Travelling from Perth Airport (PER) to Nairobi: what you need to know
Nairobi is 5 hours behind Perth, where Perth Airport is located. Nairobi operates on the UTC+3 timezone.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from PER to Nairobi.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
We make it a cinch to plan a flight from PER to Nairobi with a stopover. To see all your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers include:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU)
You'll need an ETA for Kenya if you have a passport from Australia and are visiting for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements can be subject to change. So before booking your cheap ticket from Perth Airport to Nairobi, check with your airline as well as the destination country's local embassy or consulate for the latest information.
PER is about 16 kilometres from central Perth. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 21 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 28 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Perth Airport to Nairobi? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to PER:
How to find the cheapest flights from Perth Airport (PER) to Nairobi
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Perth Airport to Nairobi is C$760. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$1,363. Bear in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from PER to Nairobi, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap tickets from Perth Airport to Nairobi is easy if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Try using the 'Whole month' function to show the lowest fares across each month and snap up a great deal.
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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 in a cab, the drive is about 22 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 11 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Perth Airport to Nairobi. Stay at one of these accommodation options near NBO instead:
Wilson Airport (WIL)
Wilson Airport (WIL) is about 3 kilometres from central Nairobi. Once you've disembarked your flight from Perth Airport to Nairobi, it'll take you around 15 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take around 46 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to WIL. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your flight from PER to Nairobi:
Best time to go to Nairobi
July is the most popular month for flights from Perth Airport to Nairobi. To skip the crowds, head for Nairobi in February when things are quieter.
Lock in your flight from Perth Airport to Nairobi for March to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 14ºC to 30ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 12ºC and 24ºC. Look for cheap flights from PER to Nairobi sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Nairobi
After locking in your flight from Perth Airport to Nairobi, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Nairobi:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Nairobi National Park, The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and Westlands Maasai Market D at the roof top are must-do's during your Nairobi adventure.
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