Flying from Nairobi to Vipingo Airstrip Airport (VPG): What you need to know
Start planning your trip by looking up the most convenient departure point for your flight from Nairobi to Vipingo Airstrip Airport (VPG). Explore your options for setting off from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) or Wilson Airport (WIL), two of the city's main airports.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Nairobi to VPG. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Peak season means busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Nairobi
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Located around 14 kms (9 miles) from the centre of Nairobi, NBO can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Nairobi to Vipingo Airstrip Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
When it comes to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport's on-time performance, 67.1% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Wilson Airport (WIL)
With public transport, you can travel from central Nairobi to WIL in around 45 minutes. The terminal is roughly 3 kms (2 miles) away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 15 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Wilson Airport the day before your Nairobi to VPG flight:
About Vipingo Airstrip Airport (VPG)
Have a late flight from Nairobi to Vipingo Airstrip Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Check in to one of these hotels near VPG and shut your eyes sooner:
How to find the cheapest flights from Nairobi to Vipingo Airstrip Airport (VPG)
At the moment, £55 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Nairobi to Vipingo Airstrip Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £112. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Nairobi to VPG if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
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The best time to fly from Nairobi to Vipingo Airstrip Airport (VPG)
Travel to Vipingo in peak season if you want to be in the thick of things, but remember that prices are typically higher. Alternatively, book your flight from Nairobi to Vipingo Airstrip Airport (VPG) during low season for a quieter (and cheaper) experience.
Book a Nairobi to VPG plane ticket departing in March if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Vipingo to range from 24ºC (75ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
July sees temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Nairobi to Vipingo Airstrip Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Kenya
Voi is just one of the many places in Kenya waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Vipingo. Around 145 kms (90 miles) away to the west, its best attractions include Voi War cemetery, Voi and ACK Christ Church, Kaloleni, Voi.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Kenya, head for Lamu, about 209 kms (130 miles) north-east of Vipingo. Lamu Fort, Manda Island and Lamu Museum are key highlights.
