NBO / Nairobi Airport - Connections, Facilities, Layovers, etc.
Aug 5, 2009, 2:04 pm
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And whatever you do don't fall for the trap of proceeding to the gate when they first announce it. They open gates about an hour before the plane leaves and you get trapped in a hot glass box with insufficient seating until they deign to board your flight, which may well be late.
Aug 5, 2009, 10:18 pm
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As mentioned in the other post, only KQ and BA have lounges. The generic lounges has drinks and sandwich type options. There is also the Java Coffee Shop which has decent seating and good coffee.
Aug 21, 2009, 7:29 pm
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If cigarette smoke bothers you, be prepared -- when I was there in 2005 sitting at the coffee shop area was like lounging in an ashtray and it quickly sold out of sandwiches, etc as the night went on. But we did pick up Tusker T-shirts relatively cheaply in the gift shops there.
Sep 6, 2009, 12:52 pm
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, there 2 others lounge in JKIA, the first is a non airline lounge (VIP and kenya governement only) and the 3rd lounge is a multi airlines lounge which welcome Brussels airlines, Ethiopian, Emirates, Swiss, Air Mauritius and others its name:Kenya Duty Free Lounge
here is the link to know the impressions of a recent visitor:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/swiss...e-nairobi.html
enjoy your trip
Sep 7, 2009, 3:33 am
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And the sign in front of the door says "First Class Lounge".
May 20, 2010, 9:40 am
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good info - but what are "ground services"?
Hi -
I'm looking to do the same thing - leave some luggage at NBO for about a week - and this information seems very helpful, except I'm not familiar with the term "ground services." Does it refer to the customer check-in and baggage check services of the individual airline with which you are flying?
thanks in advance...
I'm looking to do the same thing - leave some luggage at NBO for about a week - and this information seems very helpful, except I'm not familiar with the term "ground services." Does it refer to the customer check-in and baggage check services of the individual airline with which you are flying?
thanks in advance...
Sep 29, 2010, 3:41 pm
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My fiance and I will be flying through with just a day layover in NBO (well it'll be our honeymoon so I suppose it will be my "husband" and I). Similarly, we don't really want to lug our rollerboards all around the city.
Is there a place near the airport / the city center that has a cheap rate to take a shower and maybe store our luggage? A hostel, hotel, public watering hole, etc.
Is there a place near the airport / the city center that has a cheap rate to take a shower and maybe store our luggage? A hostel, hotel, public watering hole, etc.
Oct 25, 2010, 3:28 pm
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Dropping off luggage at a downtown Nairobi hotel could also be an option, depending on the time of day. Taking a taxi to/from Nairobi late at night and at dawn takes maybe 15-20 minutes each way. During rush hour, it could be an hour and a half.
Oct 31, 2010, 12:02 pm
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FYI - found this info on the NBO English website
1: Are there shower facilities available to the public at the airport?
Yes we do have a shower facility in the transit area next to the Kenya airways transit lounge in the first floor which is public. The other shower facilities are only available in the Diplomatic Duty Free lounges but for a fee.
Yes we do have a shower facility in the transit area next to the Kenya airways transit lounge in the first floor which is public. The other shower facilities are only available in the Diplomatic Duty Free lounges but for a fee.
Is there a left luggage facility at JKIA and what are the opening times?
There is a left luggage facility at JKIA. The charges are KSH 300 or USD 4 per bag per day. To locate the facility at the airport, you shall exit the baggage hall and turn left, proceed to the domestic departures where the facility is situated in the domestic/local departure hall, well known as unit 3 departures. The facility is open 24 hours every day.
There is a left luggage facility at JKIA. The charges are KSH 300 or USD 4 per bag per day. To locate the facility at the airport, you shall exit the baggage hall and turn left, proceed to the domestic departures where the facility is situated in the domestic/local departure hall, well known as unit 3 departures. The facility is open 24 hours every day.
Dec 2, 2010, 11:15 am
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Transit at Nairobi
hi everybody,
i'll be flying out London to Mombasa with Kenya Airways. Apparently the domestic flights are at the Unit 1.
Do i have to pass the Immigration to reach Unit 1? Or at Mombasa airport.
Also are the facilities the same at Wilson Airport than JKIA, to reach the Nairobi city centre? buses and taxis?
Cheers
FBWR
i'll be flying out London to Mombasa with Kenya Airways. Apparently the domestic flights are at the Unit 1.
Do i have to pass the Immigration to reach Unit 1? Or at Mombasa airport.
Also are the facilities the same at Wilson Airport than JKIA, to reach the Nairobi city centre? buses and taxis?
Cheers
FBWR
Dec 6, 2010, 7:25 am
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hi everybody,
i'll be flying out London to Mombasa with Kenya Airways. Apparently the domestic flights are at the Unit 1.
Do i have to pass the Immigration to reach Unit 1? Or at Mombasa airport.
Also are the facilities the same at Wilson Airport than JKIA, to reach the Nairobi city centre? buses and taxis?
Cheers
FBWR
i'll be flying out London to Mombasa with Kenya Airways. Apparently the domestic flights are at the Unit 1.
Do i have to pass the Immigration to reach Unit 1? Or at Mombasa airport.
Also are the facilities the same at Wilson Airport than JKIA, to reach the Nairobi city centre? buses and taxis?
Cheers
FBWR
You will need to clear Security again, and then check in. If your luggage is checked through to Mombasa from London, just drop your bags off at the Luggage Drop off Line.
Facilities at JKIA are far superior to Wilson. Wilson does have taxi's and buses, and is probably quicker to get the Nairobi CBD.
Happy travels.
