Travelling from Warsaw to Nairobi: what you need to know
Warsaw is home to a couple of airports where you can start your adventure. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Warsaw to Nairobi leaving from Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) or Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI).
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Wilson Airport (WIL) are Nairobi's chief entry points.
The timezone in Nairobi is UTC+3, which is two hours ahead of Warsaw.
Leave enough time to make your Warsaw to Nairobi flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Warsaw to Nairobi
To find cheap Warsaw to Nairobi flights, book ahead. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
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Flying from Warsaw
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
WAW is about 8 kms (5 miles) from central Warsaw. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near Frederic Chopin Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Warsaw to Nairobi, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Of all flights leaving Frederic Chopin Airport, 77.68% land on time at their destination.
Arriving in Nairobi
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
The distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to central Nairobi is roughly 13 kms (8 miles). It'll take you about 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Book a hotel close to NBO if you're coming in on a late flight from Warsaw to Nairobi. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Jomo Kenyatta International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Auto-Union, Green Motion or Hertz and chase adventure across Nairobi and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport about three weeks before your departure date.
Wilson Airport (WIL)
Wilson Airport (WIL) is about 2 kms (1.00 mile) from the centre of Nairobi. After your flight from Warsaw to Nairobi, it takes approximately 15 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
If you hop on public transport, the journey will take you 45 minutes or so.
After your flight from Warsaw to Nairobi, unwind at a hotel near WIL. These are some great options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Why wait around for public transport? A Wilson Airport rental car lets you start exploring right away. Find the perfect playlist and hit the highway with a set of wheels from Auto-Union or Unicorn rent a car.
Typically, the sooner you book, the more you save and the better your options. Secure your ride from WIL as soon as you've confirmed your plans.
Best time to go to Nairobi
July is the busiest month for flights from Warsaw to Nairobi. To skip the crowds, go to Nairobi in February.
The warmest month in Nairobi is March, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your Warsaw to Nairobi ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
July has average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Search for cheap flights from Warsaw to Nairobi around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Nairobi
Once you've booked your flight from Warsaw to Nairobi, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Nairobi:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Nairobi National Park, The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and Westlands Maasai Market D at the roof top are essential stops on your Nairobi itinerary.
Explore more of Kenya
Nairobi has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Kenya waiting to be explored. Around 270 miles south-east of Nairobi, a visit to Mombasa will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Fort Jesus, Haller Park and Old Town of Mombasa.
Nakuru is another must-experience destination in Kenya and is around 90 miles north-west of Nairobi. No trip is complete without dropping by ARTHUR GARDENS (WEDDING/EVENT GROUNDS), Upper Hill estate and Muhia's Conservation Forest.