Non-stop flights to Nairobi (WIL)
Wilson Airport is the second largest airport in Kenya. It is an international airport. In total there are 23 airports around the world that have direct flights to Nairobi in 2 countries. Currently, there are 21 domestic flights to Nairobi.
Nairobi is mainly known for sightseeing & culture and adventure.
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All direct flights to Nairobi Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Nairobi International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 4,637 flights arriving at Nairobi Airport, which are 155 flights per day or 6 flights per hour. On an average day, there is at least 1 flight arriving every 10 minutes.
The most frequently departed flights to Nairobi are routes from Maasai Mara (Keekorok) (KEU) in Kenya and Maasai Mara (Kichwa Tembo) (KTJ), also in Kenya. These two routes together are operated 840 times this month, and make up for 18% of all monthly arrivals at Wilson Airport.
The longest flight to Nairobi WIL is departing from Zanzibar (ZNZ). This non-stop flight takes around 1 hour and 30 minutes and covers a distance of 234 miles (376 km).
List of all direct flights to Nairobi
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Nairobi, ordered by popularity.
Top 200 flights with a stopover
This list contains the 200 most popular airports from which flights depart that require just one stopover to get to Nairobi.
Airlines flying to Nairobi
Currently, there are 5 airlines that fly to Nairobi. Most flights to Nairobi are operated by Safarilink Aviation, as they connect 19 airports to WIL. That’s around 2 times as much as AirKenya Express, the second biggest airline in terms of operated flight routes to Nairobi. Below you can find the list of airlines that operate all WIL flights:
International flights to Nairobi
Flights from Tanzania to Nairobi
There are 2 airports in Tanzania that have non-stop flights to Nairobi.
From Kilimanjaro, direct flights are offered by AirKenya Express, FlexFlight and Safarilink Aviation.
From Zanzibar, you can fly non-stop with FlexFlight or Safarilink Aviation. This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in October.
Domestic flights to Nairobi
Flights from Kenya to Nairobi
There are lots of domestic flights to Nairobi (WIL). 21 airports in Kenya have direct flights to the airport.
From Amboseli National Park, direct flights are offered by AirKenya Express, FlexFlight and Safarilink Aviation.
From Eldoret and Kakamega, you can fly with Executive Airlines.
From Kisumu, you can fly non-stop with FlexFlight or Safarilink Aviation.
From Kitale, direct flights are offered by Executive Airlines.
From Lamu, you can fly non-stop with FlexFlight or Safarilink Aviation.
From Lodwar, direct flights are offered by Executive Airlines.
From Maasai Mara and Maasai Mara (Angama), all direct flights to Nairobi are operated by Mombasa Air Safari and Safarilink Aviation.
From Maasai Mara (Keekorok), Maasai Mara (Kichwa Tembo), Maasai Mara (Mara North), Maasai Mara (Mara Serena) and Maasai Mara (Olkiombo), all direct flights to Nairobi are operated by AirKenya Express, Mombasa Air Safari and Safarilink Aviation.
From Malindi and Mombasa, you can fly with Executive Airlines, FlexFlight and Safarilink Aviation.
From Nanyuki, you can fly non-stop with AirKenya Express or Safarilink Aviation.
From Ol Seki and Olare, all direct flights to Nairobi are operated by Mombasa Air Safari and Safarilink Aviation.
From Samburu, you can fly non-stop with AirKenya Express or Safarilink Aviation.
From Ukunda, direct flights are offered by Executive Airlines, FlexFlight and Safarilink Aviation.
Alternative airports near Nairobi
Flying to an alternative airport near Nairobi could give you other options to reach your destination. For example, the possibility to fly with a different airline or alliance, or finding a cheaper airfare. For this reason, alternative airports near to Nairobi (WIL) are listed below. The closest alternative airports are Nairobi (NBO) and Nanyuki (NYK).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Nairobi?
There are 2 airports in Nairobi: Wilson Airport (WIL) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).
What is the best airport to fly into Nairobi?
You have multiple options when flying into Nairobi. Although Nairobi (WIL) is a convenient airport to reach the city, the biggest airport near to Nairobi is Nairobi (NBO), Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, which offers you additional options.
How many airlines fly to Nairobi?
There are 5 airlines flying to Nairobi from 23 airports around the world, as of April 2024.
Which airlines fly to Nairobi?
Safarilink Aviation, AirKenya Express and Mombasa Air Safari operate most flights to Nairobi. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Nairobi?
There are no alliances flying to Nairobi at the moment.
How many nonstop flights are there to Nairobi?
There are roughly 4,637 flights arriving at Nairobi every month (or 1,085 flights each week), from a total of 23 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Nairobi Airport?
The official name of Nairobi Airport is Wilson Airport.
What is the airport code of Nairobi Airport?
The airport code of Nairobi Airport is WIL.
What are the most popular flights to Nairobi?
Maasai Mara (Keekorok), Maasai Mara (Kichwa Tembo) and Maasai Mara (Mara North) are the 3 most popular routes to Nairobi. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Nairobi, please use our flight map.
