Airport Transfers
Private airport transportation from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO, JKIA) to hotels in central Nairobi and Westlands, Wilson Airport for safari flights, and trips beyond the city.
Pre-booked private transportation takes you directly from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to your hotel, resort or vacation rental.
After immigration, baggage claim and customs, continue outside the terminal to the meeting area named in your confirmation. Your vehicle is reserved only for the passengers on your reservation: unlike a shared shuttle, it makes no extra hotel stops for other travelers, and the price is per vehicle, not per person.
We arrange airport transportation in Nairobi from JKIA to hotels in the CBD and Westlands, homes and offices across the city, Wilson Airport for light-aircraft safari flights, and onward trips toward Lake Naivasha and the safari parks.
Our Nairobi airport transfers start in the public arrivals area after customs, where your driver waits with a name board. Your flight is tracked, so the pickup follows your actual landing time, even when several long-haul flights arrive together in the evening.
Vehicles range from sedans for business travelers to vans for families and safari groups, and every Nairobi airport transfer goes door to door to your hotel, home or office. Going on to Lake Naivasha, the safari parks or the coast by road? Enter the address in the booking form: when a vehicle is available for that route, the price shows before you pay; if it does not, contact us before you fly.
Our Nairobi airport shuttle is a private van for your party only, leaving as soon as you are through arrivals instead of stopping at other hotels. It has room for suitcases and soft safari bags, which suits families and groups starting a safari or a connecting flight from Wilson Airport.
From private sedans to group vans. One fixed price per vehicle, whatever your party size.
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Private Sedan
1 to 4 passengers
Private, non-stop transfer. All taxes included.
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Luxury SUV
Up to 6 passengers
Comfortable VIP SUV with premium features.
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Private Van
Up to 8 passengers
Ideal for families and groups with luggage.
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Group Van
Up to 16 passengers
Our largest vehicle. Room for up to 16 passengers and their luggage.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), often called JKIA, is in Embakasi on the southeastern side of Nairobi and is the base of Kenya Airways. Terminal 1 is split into units: 1A for Kenya Airways and its SkyTeam partners, 1B and 1C for other international departures, 1D for domestic flights and 1E for international arrivals. Terminal 2 is a separate building used by low-cost, regional and charter flights.
International passengers clear immigration in the Terminal 1E arrivals area, where queues can pass 45 minutes when several long-haul flights land in the evening. After the baggage reclaim hall, use the green customs channel if you have nothing to declare and the red one if you do. The public arrivals area has ATMs, currency exchange counters and SIM card desks.
Nairobi is on East Africa Time (UTC+3) all year, with no daylight saving.
Kenya eTA. Most visitors need a Kenya Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA), applied for online at etakenya.go.ke before departure. Citizens of East African Community countries and many other African nations are exempt.
Safari flights from Wilson. Light-aircraft flights to the Maasai Mara, Amboseli and Samburu leave from Wilson Airport, not JKIA. Bags are not checked through, so you collect them at JKIA and check in again at Wilson.
Kenyan shilling and M-Pesa. Kenya uses the Kenyan shilling. Airport bureaus change US dollars, euros and pounds, and M-Pesa mobile money is widely used.
Altitude. Nairobi and the airport sit high, at about 1,624 m above sea level.
Terminal, immigration and customs details for Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
1
Immigration, baggage claim, then customs. Representatives can't enter those areas.
2
At the meeting point in your confirmation. Check the company name before getting in.
3
No other stops, no other passengers.
At NBO
Meet in arrivals
Pre-booked drivers, hotel representatives and safari guides wait in the public arrivals area after customs, holding name boards.
Don't accept a ride from someone claiming to know your booking.
Check the company name and reservation details before getting in.
One-way arrival
NBO Hotel
From the airport to your hotel, resort or rental.
One-way departure
Hotel NBO
From where you're staying back to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
Round trip
NBO Hotel
Both journeys on one reservation. Give both flights, the return pickup address and the passengers for each. Staying at more than one hotel? Give the full itinerary.
Transportation can also be booked from your hotel, resort or vacation rental to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Your pickup time covers the drive plus check-in, security and border procedures, and your airline's instructions come first. Give the correct departure time and terminal when you book.
2 h
before a domestic flight
3 h
before an international flight
We monitor the arrival of the flight on your reservation, but can't find you on a different one. Tell customer service if any of these change:
About one checked suitcase and one carry-on each; the right vehicle depends on the total volume. Tell us about golf clubs, surfboards, bikes, strollers or extra bags.
Request them when booking, with the child's age and size. Availability and any fee are confirmed on your reservation.
