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On average, each traveler on a flight from New York to Nairobi emits about 5702 kg of CO2. British Airways, American Airlines, and Delta operate more sustainable flights to Nairobi from New York. They offer two-stop and one-stop flights to NBO from EWR and JFK and emit about 36%, 31%, 31%, and 29% less carbon respectively than most of their counterparts.

Most airlines flying from New York to Nairobi have at least a single stop en route, with the stopover option depending on your airline. If you’re flying with British Airways, expect stops in London Heathrow (LHR) and Dublin (DUB). American Airlines offer single-stop flights on this route with a common layover in LHR. Passengers flying with Delta will have layovers in Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS), Montreal Pierre Elliot Trudeau International (YUL), and Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG). Turkish Airlines offer single-stop flights with a common layover in Istanbul (IST).

Nairobi city center is about 11 miles from the airport. One of the most convenient options is to take a taxi from NBO to the city center. The taxis are available 24/7 and take approximately 25 minutes to complete the trip. Buses offer an affordable option. The Citi Hoppa Buses Number 34 run every 20 to 30 minutes to the city center. The buses are available from 6 am to 9 pm and take about 45 minutes to get to Nairobi city center. Alternatively, you can take shuttle buses from Terminal 1 or 2 to the Embakasi Village Train Station. From the station, take the train to the Nairobi Central Station.

American Airlines Admirals Club is between Gates 39 and 30 Airside of Terminal A. It admits travelers through lounge membership programs. Ticketed passengers can also pay at the door whenever there is space. Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge is by the Departure Gates in Terminal A while Delta Sky Club is by Gates 40 and 47 in Terminal B.

Among airlines operating New York to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport flights:

• Kenya Airways: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Kenya Airways operates flights between New York and Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport.

Flights from New York to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport may depart from several airports in New York area, including Newark (EWR), New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and New York LaGuardia (LGA). Flights usually arrive at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO).

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

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

Four cabin classes are available on flights from New York to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $648 round-trip via Kigali Intl (KGL), compared to $1,300 for nonstop.

One-stop flights from New York to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 33% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) - 8% of one-stop connections

Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the New York to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 14%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $1,206 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,388: a $182 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the New York to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport route, 24% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 50 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on New York to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

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

• Earliest: departs at 1:45 pm and lands at 3:37 am
• Latest: departs at 1:45 pm and lands at 3:37 am.

The flight takes about 13h 52m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 2% below the route average of $1,243. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

A nonstop flight from New York to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport takes 13h 52m, covering 7,359 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.

One-way fares from New York to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $466, which is 34% below the typical average for this route.

Kenya Airways is the only airline operating New York to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport flights. 76% of its flights are on time.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 49m, compared with 12h 12m via Kigali Intl (KGL) and 17h 07m via Lome (LFW).

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport is 7 hours ahead of New York (Eastern Africa Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport (NBO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $25 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Autounion Car Rental
· Hertz
· Right Cars
· GREEN MOTION
· Europcar

Round-trip flights from New York to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport range from $1,032 to $1,586, with an average of $1,243 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,032 counts as a good deal.