Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO Airport Code) | IATA & ICAO Details, Terminals & Map

Airport Overview

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is a key aviation facility serving the region of Nairobi, Kenya. It is officially identified by the IATA code NBO and ICAO code HKJK. It operates within the Africa/Nairobi timezone, allowing travelers to synchronize their flight itineraries accordingly. The airfield configuration consists of 2 runways, designed to accommodate various types of aircraft operations. Nearby alternative gateways include Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL), which can be considered for regional or international transit.

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Coordinates -1.319, 36.928

Timezone Africa/Nairobi

Runways 2

Expert Tips for Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport

NBO: Key East Africa Hub — Kenya Airways/SkyTeam Kenya Airways (SkyTeam) uses NBO as its East and Central Africa hub. Strong connections to Indian Ocean islands (Zanzibar, Seychelles, Mauritius) and southern Africa (JNB, CPT). MCT at NBO is 60 min. Terminal 1A (international) and 1E (recently expanded) are airside-connected.

Use Bolt or Official Taxis — Avoid Unlicensed Cabs Bolt (ride-hailing) is available at NBO and is recommended — safe, metered, no negotiation needed. Official airport taxis (white, metered) to the city cost KES 1,500-2,500 (~USD 11-19). Journey: 25-45 min. Never accept rides from touts inside the terminal.

Yellow Fever Vaccine Required for Some Connections If connecting through NBO from a yellow fever endemic country (most of sub-Saharan Africa, parts of South America), you must carry a valid Yellow Fever vaccination certificate. Kenya Immigration may require it on arrival. Apply at least 10 days before travel.

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FAQ

The IATA code for Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is NBO. Its ICAO code is HKJK.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is located in or near Nairobi, KE. View the map on this page for exact coordinates and terminal details.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport operates in the local time zone. You can convert airport local times using our <a href="/en/timezone-converter">Airport Timezone Converter</a>.

Minimum Connection Times (MCT) at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport vary based on Schengen/non-Schengen status and terminal transfers. Verify transfer times with our <a href="/en/mct-checker">MCT Checker Tool</a>.