasai Market D at the roof top.
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