Flying from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO) to Kisumu Airport (KIS): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport to Kisumu Airport is 55 minutes.
Kisumu's timezone is UTC+3, which is the same as Nairobi.
You can choose from 61 weekly Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport to Kisumu Airport flights.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your NBO to KIS flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
With direct flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport to Kisumu Airport available from numerous airlines, getting to Kisumu (and then other corners of Kenya) is a cinch. You can travel nonstop with:
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Jambojet.
Kenya Airways is the most punctual carrier that operates NBO to KIS flights, with 71.01% of its services arriving as planned.
How to find the cheapest flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO) to Kisumu Airport (KIS)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport to Kisumu Airport flight is $70. A round-trip plane ticket is currently $140. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from NBO to KIS. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport to Kisumu Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO)
62% of flights leaving from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport land at their destination on time.
To get to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport from central Nairobi, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near NBO. Whether you're taking an early flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport to Kisumu Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Kisumu Airport (KIS)
Consider booking a hotel close to KIS if you're taking a late Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport to Kisumu Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
When to fly to Kisumu Airport (KIS)
November is the busiest month for flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport to Kisumu Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Kisumu in March.
Lock in your flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport to Kisumu Airport for February if you'd like to explore Kisumu during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
June has average temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Look for cheap tickets from NBO to KIS sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Kenya
Kisumu has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Kenya you should also see. Around 274 kilometres south-east of Kisumu, a visit to Nairobi will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Masai Mara National Reserve, The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and Giraffe manor.
If you're interested in discovering another side of Kenya, head for Nakuru, roughly 145 kilometres east of Kisumu. Nakuru National Park, Lake Nakuru and Lake Nakuru View are key reasons to visit.








