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If you'd like to get from downtown Nairobi to NBO, which is approximately 7.5 miles away, you'll have to take a cab, as cabs are the only public mode of transportation that serves the route to the Airport. You can choose from various app-based cabs like Bolt, Wasili, Hava LittleCab, or Uber to get a cab. Alternatively, you can order a cab from Nairobi's companies to get to NBO. The cab ride is about 30 minutes long.

Yes. NBO provides assistance to patrons with limited mobility traveling through the Airport. The customer service office handles all requests for special assistance and provides specialized staff to assist a patron with limited mobility throughout the Airport. To get special help at NBO, you must contact your travel agent or airline before your flight.

Yes. While waiting to connect Nairobi to Kigali, you can unwind at Mara Lounge, Simba Lounge, Aspire Lounge, Turkish Airlines Lounge, Mount Kenya Lounge, or Pride Lounge in NBO. A paid pass or elite status can gain you entry into any lounges. At any of the lounges, all boasting outstanding customer service, you'll have access to snacks, drinks (alcoholic and nonalcoholic), magazines, TV, and a flight information monitor. In terminal 1B on level one is the Aspire Lounge. In terminal 1C, you'll find the Simba Lounge and Turkish Airlines Lounge. In terminal 2, level one, you'll find the Mount Kenya Lounge and Mara Lounge. In terminal 1A are the Pride Lounge and other Simba Lounge.

If your tummy is rumbling, you can grab a meal or drink at NBO while waiting for your flight to Kigali. NBO has various dining options in its terminals to care for your stomach. Java Express Café, Amaica Restaurant, Java House, Hardee's, Ro Ro Restaurant, Kenchic Inn, Kwaheri Snack Bar, and Karibu Café are notable eateries at NBO.

2 airlines operate flights between Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport and Kigali. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• RwandAir
• Kenya Airways

Flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Kigali usually depart from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) and arrive at Kigali Intl (KGL).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• RwandAir: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Kenya Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Kigali:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $456 round-trip via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD), compared to $506 for nonstop.

The Embraer 190 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Kenya Airways and Airlink. Other aircraft seen on the route include De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q variants.

Most connecting flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Kigali pass through Addis Ababa Bole (ADD), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 13% on the Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Kigali route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $473 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $539, a difference of $66. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Kigali flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, afternoon flights for 17%, and night flights for 16%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Kigali:

• Earliest: departs at 12:05 am and lands at 1:38 am
• Latest: departs at 8:50 pm and lands at 10:23 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 33m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 4% above the route average of $500. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Kigali takes 1h 33m, covering 471 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $545 to $3,325. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Kigali are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $461, which is 48% above the typical average for this route.

Kigali is 1 hour behind Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport (Central Africa Time vs Eastern Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Round-trip flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Kigali range from $432 to $571, with an average of $500 over the past 12 months. Anything below $432 counts as a good deal.