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Flights from Kisumu to Nairobi

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Cheapest time to fly from Kisumu to Nairobi

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the beginning of November. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.
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Distance: 163 mi
Kisumu airports
Nairobi airports
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)How far from city centre: 10 mi

Book your Kisumu to Nairobi flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Kisumu to Nairobi (Kenya) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £43, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Kisumu to Nairobi takes roughly 50 minutes, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Kisumu–Nairobi route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

  • Arrival airport: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)

The weather in Nairobi

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Nairobi, temperatures average around 25ºC in the warmest months and roughly 10ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

  • Highs: up to 26ºC
  • Lows: down to 10ºC
  • Hottest month: February
  • Coldest month: July
  • Driest month: July
  • Wettest month: April

Tips for cheaper flights from Kisumu to Nairobi

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Kisumu to Nairobi:

  • Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
  • Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
  • Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Nairobi. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Kisumu to Nairobi

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Kisumu to Nairobi?
When you fly from Kisumu to Nairobi the average price is £69. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
How can I find cheap flights from Kisumu to Nairobi at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Kisumu to Nairobi is 43 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
When is the best time to book a flight from Kisumu to Nairobi?
The most popular months to book a flight from Kisumu to Nairobi are October, December and November, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Kisumu to Nairobi?
The best time of the year to go to Nairobi when flying from Kisumu depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Nairobi from Kisumu in terms of searches from our customer, followed by August and November. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, April, May and March are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Kisumu - Nairobi.
How long does the flight take to go from Kisumu to Nairobi?
The total flight time between Kisumu and Nairobi is of around 50 minutes on average, considering an average distance of 162.59 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How is the weather in Nairobi compared to Kisumu?
While in Kisumu temperatures can reach an average of 27º ºC in summer, Nairobi can experience temperatures up to 19º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 16º ºC in Nairobi, compared to the 25º ºC average in Kisumu.

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