Flying from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Cairns Airport (CNS): what you need to know
The timezone in Cairns is UTC+10, which is seven hours ahead of Nairobi.
Your NBO to CNS flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Cairns Airport (CNS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Cairns Airport flight is $2,302. A round-trip fare right now is $3,681. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from NBO to CNS, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when looking for a flight from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Cairns Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from NBO to CNS.
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Handy information about Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
When it comes to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport's on-time performance, 67.1% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach Jomo Kenyatta International Airport from central Nairobi, it takes about 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to NBO? If you're catching an early flight from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Cairns Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Cairns Airport (CNS)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Cairns Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CNS instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Cairns Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from simba car hire, Bargain Car Rentals or East Coast and see more of Cairns and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Cairns Airport around two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Cairns Airport (CNS) to central Cairns
Cairns Airport to the centre of Cairns has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Cairns Airport (CNS)
July is the busiest month for flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Cairns Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Cairns in February.
The warmest month in Cairns is January, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Cairns Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from NBO to CNS in August. Average temperatures are between 16ºC (61ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.
Explore more of Australia
Townsville is just one of the many cities in Australia waiting to be explored once you've seen Cairns. Around 290 kilometres away to the south, its best attractions include The Strand Beach, Castle Hill and Big Mama Sailing- Magnetic Island & Townsville.
Around 434 kilometres south-east of Cairns, Bowen is another favourite stop in Australia. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Holbourne Island National Park, The Big Mango and Grays Bay.
