Travelling from Fort Lauderdale to Nairobi: what you need to know
Fort Lauderdale's main base, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), is where countless awesome holidays begin. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Nairobi.
Hop off your plane in Nairobi at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) or Wilson Airport (WIL).
Nairobi's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Nairobi seven hours ahead of Fort Lauderdale.
To ensure you make it on your Fort Lauderdale to Nairobi flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale to Nairobi
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Flying from Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Whether you're eager to discover a new city on the way or just take a break, we make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options taking off from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is a stop you can make during your Fort Lauderdale to Nairobi flight.
Located around 5 kilometres from central Fort Lauderdale, FLL can be reached in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Fort Lauderdale to Nairobi? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport:
73.74% of flights leaving from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport reach their destination on time.
FLL is located at 320 Terminal Drive.
Arriving in Nairobi
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
The distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to central Nairobi is roughly 13 kilometres. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Nairobi. Stay at one of these accommodation options near NBO instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Jomo Kenyatta International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Auto-Union, Green Motion or Hertz to explore Nairobi and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport about three weeks ahead of your Fort Lauderdale to Nairobi flight.
Wilson Airport (WIL)
Central Nairobi is located around 2 kilometres from Wilson Airport (WIL). Once your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Nairobi has hit the runway and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should be around 15 minutes.
The journey will take about 45 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Nairobi, rest your head at a hotel near WIL. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Why waste time waiting for public transport? A Wilson Airport rental car lets you start exploring right away. Turn up the music and hit the highway with a set of wheels from Auto-Union or Unicorn rent a car.
Generally, the sooner you book, the better the prices and selection of vehicles. Reserve your ride from WIL once your travel dates are set.
Best time to go to Nairobi
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Nairobi. July is the busiest month for a trip to Nairobi. If you like a more relaxed atmosphere, go in February.
The warmest month in Nairobi is March, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your Fort Lauderdale to Nairobi ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
July has average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Look for cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale to Nairobi around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Nairobi
After booking your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Nairobi, take your pick from prime hotels that put you close to the action. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Nairobi:
Nairobi National Park and The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust are just a couple of the leading attractions to add to your Nairobi itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Westlands Maasai Market D at the roof top.
Explore more of Kenya
You've seen Nairobi, now it's time to discover other corners of Kenya. Travel about 434 kilometres south-east to Mombasa to tick off its top sights. From Fort Jesus to Haller Park and Old Town of Mombasa, your itinerary will be busy.
Nakuru is another essential stop in Kenya and is around 145 kilometres north-west of Nairobi. No journey is complete without a visit to ARTHUR GARDENS (WEDDING/EVENT GROUNDS), Upper Hill estate and Muhia's Conservation Forest.