Flying from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Nairobi: what you need to know
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport is located in St Louis. Following the UTC+3 timezone, Nairobi is eight hours ahead of St Louis.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your STL to Nairobi flight.
Planning to travel during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Stopovers offer the opportunity to visit a new city or just have a break during your journey. When booking your plane ticket from STL to Nairobi, uncheck 'Direct flights only' to check out all potential stops. Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is one of your options.
The journey from central St Louis to STL takes around 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 10 miles in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Nairobi? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to STL:
78.04% of flights that take off from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
You'll find STL at 10701 Lambert International Blvd..
How to find the cheapest flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Nairobi
£398 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Nairobi flight. Return plane tickets start at £798. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
To find cheap flights from STL to Nairobi, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
Scoring cheap tickets from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Nairobi is easier if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to get the best prices across every month and snap up an epic deal.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from STL to Nairobi by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Nairobi.
Airports in Nairobi
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
The distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to central Nairobi is roughly 9 miles. It'll take you about 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Think about booking a hotel close to NBO if you have a late flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Nairobi. Choose one of these accommodation options and make your first night all about rest:
Hit the road running by picking up a Jomo Kenyatta International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Auto-Union, Green Motion or Hertz and explore beyond Nairobi's main sights.
Reserving your ride from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport about three weeks in advance of your flight from STL to Nairobi can help you get the lowest rate.
Wilson Airport (WIL)
Wilson Airport (WIL) is around 2 miles from central Nairobi. Following your flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Nairobi, it'll take you around 15 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can expect the trip to take about 45 minutes on public transport.
There are some comfortable places to park your luggage (and yourself) near WIL. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your STL to Nairobi flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Why waste time waiting for a cab? A Wilson Airport rental car lets you start exploring right away. Roll down your windows and hit the highway with a set of wheels from Auto-Union or Unicorn rent a car.
Avoid filling out paperwork at the rental desk by having everything prearranged. Reserve your ride from WIL in advance so you can simply pick up the keys and get on your way.
Best time to go to Nairobi
Before scheduling your flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Nairobi, consider which time of year works best for you. High season in Nairobi offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty to do, while the off-season means you'll get better deals on hotels and smaller crowds.
Book a Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Nairobi plane ticket with a departure in March if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 14ºC (57ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from STL to Nairobi around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Nairobi
Start your Nairobi trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Nairobi, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, Nairobi National Park and Westlands Maasai Market D at the roof top are highlights which should feature on any good Nairobi itinerary.
Explore more of Kenya
You've done Nairobi, now it's time to discover other parts of Kenya. Journey around 270 miles 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.
Nakuru is another standout destination in Kenya and is around 90 miles north-west of Nairobi. No trip is complete without experiencing ARTHUR GARDENS (WEDDING/EVENT GROUNDS), Upper Hill estate and Muhia's Conservation Forest.
