Kenya Airports - Jomo Kenyatta is the Busiest of the 3 International Airports in Kenya

International Airports

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi (JKIA) - IATA Code: NBO

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi is located 18 kilometers from the capital city center.

It is fittingly acknowledged as the regional aviation hub as it is the largest and busiest airport in East and Central Africa, a fact that has been cemented following its recent refurbishment.

JKIA is served by 49 scheduled airlines. It has 3 terminals, 2 of which are for international departure. Besides the rest of the African continent, it offers direct flight connections to Europe, the Middle East and the Far East.

The services and facilities available at JKIA include restaurants and cafeterias, foreign exchange bureaus and banking (including an ATM which accepts Mastercard and Visa cards), taxis, car rental, tour and travel agents as well as duty free shops.

As a safety precaution, don't let strangers carry your luggage for you as they will likely harass you to give them hefty undeserved tips.

There are regular bus services from the airport to the bus park but owing to safety concerns, you would be well-advised to opt for a cab. Taxis are obviously more expensive but also certainly safer.

Moi International Airport, Mombasa - IATA Code: MSA

Moi International Airport, Mombasa is the second biggest and busiest of the Kenya Airports. This is perhaps testament to Mombasa's status as one of the leading tourist attractions in Kenya. More than 18 airlines fly directly to and from Europe from here.

Services and facilities include car rentals, forex and banking (including an ATM which accepts Mastercard and Visa cards), eateries, taxis, travel agents and duty free shops.

As there are no bus or matatu (communal taxi) services in the airport itself, you should be prepared to take a taxi if you have not arranged to be picked up.

Moi International Airport, Eldoret

Moi International Airport, Eldoret is located 16 kilometers from Eldoret Town on the Eldoret-Kisumu road. Built with the primary objective of making western Kenya accessible to international commodity and tourism markets, it is mostly used to transport cargo such as cut flower exports.

Domestic Airports

Wilson Airport

Wilson Airport is located 5 kilometers from the city center. Light aircraft that land and take off from the airport service the country's leading tourist attractions such as Masai Mara, Amboseli, Samburu, Lamu as well as the neighboring countries of Somalia and Tanzania.

Kisumu Airport

Kisumu Airport is the gateway to Kenya's third largest and only lake city, Kisumu. Facilities at the airport, whose passenger numbers are rapidly increasing year on year, include a cafeteria and VIP lounge.

Kisumu Airport is currently undergoing an expansion and renovations that transform it into a world class international facility. It will therefore be able to handle international flights, bigger aircraft and more passengers.

Malindi Airport

Malindi Airport is located about 3 kilometers west of Malindi Town by the Malindi-Mombasa road. It has 2 runways and a small terminal that are used to feed Malindi's booming tourist destinations.

Lokichoggio Airport

Lokichoggio Airport is located in northern Kenya, 24 kilometers away from Sudan's southern border.

It is a fairly busy airport on account of the fact that it helps to provide relief services into both northern Kenya and southern Sudan.

Wajir Airport

Wajir Airport is located about 5km west out of Wajir town and mostly services the north eastern Kenya region. It is the smallest of the Kenya airports and because it is in a state of disrepair, its use is restricted to jet-engined aircraft.

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