Flying from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO): what you need to know
Nairobi's timezone is UTC+3, making Nairobi two hours ahead of Zurich.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your ZRH to NBO flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Right now, ₹ 29,516 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Zurich Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ₹ 45,478. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from ZRH to NBO, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first released.
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Handy information about Zurich Airport (ZRH)
69.02% of flights taking off from Zurich Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To get to Zurich Airport from central Zurich, it takes around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 35 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to ZRH? If you're catching an early flight from Zurich Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
If you're getting in on a late Zurich Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these options near NBO:
Follow your own route with a Jomo Kenyatta International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Auto-Union, Green Motion or Hertz and see more of Nairobi and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport about three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to central Nairobi
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to the centre of Nairobi has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
July is the busiest month for flights from Zurich Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Nairobi in February.
Lock in your flight from Zurich Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for March if you want to explore Nairobi during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 14ºC and 30ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 12ºC and 24ºC. Look for cheap tickets from ZRH to NBO sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Kenya
Mombasa is just one of the many places in Kenya waiting to be discovered once you've taken in 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're interested in discovering another well-known destination in Kenya, head for Nakuru, about 145 kilometres north-west of Nairobi. ARTHUR GARDENS (WEDDING/EVENT GROUNDS), Upper Hill estate and Muhia's Conservation Forest are key reasons to visit.
