Travelling from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours.
Jeddah and Nairobi are in the same timezone, UTC+3.
Flights from JED to NBO start from 01:00 — the earliest with Saudia. The last departure is at 20:25 with Saudia. Overall, you can take your pick of seven weekly King Abdulaziz International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your JED to NBO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Flying during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Getting to Nairobi (and then exploring more of Kenya!) is easy with Saudia. This popular carrier has direct flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
Saudia is the top choice for travellers on this route.
With a dependable 87.27% of services arriving as planned, Saudia is the most punctual carrier operating JED to NBO flights.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between JED and NBO include:
Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
Cairo International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Currently, P10,311 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way King Abdulaziz International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is P19,881. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Score cheap tickets from JED to NBO by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Plan your trip for December. That's the cheapest month for flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
Handy information about King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
King Abdulaziz International Airport has a strong on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from JED arrive on schedule 81.7% of the time.
Central Jeddah to King Abdulaziz International Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near JED. Whether you've booked an early flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a King Abdulaziz International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near NBO instead:
Grab a Jomo Kenyatta International Airport rental car and discover Nairobi and beyond with your own wheels. Auto-Union, Green Motion and Hertz are popular providers you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport around three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to central Nairobi
From Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting there on public transport typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
July is the most popular month for flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Nairobi in February.
When booking your flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Nairobi, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from JED to NBO in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF) on average.
Explore more of Kenya
You've visited Nairobi, now it's time to discover other corners of Kenya. Travel about 434 kilometres south-east to Mombasa to check off its leading attractions. From Fort Jesus to Haller Park and Old Town of Mombasa, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 145 kilometres north-west of Nairobi, Nakuru is another favourite stop in Kenya. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at ARTHUR GARDENS (WEDDING/EVENT GROUNDS), Upper Hill estate and Muhia's Conservation Forest.