Flying from Seattle to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO): what you need to know
There are two main airports you can start your trip from in Seattle. Explore your options leaving from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) or Lake Union Sea Plane Base (LKE) when planning your flight from Seattle to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is located in Nairobi. The city operates in the UTC+3 timezone and is 10 hours ahead of Seattle.
Your flight from Seattle to NBO won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
July is a peak travel month. If you're taking off then or around a major holiday like Thanksgiving, Memorial Day or Christmas, get there even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from Seattle to NBO. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Take a break from travelling at one of these popular options:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
SEA is roughly 23 kilometres from the centre of Seattle. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This handy travel app will give you the quickest route and your public transport options.
Planning to catch an early flight from Seattle to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport:
Lake Union Sea Plane Base (LKE)
Visit family or friends or just take a moment to refresh yourself with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Seattle to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, check out these options when departing from Lake Union Sea Plane Base:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
With public transport, you can travel from central Seattle to LKE in about 23 minutes. The terminal is roughly 3 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 11 minutes.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before your flight from Seattle to NBO? Relax in a hotel near Lake Union Sea Plane Base before your vacation officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
About Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Seattle to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near NBO instead:
Getting from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to central Nairobi
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from central Nairobi. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 22 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour and 11 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
For a one-way ticket from Seattle to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, C$649 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return flight from just C$1,306. These are currently the lowest fares but could change depending on availability.
To score flight tickets from Seattle to NBO, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
Use the 'Whole month' tool and compare the prices of tickets from Seattle to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport across the month. We've made the lowest fares green, making it easy to choose a flight your budget will love.
Create a Price Alert and keep an eye on changes on this route through push notifications or email. You'll know straight away when prices go down. It's all about timing when scoring flight tickets from Seattle to NBO.
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The best time to fly from Seattle to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
February is the quietest time to fly to Nairobi. Alternatively, follow the crowds and go in July. This is the most popular month for flights from Seattle to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, but the best time to go is your call.
Before you book a flight from Seattle to NBO, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Nairobi, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC to 30ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 12ºC and 24ºC. Look for cheap flights from Seattle to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Nairobi
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Nairobi right here. Check out these options after locking in your flight from Seattle to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport:
Every great adventure has to include a little 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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