Flying from Bahrain International Airport (BAH) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO): what you need to know
Manama and Nairobi are both in the UTC+3 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BAH to NBO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Bahrain International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between BAH and NBO include:
Hamad International Airport
Dubai Airport
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bahrain International Airport (BAH) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
$312 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Bahrain International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport flight. Return flights start from $243. These prices may change depending on availability.
To find cheap tickets from BAH to NBO, book in advance. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price in each month when searching for a flight from Bahrain International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment the price changes on cheap flights from BAH to NBO.
Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Bahrain International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
85.53% of flights leaving Bahrain International Airport reach their destination on schedule. With its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to experience delays when flying out of BAH.
Central Manama to Bahrain International Airport is around 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Bahrain International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near BAH:
Arriving at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Consider staying in a hotel close to NBO if you're catching a late Bahrain International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Jomo Kenyatta International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Auto-Union, Green Motion or Hertz to explore Nairobi and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport around three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to central Nairobi
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to the centre of Nairobi has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Bahrain International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Nairobi. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Bahrain International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for March if you want to explore Nairobi during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BAH to NBO in July. Temperatures average between 12ºC (54ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF) then.
Explore more of Kenya
Nairobi is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Kenya just waiting to be discovered. Around 434 kilometres south-east of Nairobi, a trip to Mombasa will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Fort Jesus, Haller Park and Old Town of Mombasa.
Nakuru is another essential stop in Kenya and is around 145 kilometres north-west of Nairobi. No journey is complete without a visit to ARTHUR GARDENS (WEDDING/EVENT GROUNDS), Upper Hill estate and Muhia's Conservation Forest.