Flying from Nairobi to Belfast: what you need to know
Nairobi is home to two main airports where you can kick off your travels. Check out your options for booking a flight from Nairobi to Belfast departing from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) or Wilson Airport (WIL).
Belfast International Airport (BFS) and George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) are Belfast's primary hubs.
To ensure you get on your flight from Nairobi to Belfast, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
To travel to United Kingdom for tourism purposes, you will need an embassy visa if you hold a passport from Kenya. However, visa rules are subject to change and other documentation may be needed depending on the purpose and length of your visit. Always check the most recent guidelines before reserving your cheap flight from Nairobi to Belfast.
Flying from Nairobi
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save money on your flight from Nairobi to Belfast. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Break up the journey at one of these airports:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The journey from central Nairobi to NBO takes around 1 hour and 11 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 22 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a hassle-free start to your break? Stay near Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Nairobi to Belfast or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Wilson Airport (WIL)
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Nairobi to Belfast. Visit family or friends or cross another city off your list. Whatever you want to do, check out these stops between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and Belfast:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
On public transport, you can travel from central Nairobi to WIL in around 46 minutes. The airport is roughly 3 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 15 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not book an additional night away? Think about kicking back in one of these hotels near Wilson Airport the day before your flight from Nairobi to Belfast:
Arriving in Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
Belfast International Airport (BFS) is around 32 kilometres from central Belfast. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 31 minutes.
It takes around 2 hours and 2 minutes to get there by public transport.
Book a hotel close to BFS if you're taking a late flight from Nairobi to Belfast. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
After your flight from Nairobi to Belfast has arrived, you can reach the city centre in around 12 minutes by car. Central Belfast is approximately 8 kilometres from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD).
Travelling by public transport will take approximately 22 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel near BHD. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your flight from Nairobi to Belfast:
How to find the cheapest flights from Nairobi to Belfast
At the moment, 355 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Nairobi to Belfast. The cheapest price for a return flight is 830 €. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from Nairobi to Belfast, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
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Best time to go to Belfast
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Nairobi to Belfast. August is the busiest month to visit Belfast. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Belfast is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC and 19ºC. Book your flights from Nairobi to Belfast in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, lock in a cheap ticket from Nairobi to Belfast in January when temperatures average between 1ºC and 8ºC.
More about Belfast
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Belfast right here. Browse these options after locking in your flight from Nairobi to Belfast:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Titanic Belfast, Crumlin Road Gaol Visitor Attraction and Conference Centre and Botanic Gardens are top attractions which should be on every Belfast itinerary.
Complete your Belfast trip with a car rental
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