Flying from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO): what you need to know
The timezone in Nairobi is UTC+3, which is three hours ahead of Manchester.
To ensure you catch your MAN to NBO flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Manchester Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between MAN and NBO include:
London Heathrow Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Brussels Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Currently, ج.م. 15,542 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Manchester Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ج.م. 31,548. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from MAN to NBO, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when looking for your flight from Manchester Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from MAN to NBO.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Manchester Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)
Of all flights leaving Manchester Airport, 59.39% touch down on time at their destination.
Manchester Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Manchester. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Manchester Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to MAN:
Arriving at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Book a hotel near NBO if you're catching a late Manchester Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Follow your own route with a Jomo Kenyatta International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Auto-Union, Green Motion or Hertz and experience more of Nairobi and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport around three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to central Nairobi
From Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
The quietest month for a flight from Manchester Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is February, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Nairobi based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from Manchester Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for March if you'd like to explore Nairobi during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC and 30ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 12ºC and 24ºC. Search for cheap tickets from MAN to NBO sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Kenya
Mombasa is just one of the many cities in Kenya waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Nairobi. Around 434 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include Fort Jesus, Haller Park and Old Town of Mombasa.
Nakuru is another standout destination in Kenya and is around 145 kilometres north-west of Nairobi. No trip is complete without seeing ARTHUR GARDENS (WEDDING/EVENT GROUNDS), Upper Hill estate and Muhia's Conservation Forest.
