Travelling from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO): what you need to know
Nairobi's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Nairobi one hour ahead of Helsinki.
Your HEL to NBO flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like September. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between HEL and NBO include:
London Heathrow Airport
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Brussels International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO)
302 € is currently the best price for a one-way Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport flight. A return flight starts at 632 €. These prices can change depending on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from HEL to NBO if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when looking for your flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from HEL to NBO.
Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Helsinki Vantaa Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from HEL land at their destination as scheduled 84% of the time.
Helsinki Vantaa Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Helsinki. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of about 30 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to HEL? If you're boarding an early flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO)
Consider booking a hotel near NBO if you're on a late Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Auto-Union, Green Motion or Hertz and explore beyond Nairobi's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport about three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO) to central Nairobi
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of Nairobi. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour 5 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO)
August is the busiest month for flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Nairobi in March.
When booking your flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Nairobi, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from HEL to NBO in July. Temperatures average between 12ºC (54ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF) then.
Explore more of Kenya
Mombasa is just one of the many places in Kenya waiting to be discovered once you've seen Nairobi. Around 434 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include Mombasa Marine National Park, Fort Jesus and Mombasa Beach.
Around 145 kilometres north-west of Nairobi, Nakuru is another favourite stop in Kenya. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Nakuru National Park, Lake Nakuru and Lake Nakuru View.