Flying from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Lamu Airport (LAU): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 20 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Lamu Airport.
You can choose from 63 weekly Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Lamu Airport flights. The 09:00 departure with Jambojet Limited is the earliest flight you can take. Jambojet Limited operates the last service of the day at 09:00.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your NBO to LAU flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Travelling to Lamu (and then discovering more of Kenya!) is easy with Jambojet Limited. This popular airline has direct flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Lamu Airport.
Most travellers choose to fly with Jambojet Limited on this route.
If you'd love to discover a new city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Lamu Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Moi International Airport is a sought-after stop between NBO and LAU.
How to find the cheapest flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Lamu Airport (LAU)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Lamu Airport flight is ₹ 5,803. A round-trip ticket is currently ₹ 12,198. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Get cheap tickets from NBO to LAU by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Lamu Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from NBO to LAU.
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Handy information about Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Of all flights leaving Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, 67.1% arrive on time at their destination.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Nairobi. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to NBO? If you've booked an early flight from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Lamu Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Lamu Airport (LAU)
Reserve a hotel close to LAU if you're taking a late Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Lamu Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Getting from Lamu Airport (LAU) to central Lamu
Lamu Airport to central Lamu has a drive time of about 0 hours. It's approximately 0.16 kilometres away.
When to fly to Lamu Airport (LAU)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Lamu Airport. January is the busiest month to visit Lamu. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Lamu is March, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Lamu Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from NBO to LAU in August if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 22ºC and 28ºC on average.
Explore more of Kenya
Nairobi is just one of the many places in Kenya waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Lamu. Around 467 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Nairobi National Park, The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and Westlands Maasai Market D at the roof top.
Around 241 kilometres south-west of Lamu, Mombasa is another essential stop in Kenya. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Fort Jesus, Haller Park and Old Town of Mombasa.