Travelling from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO): what you need to know
Nairobi is ten hours ahead of Phoenix and observes the UTC+3 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to catch your PHX to NBO flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between PHX and NBO:
London Heathrow Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Right now, 496 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 1.155 €. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
It's usually smart to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from PHX to NBO. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across each month and snap up a great deal.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from PHX to NBO by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
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Handy information about Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
PHX's address is 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 82.57% of flights that take off from PHX land on time.
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Phoenix. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near PHX? If you've booked an early flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Book a hotel near NBO if you have a late Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Jomo Kenyatta International Airport rental car and discover Nairobi and beyond with your own wheels. Auto-Union, Green Motion and Hertz are popular providers to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport around three weeks in advance.
Getting from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to central Nairobi
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from the centre of Nairobi. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
July is the busiest month for flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Nairobi in February.
When booking your flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Nairobi, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from PHX to NBO in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF) on average.
Explore more of Kenya
Mombasa is just one of the many places in Kenya waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Nairobi. Around 434 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Fort Jesus, Haller Park and Old Town of Mombasa.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Kenya, consider Nakuru, roughly 145 kilometres north-west of Nairobi. ARTHUR GARDENS (WEDDING/EVENT GROUNDS), Upper Hill estate and Muhia's Conservation Forest are key highlights.