Travelling from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Nairobi: what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for 5 hours 45 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct flight from Cape Town International Airport to Nairobi.
Cape Town International Airport is located in Cape Town. Operating on the UTC+3 timezone, Nairobi is 1 hour ahead of Cape Town.
The most popular route is from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). Take your pick of 4 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to get on your way as soon as you can, the earliest flight from CPT to NBO is the 14:05 Kenya Airways service. If you're planning to fly out later on, the last departure is at 23:00 with Kenya Airways.
For stress-free travel, 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 flight from CPT to Nairobi.
During popular months such as June, it's wise to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Nonstop flights from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Nairobi are available for booking. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is where you'll disembark.
Keep your eyes peeled for offers from Kenya Airways. This carrier operates direct flights from Cape Town International Airport to Nairobi.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from CPT to Nairobi. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Take a pause at one of these airports:
Victoria Falls Airport (VFA)
Maputo International Airport (MPM)
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
If you hold a passport from South Africa, you'll need an ETA to enter Kenya. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from Cape Town International Airport to Nairobi for tourism purposes. Requirements may be different if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always check the visa rules before you make travel plans and certainly before flying.
CPT is around 19 kilometres from central Cape Town. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 21 minutes or so to arrive, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a hassle-free start to your trip? Stay near CPT. Whether you've booked an early flight from Cape Town International Airport to Nairobi or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Nairobi
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Cape Town International Airport to Nairobi is ر.ق. 1,008. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 1,919. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 6 months before you want to travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from CPT to Nairobi.
February is the cheapest month for tickets from Cape Town International Airport to Nairobi. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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Airports in Nairobi
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is around 14 kilometres from central Nairobi. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 22 minutes.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 11 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Cape Town International Airport to Nairobi. Book one of these accommodation options near NBO instead:
Wilson Airport (WIL)
Wilson Airport (WIL) is around 3 kilometres from the centre of Nairobi. Once you've hopped off your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Nairobi, it'll take you around 15 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can also travel by public transport, which will take around 46 minutes.
There are some great places to call home for the night near WIL. Settle in and get cosy after your flight from CPT to Nairobi at one of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Nairobi
July is the most popular month for flights from Cape Town International Airport to Nairobi. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Nairobi in February when it's quieter.
Book your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Nairobi for March to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 14ºC to 30ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 12ºC and 24ºC. Search for cheap flights from CPT to Nairobi sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Nairobi
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Nairobi right here. Browse these hotels after locking in your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Nairobi:
Nairobi National Park and The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust are just two of the major attractions to add to your Nairobi itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Westlands Maasai Market D at the roof top.
Complete your Nairobi trip with a car rental
Choose one of our car rentals in Nairobi and see the sights at your own pace. Easily compare companies in one place to find your ideal ride once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flights from Cape Town International Airport to Nairobi.
