Traveling from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG): what you need to know
A direct flight from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport takes on average 8 hours 49 minutes. The timezone in Paris is UTC+1, so it's 2 hours behind Nairobi.
Flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport start from 06:30 — the earliest with Kenya Airways. The latest departure is the 23:50 service with Kenya Airways. In total, there are 26 services every week from NBO to CDG.
Traveling over a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
You'll find a range of airlines operating direct flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport. When you're ready to start your Paris vacation and explore this part of France, these top carriers service the NBO to CDG route:
We make it a piece of cake to get a flight with a stopover. To see the options for flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between NBO and CDG are:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
London Heathrow Airport
Brussels Airport
To find out if you need a visa to enter France, contact your carrier and the local consulate or embassy. They'll have all the necessary information, including other paperwork you may need after booking your cheap ticket from NBO to CDG.
How to find the cheapest flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport is C$475. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$860. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Score cheap flight tickets from NBO to CDG by booking 1 month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for flight tickets from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Nairobi. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take you 22 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be approximately 1 hour and 11 minutes.
Got an early flight from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to NBO:
Arriving at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Reserve a hotel close to CDG if you're taking a late flight from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to central Paris
From Charles de Gaulle Airport, Paris is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 44 minutes to get to the center driving.
When traveling by public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour and 15 minutes.
When to fly to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
June is the most popular month for flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Paris in February.
When reserving your flight from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Paris, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 29ºC.
Look for cheap flight tickets from NBO to CDG in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -2ºC and 9ºC on average.
More about Paris
If you're looking for somewhere to rest your head, you can find the most popular stays in Paris right here. Check out these options after locking in your flight from NBO to CDG:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris are must-visits when exploring Paris.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY) is an alternative international airport for getting to and from Paris. It might even be a more convenient or cheaper option depending on your plans, so it's worth considering.
Complete your Paris trip with hotels and a car rental
After you've secured your cheap ticket to Charles de Gaulle Airport, browse the lowest prices and exclusive rates for hotels. You can also compare a range of car rental companies in one go to find the best car rental price for your Paris trip.