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Two cabin classes are available on flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Manchester:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Manchester takes 0h 00m, covering 4,395 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Manchester range from £573 to £766, with an average of £660 over the past 12 months. Anything below £573 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 4% above the route average of £660. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

One-way fares from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Manchester are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £655, which is 50% above the typical average for this route.

Manchester Airport (MAN) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £6 for economy cars. Top options include:
• GREEN MOTION
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• DRIVALIA
• Ace
• Alamo

Flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Manchester usually depart from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) and arrive at Manchester (MAN).

One-stop flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Manchester most commonly connect through:

• Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) – 27% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 23% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 7% of one-stop connections

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 26% on the Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Manchester route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £553 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £740, a difference of £187. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Flying via London Heathrow (LHR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 12h 29m, compared to 12h 55m via Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) and 13h 05m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

Manchester is 2 hours behind Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport (British Time vs Eastern Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Manchester are Etihad Stadium, Heaton Park, and Manchester Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Manchester on KAYAK.

When you arrive at Manchester Airport, you'll find a few shops to buy essentials before you leave. Cashpoints and currency exchange booths are also available. A range of car hire companies have desks at the airport, and there is a tourist information desk to help you get your trip started. The airport also has free WiFi available.

The route 34 bus service connects Nairobi's city centre to the airport and usually runs between 06:00 and 21:00 on weekdays, with buses leaving roughly every 20min. It takes around 60min and tickets cost about KSh50 (around £0.35), making it a cheaper option to reach the airport. Taxis are a little faster, usually taking 40min and costing around KSh4,500 (around £31.30). If you're staying at a hotel, they may also offer a shuttle service directly from your hotel to the airport.

You can get through passport control and into Manchester city much quicker by booking FastTrack before your trip. FastTrack gives you access to a dedicated line that will take you to passport control and customs and reduce your time waiting. Spaces are limited, to help keep things moving, so try and book FastTrack in advance.

Aspire Lounge is open to all passengers regardless of their class of ticket or airline. It is generally open between 12:00 and 01:45. The lounge has a wide variety of food and drinks on offer, including a range of local Kenyan salads. There are also magazines and newspapers as well as free unlimited WiFi and charging points. There is no booking fee to enter.