How to find cheap flights to Eldoret International Airport (EDL)
The cheapest price currently available for a one-way flight to Eldoret International Airport is ₹ 31,553. A round-trip plane ticket to EDL right now is ₹ 68,948.
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About nine months before heading off is a good time to book tickets to Eldoret, where Eldoret International Airport is located. That's the general recommendation if you want to lock in the cheapest fares.
Expand your search for cheap flights to Eldoret by selecting the 'Add nearby airports' box. This will allow you to compare prices for airports closest to your destination and departure points and could help keep costs down.
Search for plane tickets to Eldoret International Airport that come with a stop. Routes with stops tend to be less expensive. Once your results appear, use the 'Stops' filter to browse your options.
Best time to go to Eldoret
You can usually jump on the cheapest flight to Eldoret in February.
To find the cheapest month for flights to EDL, use the 'Whole month' tool. If your travel dates are flexible, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.
Head to Eldoret in November if you want to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to EDL, but also when fares are likely to be more expensive.
The quietest time of the year to travel is December. Lock in your plane tickets to Eldoret then and enjoy the top attractions at a more relaxed pace.
With averages of between 10ºC and 28ºC, February is when Eldoret is warmest. Organise your visit around your preferred weather conditions to get the most out of your time here.
June brings the lowest temperatures, ranging from around 10ºC to 23ºC.
Want to avoid grey skies? January is the driest month in Eldoret, averaging three days of rain.
The wettest time of year is August. Go then and you'll likely get around 22 days of rainfall.
Travelling to Eldoret International Airport (EDL): What you need to know
Go straight to Eldoret with Skyward Express or Jambojet. These airlines offer direct flights to Eldoret International Airport.
Kenya Airways is the leading carrier for on-time performance. Up to 68% of its flights into this airport land as planned, making it an excellent choice when booking your EDL plane ticket.
The local timezone at EDL is UTC+3.
Whether you're arriving late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some great hotels near Eldoret International Airport. Relax and recharge at one of these after your flight to EDL:
Getting to central Eldoret from Eldoret International Airport (EDL)
EDL is located about 11 kilometres from central Eldoret.
If you're taking a taxi or ride-sharing after your flight to EDL, it'll take around 20 minutes to get to the centre.
Expect the trip to take roughly 30 minutes when using public transport.
A good hotel can make all the difference. Settle in at one of these guest-approved stays in Eldoret:
Eldoret highlights
These top sights have to be on your itinerary after hopping off your flight to Eldoret:
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Eldoret: Around 0.97 kilometres west of the city centre, this landmark is the perfect place to start your sightseeing around the city.
The Eldoret City of Champions Monument: Need another good reason to visit Eldoret? This landmark attracts travellers from all over and is around 3 kilometres east of the city centre.
How to get to Kisumu from Eldoret International Airport (EDL)
Headed to the nearby city of Kisumu? It's about 105 kilometres from EDL. Allow around 2 hours 10 minutes to get there by taxi or ride-share.
Travelling from Eldoret International Airport (EDL) to Kitale
Kitale is around 72 kilometres from Eldoret International Airport if you're going in that direction.
The drive time to Kitale is roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
Explore more of Kenya
Up for more exploring? Nairobi will add more excitement to your journey through Kenya. It's about 257 kilometres southeast of Eldoret and features Masai Mara National Reserve, The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and Giraffe manor. The main airport for this city is Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).
Nakuru is another standout destination in Kenya and is roughly 121 kilometres southeast of Eldoret. Get right to the good parts at attractions like Nakuru National Park, Lake Nakuru and Lake Nakuru View.
Make room for one more stop with Kisumu, which is roughly 72 kilometres southwest of Eldoret. Hippo Point, Freedom Park and Kisumu Impala Sanctuary are reasons to visit. You can get here by catching a flight to Kisumu Airport (KIS).
