Travelling from Nairobi to Victoria Falls Airport (VFA): what you need to know
Nairobi has two main airports where you can kick off your trip. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Nairobi to Victoria Falls Airport (VFA) departing from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) or Wilson Airport (WIL).
Expect to be in the air for 3 hours 15 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct flight from Nairobi to Victoria Falls Airport.
Victoria Falls is 1 hour behind Nairobi. Victoria Falls Airport is located in Victoria Falls, which operates on the UTC+2 timezone.
The busiest route is from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Victoria Falls Airport (VFA), with 8 direct weekly services. If you want to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from NBO to VFA is the 07:30 Kenya Airways option. If you have other commitments or plans on your day of travel, the last departure is at 07:30 with Kenya Airways.
To ensure you get on your flight from Nairobi to VFA, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Airports in Nairobi
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
You can take a direct flight from Nairobi to Victoria Falls Airport (VFA) out of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).
You'll find a direct flight from Nairobi to Victoria Falls Airport with Kenya Airways. This well-known airline operates departures from NBO.
Finding a stopover on your flight from Nairobi to VFA is easy. Whether you'd like to potentially save on your fare or break up your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options. A popular stop when taking off from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB).
From the centre of Nairobi, NBO is approximately 14 kilometres away. Check the official airport website or use navigation apps to find the best way to arrive at the terminal.
In search of a handy hotel close to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Nairobi to Victoria Falls Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Wilson Airport (WIL)
Wilson Airport (WIL) operates direct flights from Nairobi to Victoria Falls Airport (VFA).
Kenya Airways offers direct flights from Nairobi to VFA out of WIL. Book your favourite window seat and get to your destination in a single stretch.
WIL is about 3 kilometres from central Nairobi. It'll take 15 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 46 minutes.
You're going on vacation, so why not spend an additional night away? Consider staying at one of these accommodation options near Wilson Airport the day before your flight from Nairobi to VFA:
About Victoria Falls Airport (VFA)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Nairobi to Victoria Falls Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near VFA:
Getting from Victoria Falls Airport (VFA) to central Victoria Falls
From Victoria Falls Airport, Victoria Falls is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 17 minutes to reach the centre driving.
How to find the cheapest flights from Nairobi to Victoria Falls Airport (VFA)
For a one-way ticket from Nairobi to Victoria Falls Airport, C$466 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return flight starting from C$1,036. These are the lowest fares right now but may change depending on availability.
You're more likely to score flight tickets from Nairobi to VFA if you book 9 months ahead. We crunched the flight price data and found that's when fares on this route are usually at their lowest.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Nairobi to Victoria Falls Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Nairobi to Victoria Falls Airport (VFA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Nairobi to Victoria Falls Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Victoria Falls in February when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Victoria Falls is October, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC and 38ºC. Book your flights from Nairobi to VFA in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
July sees average temperatures of between 9ºC and 27ºC. Look for cheap flights from Nairobi to Victoria Falls Airport sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Victoria Falls
After locking in your flight from Nairobi to Victoria Falls Airport, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Victoria Falls:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. The Big Tree, Safari Victoria Falls and Mpata Gorge are must-do's during your Victoria Falls adventure.
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