Flying from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO): what you need to know
Nairobi's timezone is UTC+3, making Nairobi three hours ahead of Lisbon.
To ensure you catch your LIS to NBO flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Lisbon Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between LIS and NBO include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO)
Currently, 307 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Lisbon Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 619 €. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LIS to NBO if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
Finding cheap flights from Lisbon Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across the month and land a great deal.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from LIS to NBO.
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Handy information about Lisbon Airport (LIS)
Of all flights leaving Lisbon Airport, 56% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Lisbon to Lisbon Airport is approximately 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near LIS? If you've booked an early flight from Lisbon Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Lisbon Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near NBO instead:
Grab a Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport rental car and discover Nairobi and beyond with your own set of wheels. Auto-Union, Green Motion and Hertz are popular outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport around three weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO) to central Nairobi
From Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport, Nairobi is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO)
August is the busiest month for flights from Lisbon Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Nairobi in March.
Lock in your flight from Lisbon Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport for February if you'd like to explore Nairobi during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from LIS to NBO in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF) on average.
Explore more of Kenya
Nairobi is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Kenya just waiting to be explored. Around 434 kilometres south-east of Nairobi, a visit to Mombasa will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Mombasa Marine National Park, Fort Jesus and Mombasa Beach.
Nakuru is another sought-after destination in Kenya and is around 145 kilometres north-west of Nairobi. No trip is complete without experiencing Nakuru National Park, Lake Nakuru and Lake Nakuru View.