Flying from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR): what you need to know
The timezone in New York is UTC-4, which is seven hours behind Nairobi.
Give yourself enough time to make your NBO to EWR flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between NBO and EWR:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Charles de Gaulle Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
At the moment, 505 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 689 €. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from NBO to EWR if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport throughout the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
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Handy information about Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, 67.1% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Nairobi. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport will take about 1 hour 10 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to NBO? If you've booked an early flight from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
If you're arriving on a late Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these hotels near EWR:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Newark Liberty International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Budget or Thrifty and experience the lesser-explored corners of New York and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Newark Liberty International Airport about three weeks before travelling.
Getting from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to central New York
The street address for EWR is Building 1, Conrad Road.
Newark Liberty International Airport to central New York has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
It takes around 1 hour 10 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
April is the busiest month for flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to New York in February.
Lock in your flight from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport for July if you want to go to New York during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from NBO to EWR around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Philadelphia is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen New York. Around 129 kilometres away to the south-west, its best attractions include Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in United States, consider Boston, roughly 306 kilometres north-east of New York. Freedom Trail, Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum are highlights.