Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – NBO
Serving the metropolitan region of the capital of Kenya, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is a joint type of international airport located in the suburbs nine miles from Nairobi, Kenya. It was originally called Embakasi Airport, referring to the name of suburbs where it constructed. But in 1978, the airport was renamed after Jomo Kenyatta, the country’s first president and prime minister. NBO, the airport code, is known as the seventh biggest airport in the continent in terms of passenger traffic, accommodating no less than seven million passengers annually.
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NBO-Jomo Kenyatta International Airport was first planned in 1953 and was finally opened in March 1958. It was set that Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother was to open the airport. However, her aircraft encountered an engine failure in Australia, delaying her flight. The aerodrome features only one 4,1117-meter asphalt runway and two terminals. Terminal 1 accommodates both international and domestic arrivals and departures, while Terminal 2 is for the low-cost carriers. With almost 30 airlines using the airport, NBO-Jomo Kenyatta International Airport offers flights to cities in more than 50 countries across Africa, Asia, and Europe. From the airfield, make sure you visit the neighboring towns of Riruta, and Kikuyu.
On this page it is easy to search for Nairobi, Kenya airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Nairobi, Kenya (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the NBO airport.
Most of these NBO
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Nairobi, Kenya
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Some of the main attractions in the area around the NBO airport are Nairobi Hospital, Arboretum, and Nairobi Hospital.
Map of Nairobi, Kenya Hotels
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Weather Forecast for Nairobi, Kenya (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.)
If you planning to travel to Nairobi, Kenya (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 3:27 AM.
The temperature feels like 70.4 with a humidity level of 79 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 59 percent with visibility at 13.6 percent.
Today’s UV index is 12, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling south at a speed of 6 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 3:30 PM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Today
4/19
Heavy rain
70°F
High: 82°F
Low: 65°F
Precipitation: 90%
Saturday
4/20
Light rain
70°F
High: 78°F
Low: 64°F
Precipitation: 60%
Sunday
4/21
Moderate rain
70°F
High: 77°F
Low: 65°F
Precipitation: 75%
Monday
4/22
Heavy rain
70°F
High: 77°F
Low: 66°F
Precipitation: 85%
Tuesday
4/23
Moderate rain
70°F
High: 77°F
Low: 66°F
Precipitation: 80%
Wednesday
4/24
Heavy rain
70°F
High: 77°F
Low: 66°F
Precipitation: 90%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Nairobi, Kenya NBO airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free NBO airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
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