Flying from Nairobi to Rome: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can take off from in Nairobi. Explore your options departing from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) or Wilson Airport (WIL) when reserving your flight from Nairobi to Rome.
When it comes to planning your arrival in Rome, Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) are the chief entry points.
To ensure you get on your flight from Nairobi to Rome, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a popular month like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you have a passport from Kenya, you'll need an embassy visa to enter Italy. This applies when booking a cheap flight from Nairobi to Rome for tourism purposes. Requirements may change if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always check the visa rules before you make travel plans and certainly before flying.
Flying from Nairobi
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey — and perhaps even visit a new city. When browsing flights from Nairobi to Rome leaving from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Travelling from central Nairobi to NBO takes approximately 1 hour and 11 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 22 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
After a hassle-free start to your journey? Stay near Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Nairobi to Rome or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Wilson Airport (WIL)
Break up your flight from Nairobi to Rome with a stop so you can recharge or cross another place off your list. Some popular stopovers between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and Rome are:
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
WIL is around 3 kilometres from central Nairobi. It takes 15 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 46 minutes.
Get a head start on your vacation with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from Nairobi to Rome, unwind in one of these hotels near Wilson Airport:
Arriving in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is around 32 kilometres from central Rome. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 39 minutes.
It'll take around 51 minutes to get there using public transport.
If you have a late flight from Nairobi to Rome, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near FCO:
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) is around 18 kilometres from central Rome. Following your flight from Nairobi to Rome, expect a drive time of approximately 42 minutes to get to the heart of the city.
Travelling by public transport will take about 1 hour and 39 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel near CIA. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from Nairobi to Rome:
How to find the cheapest flights from Nairobi to Rome
C$471 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Nairobi to Rome. A return flight starts at C$700. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Nairobi to Rome if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when looking for your ticket from Nairobi to Rome.
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Best time to go to Rome
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Nairobi to Rome. August is the busiest month to travel to Rome. If you want a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Rome is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC and 33ºC. Book your flights from Nairobi to Rome in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap flights from Nairobi to Rome in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 2ºC and 14ºC on average.
More about Rome
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Rome right here. Browse these hotels after you've booked your flight from Nairobi to Rome:
Colosseum and Trevi Fountain are just two of the top attractions to put on your Rome travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Roman Forum.
Complete your Rome trip with a car rental
Check out our range of car rentals once you've booked your hotel and cheap flight from Nairobi to Rome. Whether you're searching for an economy ride, a standard vehicle or even something that'll turn heads, you can compare companies in one go to find the best deal.
