How to find cheap flights to Eldoret Airport (EDL)
Right now, £230 is the lowest price for a one-way flight to Eldoret Airport. Or you can book a return plane ticket to EDL for £537.
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It's generally recommended to book roughly nine months before your planned departure. This is when you're likely to get the best price on tickets to Eldoret, where Eldoret Airport is located.
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If you're not in a rush to travel to Eldoret, consider taking a longer or less direct route. You could find cheaper plane tickets to Eldoret Airport by booking a flight with one or more stops.
Best time to go to Eldoret
February is typically the cheapest month to hop on a flight to Eldoret.
To find the month with the cheapest flights to EDL, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you have flexible travel dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.
June is the most popular month for flights to EDL. It's an ideal time to see Eldoret at its busiest and best.
The quietest time of the year to go is February. Book your plane tickets to Eldoret then and take in the top attractions at a more relaxed pace.
With averages of between 10ºC and 28ºC, February is when Eldoret is at its warmest. Schedule your visit around your weather preferences to get the most out of your time here.
Temperatures are lowest in June, when they range from 10ºC to 23ºC.
January gives you the best chance of clearer skies. With four days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Eldoret.
Rain is more likely during August, which gets around 24 days of wet weather.
Flying to Eldoret Airport (EDL): What you need to know
Offering direct flights to Eldoret Airport, these leading airlines make reaching Eldoret easy:
If you want to travel with the carrier that tops the list for punctuality, book your EDL plane ticket with Kenya Airways. Up to 68% of its flights into this hub land according to schedule.
You'll be touching down in the UTC+3 timezone at EDL.
Rest up shortly after your flight to EDL at KQ Grill and Bistro. This comfy stay is an easy drive from Eldoret Airport.
Flights out of Eldoret Airport touch down when expected 64% of the time. This measure highlights the airport's performance when it comes to punctuality.
Getting to central Eldoret from Eldoret Airport (EDL)
EDL is about 16 kms (10 miles) from central Eldoret.
You'll get to the centre in around 30 minutes if you're taking a cab or a ride-share after your flight to EDL.
Eldoret has no shortage of places to rest your head. Here's a lineup of comfy hotels to add to your short list:
Eldoret highlights
Step off your flight to Eldoret and go straight to these popular attractions:
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Eldoret: Around 2 kms (1 mile) west of the city centre, this landmark is an ideal spot to start your sightseeing in the city.
Rocksprings Gardens: Take a breather here while exploring Eldoret. You'll find this park roughly 5 kms (3 miles) north-west of the centre.
Eldoret Nature & Culture Centre: Hit up this landmark next. About 3 kms (2 miles) south-east of the city centre, it's well worth visiting for the full Eldoret experience.
How to get to Kisumu from Eldoret Airport (EDL)
Kicking things off in Kisumu? From EDL, it'll take around 2 hours 10 minutes to drive there. The city is about 105 kms (65 miles) from the airport.
Travelling from Eldoret Airport (EDL) to Kitale
If Kitale is on your radar, it's around 72 kms (45 miles) from Eldoret Airport.
The drive time to Kitale is roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
Explore more of Kenya
Feel like exploring more? Nairobi will add more excitement to your journey through Kenya. It's around 257 kms (160 miles) south-east of Eldoret and features Masai Mara National Reserve, The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and Giraffe manor. The main airport for this city is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).
Nakuru is another top destination in Kenya and is roughly 121 kms (75 miles) south-east of Eldoret. Zero in on some of the best places like Nakuru National Park, Lake Nakuru and Rhino Point.
Roughly 72 kms (45 miles) south-west of Eldoret, Kisumu is worth going out of your way for. Big reasons to visit include Hippo Point, Kisumu Impala Park Wildlife Sanctuary Office and Kenya Wildlife Impala Park. Flying into Kisumu Airport (KIS) is the most convenient way to arrive here.