Travelling from Nairobi to N'djili Airport (FIH): What you need to know
There are two main airports where your trip can begin in Nairobi. Check out your options leaving from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) or Wilson Airport (WIL) when planning your flight from Nairobi to N'djili Airport (FIH).
Take a direct Nairobi to N'djili Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 3 hours 20 minutes.
N'djili Airport is located in Kinshasa. The city is in the UTC+1 timezone and is two hours behind Nairobi.
The busiest route is from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to N'djili Airport (FIH). Take your pick of 7 direct services each week. Kenya Airways operates a 7:40am departure between NBO and FIH.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Nairobi to FIH. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
Taking off during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Nairobi
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Nairobi to N'djili Airport (FIH) leave from this terminal.
When departing from NBO, you can take a direct flight from Nairobi to N'djili Airport with Kenya Airways.
Most travellers prefer to fly with Kenya Airways between NBO and FIH.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance on this route is Kenya Airways.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even tour another city. When searching for cheap flights from Nairobi to FIH departing from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Top options include:
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM)
Travelling from central Nairobi to NBO takes about 1 hour 10 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Nairobi to N'djili Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping just around the corner from the terminal:
67.1% of flights that depart Jomo Kenyatta International Airport land at their destination on time.
Wilson Airport (WIL)
WIL is about 3 kilometres from central Nairobi. It'll take 15 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 45 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your Nairobi to FIH flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Wilson Airport:
About N'djili Airport (FIH)
Once your flight from Nairobi to N'djili Airport has touched down, kick back at a hotel close by. Hotel Stella is a convenient option that's a quick drive from FIH.
How to find the cheapest flights from Nairobi to N'djili Airport (FIH)
Currently, ₹ 26,934 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Nairobi to N'djili Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 58,047. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Nairobi to FIH. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
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The best time to fly from Nairobi to N'djili Airport (FIH)
August is the most popular month for flights from Nairobi to N'djili Airport (FIH). Visit Kinshasa in February for a more laid-back experience.
The warmest month in Kinshasa is September, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC and 34ºC. Lock in your Nairobi to FIH flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Nairobi to N'djili Airport in July if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 19ºC and 34ºC.
More about Kinshasa
Start your Kinshasa trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Nairobi to N'djili Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
Sunset RDC and Musee National de Kinshasa (National Museum) are a couple of leading attractions to put on your Kinshasa must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Congolese Wildlife Authority.
Explore more of DR Congo
You've visited Kinshasa, now it's time to discover other parts of DR Congo. Travel about 274 kilometres south-west to Matadi to tick off its top attractions. From Belvédère to CEF La Borne Matadi and Rond point mvuadu, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.