Flying from Toronto to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO): What you need to know
When searching for your flight from Toronto to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), there's a good range of airports you can start your trip from. Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) are Toronto's main terminals.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is located in Nairobi. The city is in the UTC+3 timezone and is seven hours ahead of Toronto.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Toronto to NBO. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Heading off during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Located around 27 kilometres from the centre of Toronto, YYZ can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 50 minutes.
Want an easy start to your holiday? Stay near Pearson International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Toronto to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Pearson International Airport, 63.97% of flights complete their journey on time.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
YTZ is around 3 kilometres from central Toronto. It'll take 35 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport the day before your Toronto to NBO flight:
62.09% of flights departing Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport meet their expected arrival time.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
YKF is around 105 kilometres from central Toronto. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. If you're thinking about using public transport, expect a journey time of around 4 hours 5 minutes.
Make catching an early Toronto to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels near Region of Waterloo International Airport and head to your check-in counter without rushing:
Flights that leave from YKF land at their destination on schedule 63.64% of the time.
About Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Toronto to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near NBO instead:
Get your adventure underway 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.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle around three weeks before your Toronto to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport flight.
Getting from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to central Nairobi
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Nairobi. How long it'll take to get to the centre in a cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
It takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is $790. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,247. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Toronto to NBO. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
Affordable Toronto to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across every month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when planning your trip dates. February is the quietest month to go to Nairobi. July is when most people book flights from Toronto to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
The warmest month in Nairobi is March, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your Toronto to NBO flight ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
July sees temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Toronto to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Nairobi
After booking your flight from Toronto to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Nairobi:
You'll find plenty of fantastic things to do in Nairobi when you're ready to see the sights. Kick off your exploring at Masai Mara National Reserve followed by The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and Giraffe manor.
Explore more of Kenya
Nairobi is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Kenya you'll want to see. Around 153 kilometres north-west of Nairobi, a visit to Nakuru will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Nakuru National Park, Lake Nakuru and Lake Nakuru View.
Eldoret is another essential stop in Kenya and is around 274 kilometres north-west of Nairobi. No journey is complete without dropping by Kapseret Eco Resort, BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Eldoret and Eldoret Nature & Culture Centre.