Travelling from Nairobi to Malindi Airport (MYD): What you need to know
Kick off your travels at one of Nairobi's main airports, Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) or Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL). Check out your options for booking a flight from Nairobi to Malindi Airport (MYD) departing from either of these.
Expect to be in the air for 1 hour 15 minutes. That's the average time for a direct Nairobi to Malindi Airport flight.
Malindi Airport is located in Malindi. The city's timezone is UTC+3, which is the same as Nairobi.
With 25 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Malindi Airport (MYD) is the busiest route. Jambojet Limited operates the earliest flight at 7am. If you prefer to make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight from NBO to MYD is with Jambojet Limited at 6:15pm.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from Nairobi to MYD.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in Nairobi
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Get there in one go from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). Nonstop flights from Nairobi to Malindi Airport (MYD) operate from here.
You can get away on a direct flight from Nairobi to Malindi Airport with Jambojet Limited. This popular carrier operates services from NBO.
The airline most travellers choose when flying between NBO and MYD is Jambojet.
Located around 18 kilometres from the centre of Nairobi, NBO can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Nairobi to Malindi Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are the answer:
Of all flights departing from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, 62% land on time at their destination.
Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL)
You can book a direct Nairobi to Malindi Airport (MYD) plane ticket with departures from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL). Check if flying out of WIL makes more sense for your journey.
Skyward Express offers direct flights from Nairobi to MYD departing from WIL. Book your favourite window seat and arrive at your destination without any detours.
Skyward Express is the top choice for bookings on the WIL to MYD route.
With public transport, you can travel from central Nairobi to WIL in about 35 minutes. The airport is roughly 10 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 20 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before your Nairobi to MYD flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Nairobi Wilson Airport:
Nairobi Wilson Airport has an on-time performance rate of 72%. This figure highlights how frequently flights that leave from this airport arrive on schedule.
About Malindi Airport (MYD)
Have a late flight from Nairobi to Malindi Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Stay at one of these hotels near MYD and hit the pillow fast:
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle around one week ahead of your Nairobi to Malindi Airport flight.
Getting from Malindi Airport (MYD) to central Malindi
Central Malindi is around 6 kilometres from Malindi Airport and takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. Look into how to get from the airport to the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
It takes roughly 25 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Nairobi to Malindi Airport (MYD)
At the moment, ج.م. 2,415 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Nairobi to Malindi Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 5,250. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To snap up cheap flights from Nairobi to MYD, book your plane ticket 11 months before your planned departure.
The best month for picking up cheap Nairobi to Malindi Airport tickets is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Nairobi to Malindi Airport (MYD)
January is the busiest month for flights from Nairobi to Malindi Airport (MYD). Plan your visit to Malindi in December if you prefer a quieter experience.
Lock in a Nairobi to MYD plane ticket departing in March if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Malindi to range from 24ºC to 32ºC.
August sees temperatures of between 22ºC and 27ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Nairobi to Malindi Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Malindi
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Malindi right here. Browse these hotels once you've booked your flight from Nairobi to Malindi Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Golden Beach, Marafa-Hells Kitchen and Marine park are top attractions which should feature on any well-planned Malindi itinerary.
Explore more of Kenya
Malindi will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of Kenya you'll want to see. Around 105 kilometres southwest of Malindi, a trip to Mombasa will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Mombasa Marine National Park, Fort Jesus and Mombasa Beach.
