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If you are looking for somewhere you can spend the night while at the airport, there are some available, free sleeping spots close to the restaurants and cafes. However, if you want comfort and are willing to pay for accommodation, there are a number of hotels that are close to the airport. You can head over to the Hilton Garden Inn Nairobi Airport, Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport or the Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Airport. All these hotels are under a 10 minute drive from the airport, which is a convenient distance if you do not want to miss your flight.

One of the most important things to consider once you arrive at the airport is how you will head to the city center. You have a variety of transportation choices at your disposal. The first choice is a taxi, which you can find in the section designated for ground transportation. A taxis is a practical choice because you can agree on a price for transportation into the city. The alternative is to use a hotel shuttle, which is available at places like the Hilton Garden Inn and Crown Plaza to pick you up and drop you off. The alternative choice is to take one of the "matatus" minibuses, which are less expensive than taxis and will deliver you downtown.

The airport is full of coffee and dining options. You can head over to the Briggo Coffee Haus located at Gate F3 in Terminal 3, the Green Beans Coffee close to Gate G entrances, the International Terminal and the boarding area at landside in Terminal 3. There is the Roasting Plant Coffee at Boarding Area A, the food court, landside and the International Terminal. Additionally, all the terminals have vending machines with snacks and drinks.

If you are looking for a place to take your furry friend in the airport, there are some pet relief areas you can take advantage of. Head over to one of the following locations: airside in the International Terminal A, close to Gate F11 airside in Terminal 3, in Courtyard 3 landside in Terminal 2, and close to gate C5-C7 airside in Terminal 1C.

Flights from San Francisco to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO).

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

• Istanbul (IST) – 23% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 15% of one-stop connections

Istanbul (IST) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 16% on the San Francisco to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £850 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £1,008, a difference of £159. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 4% above the route average of £937. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from San Francisco to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport takes 0h 00m, covering 9,599 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £768 to £4,020. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £506, which is 14% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 22h 02m, compared to 22h 25m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 22h 56m via Istanbul (IST).

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport is 10 hours ahead of San Francisco (Eastern Africa Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport (NBO) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £19 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Autounion Car Rental
• Hertz
• Right Cars
• GREEN MOTION
• Europcar

Return flights from San Francisco to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport range from £769 to £1,211, with an average of £937 over the past 12 months. Anything below £769 counts as a good deal.