Travelling from Nairobi to Atlanta: what you need to know
There are two main airports you can fly out of in Nairobi. Explore your options leaving from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) or Wilson Airport (WIL) when planning your flight from Nairobi to Atlanta.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is the primary arrival point in Atlanta.
Atlanta is seven hours behind Nairobi and is in the UTC-4 timezone.
To ensure you catch your Nairobi to Atlanta flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Nairobi to Atlanta
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap Nairobi to Atlanta flight. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the nearer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest plane tickets from Nairobi to Atlanta throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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Flying from Nairobi
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save on your Nairobi to Atlanta flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Take a break from travelling at one of these airports:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Located around 7 miles from central Nairobi, NBO can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
In search of a handy hotel near Jomo Kenyatta International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Nairobi to Atlanta, these stays will have you nice and close to your departure gate:
67.1% of flights that depart Jomo Kenyatta International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Arriving in Atlanta
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to central Atlanta takes about 15 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 8 miles away.
It typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Nairobi to Atlanta. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ATL instead:
Follow your own route with a Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Europcar and venture far and wide through Atlanta and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport around three weeks before your travel date.
You'll find ATL at 6000 N Terminal Parkway.
Best time to go to Atlanta
July is the most popular month for flights from Nairobi to Atlanta. To escape the crowds, head to Atlanta in February.
The warmest month in Atlanta is July, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your Nairobi to Atlanta ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Nairobi to Atlanta in January when temperatures average between -3ºC (27ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF).
More about Atlanta
After booking your flight from Nairobi to Atlanta, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Atlanta:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Georgia Aquarium, Centennial Olympic Park and Piedmont Park are top sights which should be on any well-planned Atlanta itinerary.
Explore more of United States
Jacksonville is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be explored after you've experienced Atlanta. Around 290 miles to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens and Friendship Fountain.
Charlotte is another sought-after destination in United States and is around 230 miles north-east of Atlanta. No trip is complete without experiencing NASCAR Hall of Fame, Freedom Park and Carolinas Aviation Museum.
