Flying from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO): what you need to know
Nairobi is three hours ahead of Glasgow and observes the UTC+3 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your GLA to NBO flight.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Glasgow International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between GLA and NBO:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
London Heathrow Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Right now, $398 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Glasgow International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $732. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from GLA to NBO if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when looking for a flight from Glasgow International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
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Handy information about Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Glasgow International Airport, 70.07% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Glasgow International Airport from central Glasgow, it takes around 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 14 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
You can expect a journey time of about 35 minutes on public transport.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near GLA. Whether you have an early flight from Glasgow International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Glasgow International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near NBO instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Jomo Kenyatta International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Auto-Union, Green Motion or Hertz and explore beyond Nairobi's main sights.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport around three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to central Nairobi
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is approximately 14 kilometers from the center of Nairobi. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
July is the busiest month for flights from Glasgow International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Nairobi in February.
When reserving your flight from Glasgow International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Nairobi, with the temperature ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Search for cheap tickets from GLA to NBO sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Kenya
Mombasa is just one of the many cities in Kenya waiting to be discovered once you've seen Nairobi. Around 434 kilometers away to the south-east, its top attractions include Fort Jesus, Haller Park and Old Town of Mombasa.
If you want to check out another major stop in Kenya, consider Nakuru, about 145 kilometers north-west of Nairobi. ARTHUR GARDENS (WEDDING/EVENT GROUNDS), Upper Hill estate and Muhia's Conservation Forest are the start of reasons to visit.