Cheap flights from Tel Aviv to Nairobi

Airlines that fly from Tel Aviv to Nairobi

Currently, there are no direct flights from Tel Aviv to Nairobi. However, here on Skyscanner we will search and find for you the cheapest options on this route. The two most common options to reach Nairobi from Tel Aviv is flying with Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa or catching a flight with Turkish Airlines via Istanbul.

Terminal Information - Departing

Flights from Tel Aviv to Nairobi depart from Ben Gurion Airport Terminal 3. It’s recommended to arrive at Ben Gurion Airport three hours before your scheduled departure time to allow sufficient time for security checks.

Here you will be able to use the unlimited free Wi-Fi provided by the airport, before and after security. There are power sockets spread around the terminal and the gates, so you don’t need to fear running out of battery. You will find a selection of restaurants and cafes where you can satisfy your hunger. Get into the shopping mood at the Duty-Free stores, and store everything you buy until you get back to Israel, free of charge.

There are three lounges at Ben Gurion Airport, two Dan Lounges where you can enjoy complimentary drinks and snacks, including beers and wines. If you have a premium credit card, you may be eligible for a discounted rate or even free admission.

Terminal Information - Arriving

Flights from Tel Aviv to Nairobi via stopovers arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). The airport is located 15 km southeast of Nairobi's central business district.

The local buses from the airport to the city belong to private companies and usually seat 20-35 passengers, standing passengers are not allowed by law. Bus 34 runs from the airport to The Ambassador Hotel in downtown Nairobi for a very inexpensive price. You can take a taxi just outside the arrival hall. Licensed taxis are metered, so the final price depends on your exact destination, but expect to pay around 1,500 KES (around ₪51).

If you are arriving during rush hours, meaning 7:00-9:00 and 16:30-18:30, you can expect a very long journey into town by its jammed traffic.

Things you should know

Israeli citizens planning to book flights from Tel Aviv to Nairobi need to obtain a visa to Kenya. You can arrange it before your trip at the embassy in Israel or the airport in Kenya. There is a designated website where you fill a form and attach a scan of your passport. Here you can also pay the $50 visa issuance fee. After a few days, you will get the visa by email. Your passport needs to be valid for at least six more months after arriving in Kenya and have two blank pages.

Useful Information about Nairobi

Nairobi is one hour ahead of Tel Aviv; when it’s 12:00 in Israel it’s 13:00 in Kenya. The currency is the Kenyan shilling - KES. June to September are the best time to visit in Nairobi, as these months are the driest. Weather is pleasant during this period, with temperatures around 22-25°C.

This information is correct as of June 2017