Nairobi · Kenya
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is situated approximately 15 kilometres south-east of central Nairobi. It serves as the principal aviation hub for Kenya and major gateway for East Africa. The precinct comprises Terminal 1 (divided into sub-terminals 1A to 1E) and Terminal 2.
Terminais
- Terminal 1A
- Handles international departures and arrivals, primarily for Kenya Airways and SkyTeam alliance partners.
- Terminal 1B
- Serves international departures for various international commercial carriers.
- Terminal 1C
- Handles international departures for selected foreign airlines.
- Terminal 1D
- Dedicated to domestic departures and domestic arrivals.
- Terminal 1E
- Dedicated to processing international arrivals.
- Terminal 2
- Low-cost carrier terminal handling both domestic and regional regional flights.
Chegada
Arriving passengers disembark into the terminal, complete health screening where required, pass through immigration control, retrieve baggage, and clear customs before exiting into the public arrivals hall.
- Follow overhead signs towards international arrivals and present health documentation if requested by health officials.
- Proceed to immigration counters with a valid passport and completed travel authorization or visa documentation.
- Collect checked baggage from the designated carousel in the baggage reclaim hall.
- Pass through customs inspection, declaring any items exceeding duty-free limits or restricted goods.
- Exit into the main public arrivals area where transport desks, currency exchange, and SIM card vendors are located.
Transporte para a cidade
Aplicativo de transporte
App-based Rideshare
Services such as Uber and Bolt operate from designated pick-up zones outside the arrivals area.
- Tempo:
- roughly 30–60 minutes
- Custo médio:
- typically KES 1,000–2,000
Táxi
Official Airport Taxi
Yellow-banded or authorized airport taxis are bookable at official desks inside the arrivals hall.
- Tempo:
- roughly 30–60 minutes
- Custo médio:
- typically KES 2,500–3,500
Trem
Commuter Rail Link
Kenya Railways operates scheduled train connections linking Embakasi Village station near the airport to Nairobi Central Station.
- Tempo:
- roughly 20–30 minutes to Central Station
- Custo médio:
- typically KES 100–500
Conexões e transferências
Transferring between international and domestic flights involves clearing immigration and customs, then moving to the appropriate sub-terminal.
- Passengers moving from international to domestic flights must clear immigration, claim baggage, and clear customs first.
- Sub-terminals 1A through 1E are within walking distance of one another via covered walkways.
- Transfers between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 require a short walk or taxi ride outside the secure area.
- Allow a minimum of 2 to 3 hours between connecting flights to ensure adequate time for transfer procedures.
Wi-Fi e conectividade
Free Wi-Fi access is provided across the main passenger terminal areas.
- Select the airport's public Wi-Fi network on your mobile device.
- Accept the terms and conditions on the landing page to establish a connection.
- Signal quality is strongest inside the main departure gates and lounge areas.
- Local SIM cards with mobile data plans can be acquired in the arrivals area as an alternative.
Dinheiro, cartões e gorjetas
The currency is the Kenyan Shilling (KES). ATMs and currency exchange counters are available in the arrivals precinct.
- ATMs supporting international bank cards (Visa and Mastercard) are situated in Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 arrivals.
- Licensed currency exchange offices operate in both arrival and departure zones.
- Credit cards are widely accepted at established hotels and major outlets, while mobile money (M-Pesa) is used extensively across Kenya.
Comida e bebida
A range of dining establishments, coffee shops, and snack bars are available both before and after security.
- Coffee shops offering light meals and beverages are located in landside arrival zones.
- Airside departure halls feature sit-down restaurants and international quick-service choices.
- Most food and beverage outlets accept credit cards and local cash.
Lounges e descanso
Several airline and independent lounges operate in the Terminal 1 airside departures area.
- Kenya Airways operates the Pride Lounge and Simba Lounge in Terminal 1A for premium passengers and frequent flyers.
- Independent lounges are available for pay-per-use access or via lounge membership programmes.
- Facilities generally offer Wi-Fi, comfortable seating, complimentary refreshments, and flight status displays.
Hotéis no aeroporto
Accommodation options range from transit facilities near the airfield to major hotels along the airport corridor.
- An on-site airport hotel is located nearby within the airport master precinct.
- Numerous international business hotels are located 10 to 15 minutes away along Mombasa Road.
- Nairobi city centre hotels are reachable within 30 to 60 minutes depending on road traffic.
Bagagem e alfândega
Baggage trolleys, lost property desks, and luggage wrapping services are available in the terminal.
- Complimentary luggage trolleys are positioned near baggage claim carousels.
- Report missing or damaged luggage immediately at the airline baggage service office prior to exiting customs.
- Luggage wrapping services are located landside in the departures check-in area.
Família e acessibilidade
Basic family facilities, including baby care amenities, are available within the main terminals.
- Baby changing facilities are situated in designated restrooms across Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.
- Strollers are permitted through security up to the aircraft boarding gate.
- Priority assistance for families with small children is often provided at immigration lines.
Instalações
- ATMs
- Currency exchange
- SIM card kiosks
- Duty-free shops
- Airline lounges
- Prayer rooms
- Restaurants and cafes
- Medical station
Emergência e segurança
Número de emergência local: 999 / 112
- In a medical emergency within the terminal, notify airport security or visit the Port Health clinic in Terminal 1.
- For lost passports, contact your nation's embassy or high commission in Nairobi and report to airport police.
- National emergency services in Kenya can be contacted by calling 999 or 112 from any telephone.
Antes de sair de casa
- Verifique a validade do seu passaporte e qualquer visto, ETA ou declaração de entrada necessária.
- Confirme seu terminal de partida no seu cartão de embarque no dia anterior.
- Ative um eSIM de viagem para estar online no momento em que pousar.
- Baixe mapas offline e tire um print do endereço do seu hotel e da referência de reserva.
- Avise seu banco que você vai viajar e leve um cartão de pagamento reserva.
- Salve o número de emergência local e o contato da sua embaixada no seu telefone.
- Fotografe seu passaporte e guarde a cópia em um lugar acessível offline.
- Verifique a franquia de bagagem e quaisquer itens restritos para o seu destino.
Fontes oficiais
As operações do aeroporto mudam. Sempre confirme terminais, tarifas e horários com as fontes oficiais abaixo antes de viajar.
- Kenya Airports AuthorityFonte oficial do aeroporto
- Directorate of Immigration Services KenyaFonte governamental
- Kenya Revenue Authority CustomsFonte governamental
- Kenya Railways CorporationFonte oficial de transporte
Guia revisado pela última vez em 15 de setembro de 2026
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Pouse conectado
O Wi-Fi do aeroporto é lento, limitado no tempo e não é privado. Um eSIM de viagem ativa antes de você voar, então mapas, aplicativos de transporte e seus e-mails de reserva funcionam no segundo em que você desliga o modo avião.
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