How to find cheap flights to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL)
The lowest price currently available for a one-way flight to Nairobi Wilson Airport is 488 €. A return plane ticket to WIL right now is 1.122 €.
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Book sooner rather than later. You might even be able to find some incredible early bird deals on tickets to Nairobi, where Nairobi Wilson Airport is located.
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Best time to go to Nairobi
May is usually the cheapest month to hop on a flight to Nairobi.
Use the 'Whole month' tool if you have flexible travel dates. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight to WIL that suits your budget and itinerary.
July is the most popular month for flights to WIL. Visit then if you're eager to see Nairobi at its busiest and best.
December is the least busy time of year to travel if you want a more relaxed vibe. You'll typically find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Nairobi then.
Check the weather conditions before travelling. February brings the warmest days in Nairobi, averaging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
July brings the lowest temperatures, ranging from around 12ºC (54ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
Hoping to leave the raincoat at home? July is the driest month in Nairobi, averaging one day of rain.
The wettest time of year is April. Visit then and you can expect to get around 11 days of rainfall.
Flying to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL): What you need to know
Offering direct flights to Nairobi Wilson Airport, these popular airlines make getting to Nairobi easy:
If you want to travel with the carrier with the fewest delays, book your WIL plane ticket with AirKenya Express. Up to 0% of its flights into this airport arrive as planned.
You'll be touching down in the UTC+3 timezone at WIL.
Whether you're arriving late or simply want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfortable hotels near Nairobi Wilson Airport. Kick back at one of these after your flight to WIL:
Nairobi Wilson Airport has an on-time performance of 72%. This percentage tracks how regularly flights from WIL arrive without running late.
Getting to central Nairobi from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL)
The distance from WIL to central Nairobi is about 10 kilometres.
You'll get to the centre in around 20 minutes if you're catching a taxi or a ride-share after your flight to WIL.
You can expect the ride to take about 35 minutes when using public transport.
If you'd love to stay close to the action in Nairobi, unpack your suitcase at one of these comfortable options:
Nairobi highlights
These popular sights should feature on your itinerary after stepping off your flight to Nairobi:
Masai Mara National Reserve: Offering a classic introduction to all the city has to offer, this landmark is around 0.16 kilometres southwest of the centre.
Karura Gardens: You'll discover this park roughly 10 kilometres north of the centre. It offers a nice change of pace while exploring Nairobi.
Giraffe manor: This is just one more reason to visit this city. A memorable landmark, it's around 2 kilometres north of the centre of Nairobi.
How to get to Thika from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL)
The nearby city of Thika is about 48 kilometres from WIL. The drive to the centre in a taxi or ride-share usually takes around 1 hour.
Plan for a journey time of 2 hours 45 minutes or so when making your way to Thika on public transport.
Travelling from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Naivasha
If Naivasha is where you're travelling to, public transport will take around 2 hours from Nairobi Wilson Airport. This city is about 80 kilometres from WIL.
Travelling there by car takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
Explore more of Kenya
There's plenty more of Kenya waiting for you to discover. About 145 kilometres northwest of Nairobi, take off to Nakuru. On the must-see list? Begin with Nakuru National Park, Lake Nakuru and Lake Nakuru View.
Eldoret is another top destination in Kenya and is roughly 274 kilometres northwest of Nairobi. Hit some of the best spots right away at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Eldoret, Eldoret Nature & Culture Centre and The Eldoret City of Champions Monument.
Or head to Kisumu, about 274 kilometres northwest of Nairobi. Hippo Point, Freedom Park and Kisumu Impala Sanctuary are among the many reasons to visit. You can reach this city by flying into Kisumu Airport (KIS).