International Flights
Kenya has two major international airports for long-haul flights from Europe:
✈️ Nairobi — Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO)
The most important hub in East Africa and the hub of Kenya Airways. Direct flights from Frankfurt (approx. 8 hours) with Kenya Airways and Lufthansa. Condor also flies direct seasonally. There are numerous connecting flights via Istanbul (Turkish Airlines), Dubai (Emirates), Doha (Qatar Airways), or Amsterdam (KLM), often cheaper than direct flights.
Transfer: The airport is located 15 km southeast of the city. Taxi to the city costs 20–30 USD (agree on the price beforehand!), Uber works reliably (10–15 USD). The Madaraka Express (SGR) runs from the nearby Syokimau station to Mombasa.
✈️ Mombasa — Moi International (MBA)
Ideal for beach vacations on the south coast (Diani Beach). Charter flights and seasonal connections from Europe (Condor from Frankfurt). Accessible from Nairobi by domestic flight (~1 hour) or SGR train (5 hours).
Flight Prices (Reference Values from Germany)
| Period | Price (Round Trip) |
|---|---|
| Low Season (Apr–Jun) | 400–550€ |
| Shoulder Season (Nov–Dec, Jan–Mar) | 500–700€ |
| High Season (Jul–Oct) | 650–1,000€ |
💡 Tipp
Kenya Airways and KLM are partners — there are often good combo offers via Amsterdam with onward flights to the Masai Mara. Turkish Airlines via Istanbul is often the cheapest option.
