Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
About NBO
Overview
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits roughly 15 kilometres southeast of Nairobi's city centre, in Kenya's Nairobi County. It serves as East Africa's primary international gateway and a major continental hub, handling connections between Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. The airport was established during the colonial era and later renamed in honour of Kenya's founding president.
Terminals & Runways
The airport operates two main passenger terminals: the older Unit Terminal handling most international traffic and the newer Terminal 1A, which expanded capacity significantly following a 2013 fire that damaged parts of the original structure. Two runways serve the airfield, oriented to accommodate the region's prevailing winds. The airport operates around the clock without a curfew.
Airlines
Kenya Airways is the principal hub carrier, using Nairobi as its main base for pan-African and long-haul routes. Ethiopian Airlines and RwandAir treat the airport as a focus city. Major international operators including Emirates, Qatar Airways, British Airways, and KLM maintain regular services, reinforcing the airport's role as a key connecting node across the continent.