Traveling from Nairobi to Warsaw: what you need to know
Nairobi has a couple of airports where you can kick off your travels. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Nairobi to Warsaw flying out of Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO) or Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL).
Warsaw has a range of airports you can jet into. Hop off the plane at Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW), Warsaw Modlin Airport (WMI) or Warsaw-Radom Airport (RDO).
The timezone in Warsaw is UTC+1, which is two hours behind Nairobi.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your Nairobi to Warsaw flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Nairobi to Warsaw
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Flying from Nairobi
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO)
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NBO is around 13 kilometers from central Nairobi. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your travels? Stay near Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Nairobi to Warsaw or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
62% of flights departing from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport make it to their destination on time.
Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL)
WIL is around 3 kilometers from central Nairobi. It takes 20 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city center. Public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
You're going on vacation, so why not spend another night away? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Nairobi Wilson Airport the day before your flight from Nairobi to Warsaw:
Nairobi Wilson Airport has an on-time performance rate of 72%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that depart from this airport reach their destination on time.
Arriving in Warsaw
Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)
Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) is approximately 6 kilometers from the center of Warsaw. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 25 minutes.
It usually takes 25 minutes to get there on public transport.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Nairobi to Warsaw. Check in to one of these accommodation options near WAW instead:
Grab a Warsaw Chopin Airport rental car and explore Warsaw and beyond with your own wheels. Wheego, Flex To Go and kaizen rent are top outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Warsaw Chopin Airport around one week in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Warsaw Modlin Airport (WMI)
Warsaw Modlin Airport (WMI) is roughly 40 kilometers from the center of Warsaw. Once you've hopped off your flight from Nairobi to Warsaw, it takes approximately 40 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
You can expect the trip to take about 50 minutes on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel near WMI. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your flight from Nairobi to Warsaw:
Forget about public transport schedules or long cab queues. Pick up a Warsaw Modlin Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Check out the availability and rates from Carwiz, Flex To Go and kaizen rent.
Secure your first choice, not your last resort. Booking your ride from WMI four weeks ahead of time often means more savings and a greater range of vehicles.
Warsaw-Radom Airport (RDO)
Make your way into the city center after your flight from Nairobi to Warsaw has touched down. Central Warsaw is about 88 kilometers from Warsaw-Radom Airport (RDO) and takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to get to by car.
Public transport can take you there in roughly 2 hours.
Check in to a hotel close to RDO and quickly go from touchdown to tucked into your bed. Whether you're catching a late Nairobi to Warsaw flight or just want to simplify your travel plans, these stays put comfort right within reach:
Start your journey without stressing about how to arrive at your destination with a Warsaw-Radom Airport rental car. You can book your wheels with reliable companies here like Rentis, Alamo and Enterprise.
If you're looking for a specific model or make, lock in your ride from RDO about four weeks before your flight from Nairobi to Warsaw. This gives you a better chance of getting the car you want, as well as a better rate.
Best time to go to Warsaw
September is the busiest month for flights from Nairobi to Warsaw. To avoid the crowds, go to Warsaw in March.
The warmest month in Warsaw is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your Nairobi to Warsaw ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap flights from Nairobi to Warsaw in January if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -10ºC (14ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) on average.
More about Warsaw
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Warsaw right here. Browse these hotels after you've booked your flight from Nairobi to Warsaw:
The Royal Castle in Warsaw and Warsaw Uprising Monument are just two of the major attractions to add to your Warsaw travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Castle Square, Warsaw.
Explore more of Poland
Lodz is just one of the many places in Poland waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Warsaw. Around 121 kilometers to the southwest, check out popular attractions including Mural Atlas, Łódź Mural and Piotrkowska Promenade.
Krakow is another well-known destination in Poland and is around 257 kilometers south of Warsaw. No journey is complete without visiting Stare Miasto, St. Mary's Basilica and Krakow's Rynek Glowny Central Square.