Flying from Paris to Nairobi: what you need to know
When searching for your flight from Paris to Nairobi, there's a range of airports to depart from. Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) are among Paris's main options.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Wilson Airport (WIL) are Nairobi's major entry points.
The average length of a direct Paris to Nairobi flight is 8 hours 25 minutes.
Nairobi's timezone is UTC+3, making Nairobi two hours ahead of Paris.
The busiest route for flights from Paris to Nairobi is from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). You can select from 14 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to maximize your time on arrival, the earliest flight from CDG to NBO is the 10:10 Air France option. If you prefer to travel later, the latest available service is at 20:35 with Kenya Airways.
For a relaxed travel experience, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your Paris to Nairobi flight.
During popular months such as June, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Nairobi
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Flying from Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Depart from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) on a nonstop flight from Paris to Nairobi. From CDG, you can land directly at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).
Kenya Airways is a leading airline that offers direct Paris to Nairobi plane tickets leaving from CDG.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and maybe even tour another city. When searching for Paris to Nairobi flights leaving from Charles de Gaulle Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Travelling from central Paris to CDG takes about 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 23 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a hassle-free start to your trip? Stay near Charles de Gaulle Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Paris to Nairobi or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
61.46% of flights departing from Charles de Gaulle Airport arrive at their destination on time.
CDG is located at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Get more out of your vacation with a stopover on your Paris to Nairobi flight. Visit friends or family or tick a new city off your list. Whatever your plans, check out these options between Paris Orly Airport and Nairobi:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ)
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU)
With public transport, you can travel from central Paris to ORY in around 55 minutes. The terminal is roughly 14 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 35 minutes.
It's your vacation, so why not enjoy an additional night away? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Paris Orly Airport the day before your flight from Paris to Nairobi:
Paris Orly Airport has an on-time performance rate of 75.56%. This figure reflects how often flights that depart from this airport land on time.
The address for ORY is 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
The journey to BVA from central Paris is around 2 hours 20 minutes by public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to cover the 72 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early Paris to Nairobi flight the easiest part of your trip. Book a room at one of these accommodation options near Beauvais-Tille Airport and head to your check-in counter feeling relaxed and unhurried:
The on-time performance record of BVA is 66.39%. In other words, that's how often flights departing this airport arrive as planned.
Beauvais-Tille Airport is located at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
Arriving in Nairobi
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Nairobi. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 20 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes to get there on public transport.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Paris to Nairobi. Reserve one of these accommodation options near NBO instead:
Grab a Jomo Kenyatta International Airport rental car and discover Nairobi and beyond with your own set of wheels. Auto-Union, Green Motion and Hertz are well-known companies to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport around three weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Wilson Airport (WIL)
As soon as your flight from Paris to Nairobi has hit the runway, you can get to the city centre in around 15 minutes by car. Central Nairobi is approximately 2 kilometres from Wilson Airport (WIL).
The trip will take roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from Paris to Nairobi, kick back at a hotel close to WIL. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Pick up a Wilson Airport rental car and be in control of your journey. You can select from leading companies like Auto-Union and Unicorn rent a car.
Get the vehicle you actually want, not just whatever's left, by securing your ride from WIL ahead of time. You can also avoid last-minute price surges, especially when the airport is busy.
Best time to go to Nairobi
July is the most popular month for flights from Paris to Nairobi. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Nairobi in February.
Lock in a Paris to Nairobi ticket departing in March if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Nairobi to range from 14ºC (57ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Look for cheap flights from Paris to Nairobi around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Nairobi
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Nairobi right here. Browse these hotels after locking in your flight from Paris to Nairobi:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Nairobi National Park, The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and Westlands Maasai Market D at the roof top are attractions you won't want to skip in Nairobi.
Explore more of Kenya
Mombasa is just one of the many cities in Kenya waiting to be explored after you've experienced Nairobi. Around 434 kilometres to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Fort Jesus, Haller Park and Old Town of Mombasa.
If there's time to check out another side of Kenya, head for Nakuru, about 145 kilometres north-west of Nairobi. ARTHUR GARDENS (WEDDING/EVENT GROUNDS), Upper Hill estate and Muhia's Conservation Forest are the start of reasons to visit.