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NBONairobi·Jomo Kenyatta International·Nairobi, Kenya
How long is your layover?
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Recommended minimum1 hour 15 min
Quick Stats
Concourses
5
Terminal 1A, Terminal 1B, Terminal 1C, Terminal 1D, Terminal 2
Max Transit
30m
via walking
Avg. Security
25m
Primary Hub
Kenya Airways
Minimum Connection Times
Domestic → Domestic
45min
Domestic → International
60min
International → Domestic
60min
International → International
75min
Nairobi skylinePhoto by Mukula Igavinchi on Pexels
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Getting Between Concourses
Terminals 1A-1D are physically connected or close enough for walking through connecting corridors, but Terminal 2 (used for some regional and low-cost flights) requires a shuttle bus ride across the airfield. Nearly all transfer passengers must clear a security re-screening point and, for many itineraries, a separate immigration check since JKIA lacks a fully sterile international transit zone.
Busyness — Connection Risk
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Low risk
Moderate
High risk
Key Facts
Kenya Airways SkyTeam hub
Multi-building terminal layout
Shuttle bus between some terminals
Re-screening is common
Airlines at NBO
Kenya Airways
Common Questions
Is 30 minutes enough for a layover at NBO?

Still too tight given mandatory immigration and security re-checks at JKIA. See full 30 min guide →

Is 45 minutes enough for a layover at NBO?

Meets the domestic-domestic minimum but is risky for anything crossing into or out of international zones. See full 45 min guide →

Is 1 hour enough for a layover at NBO?

Matches the domestic-international and international-domestic MCT but leaves little buffer for delays. See full 1 hr guide →

Is 1 hour 15 min enough for a layover at NBO?

Covers the international-international MCT of 75 minutes with a small cushion for the shuttle bus or extra queues. See full 1¼ hr guide →

Is 1½ hours enough for a layover at NBO?

Comfortable for most transfers, including those needing Terminal 2 shuttle access. See full 1½ hr guide →

Is 2 hours enough for a layover at NBO?

Solid buffer even during JKIA's busier early-morning or evening peak periods. See full 2 hr guide →

Is 2½ hours enough for a layover at NBO?

Generous connection window that comfortably absorbs any operational delays. See full 2½ hr guide →

Is 3 hours enough for a layover at NBO?

More than enough time, potentially allowing a stop at a lounge before the next flight. See full 3 hr guide →

Is 4 hours enough for a layover at NBO?

Very long layover; consider Kenya Airways' Simba Lounge or a short visa-on-arrival city excursion if eligible. See full 4 hr guide →

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