Flying from Vancouver to Nairobi: what you need to know
You can choose from a range of airports when planning your flight from Vancouver to Nairobi. Check out your options for departing Vancouver from Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX).
When working out where to arrive in Nairobi, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Wilson Airport (WIL) are the major hubs.
Leave enough time to make your flight from Vancouver to Nairobi. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
If you hold a passport from Canada, you'll need an ETA to visit Kenya. This applies when booking a cheap flight from Vancouver to Nairobi for tourism purposes. The rules may be different if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always check the visa rules before you make travel plans and definitely before you fly.
Flying from Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
YVR is around 14 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 26 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be approximately 33 minutes.
Want a handy hotel close to Vancouver International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Vancouver to Nairobi, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
CXH is around 2 kilometres from central Vancouver. It takes 5 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 16 minutes.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before your flight from Vancouver to Nairobi? Check in to a hotel near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport before your trip officially starts. Consider one of these stays:
Arriving in Nairobi
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to central Nairobi takes about 22 minutes by car. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 1 hour and 11 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
Consider staying in a hotel near NBO if you have a late flight from Vancouver to Nairobi. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Wilson Airport (WIL)
The centre of Nairobi is approximately 3 kilometres from Wilson Airport (WIL). After your flight from Vancouver to Nairobi has touched down and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should take about 15 minutes.
You can expect the trip to take about 46 minutes on public transport.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to WIL. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from Vancouver to Nairobi:
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Nairobi
C$758 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Nairobi. A return flight starts from C$1,378. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Vancouver to Nairobi if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
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Best time to go to Nairobi
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Vancouver to Nairobi. July is the most popular month to travel to Nairobi. If you like a more peaceful vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Nairobi is March, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Vancouver to Nairobi in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Vancouver to Nairobi in July when temperatures average between 12ºC and 24ºC.
More about Nairobi
Once you've booked your flight from Vancouver to Nairobi, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Nairobi:
Nairobi National Park and The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust are just a couple of the leading attractions to put on your Nairobi must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Westlands Maasai Market D at the roof top.
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