Give the wheelchair's size, weight and whether it folds, so a suitable vehicle is assigned.
Ask for authorization before booking and tell us about the animal and its carrier.
Apply for eTA
Most visitors must get a Kenya eTA online before departure, while East African Community citizens and many African nationals are exempt.
Use licensed taxis
Take taxis only from the licensed rank outside arrivals or use a confirmed driver, and ignore touts offering rides.
Kenyan shillings
Kenya uses the Kenyan shilling; airport bureaus change US dollars, euros and pounds, and M-Pesa mobile money is widely used.
East Africa Time
Nairobi is on East Africa Time (UTC+3) all year, with no daylight saving.
Traveling with a large group, planning a destination wedding, or organizing transportation for a corporate retreat or conference? We offer larger vehicles and multi-vehicle coordination for groups of any size, including multiple pickup points and scheduled transfers timed around your event. Contact us with your group size and itinerary and we'll put together transportation that keeps everyone moving together.
“Absolutely fantastic service! My driver was early, courteous, and the car was immaculate.”
Sarah L. · March 2026
“The ride was comfortable and quick. Quality service that's well worth it.”
James H. · February 2026
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William C. · February 2026
“Booking was simple and the price was clear. No surprises at the airport. Highly recommended.”
María G. · January 2026
24 h
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup, with a full refund. Later cancellations aren't refundable.
Changes
Contact us to change the flight, hotel or pickup time. Deadlines are in the reservation policies.
No-shows
Waiting time, no-shows and extra stops follow the reservation policies you accept at checkout.
Book your transfer online in a few minutes using the form above. If your plans change, contact us as soon as possible to modify your pickup details or cancel your reservation, response times and any applicable fees depend on how close to your pickup date the change is requested.
Your driver waits in the public arrivals area after customs, holding a name board, along with hotel representatives and safari guides.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is about 18 km southeast of central Nairobi. The drive to the CBD or Westlands usually takes 25 to 40 minutes on the Nairobi Expressway outside rush hour, and over an hour at peak times along Mombasa Road.
Yes. JKIA is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi's international airport and the one this page serves. Wilson Airport is a separate, smaller airport in the city used for light-aircraft and safari flights.
Yes. Enter your hotel or office address in Westlands, the CBD or elsewhere in Nairobi in the booking form and choose a vehicle for your party and luggage.
Yes. Enter Wilson Airport as your drop-off and give your onward flight time. Bags are not checked through, so you collect them at JKIA first and check in again at Wilson.
Road trips to Lake Naivasha or the parks are long journeys from Nairobi. Enter the address in the booking form: when a vehicle is available for that route, the price shows before you pay; if it does not, contact us before you fly.
Most travelers fly to Mombasa, Diani or Malindi from Terminal 1D. Would you rather go by road? Enter the address in the booking form: when a vehicle is available for that route, the price shows before you pay; if it does not, contact us before you fly.
International passengers come out through Terminal 1E, and domestic flights use Terminal 1D. Terminal 2 is a separate building for low-cost, regional and charter flights, so give us your flight number when you book.
Immigration queues can pass 45 minutes when several long-haul flights land together in the evening. We track your flight, and your driver waits in the public arrivals area until you are through.
You will see taxis and ride offers at arrivals, but booking ahead means a driver is already waiting with your name and the vehicle fits your group and luggage.
We monitor the flight on your reservation, so a delay moves your pickup. If your flight number, date or airline changes, or the flight is canceled, tell customer service so we can update the booking.
Yes. Book a pickup from your hotel to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and tell us your airline: Kenya Airways uses Terminal 1A for international flights, and other international airlines usually leave from 1B and 1C.
Most visitors need a Kenya Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA), applied for online at etakenya.go.ke before departure. Citizens of East African Community countries and many other African nations are exempt.
No. Airport Transportation is a private transfer service that books rides from NBO; we are not the airport or its operator. For terminals, airlines and other ways to get around, see our Jomo Kenyatta International Airport page.
We provide private transportation from any airport to any hotel at the best price, and we are licensed with complete insurance liability.
Airport Transportation provides private transportation only, in vans, luxury SUVs, or semi-buses.
Prices on our website are per vehicle, not per person, based on a range of passengers.
Regular vans carry up to 9 passengers, semi-buses up to 16, and luxury SUVs up to 6 passengers.
Walk all the way out of the airport. You'll see representatives holding boards. Look for the Airport Transportation logo or your name.
Commonly Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Chevrolet Suburban.
Yes. We carry insurance with complete liability for all passengers while using our services.
Baby seats are provided with prior notice, subject to availability, one seat maximum per vehicle.
You can book any time in advance; we suggest one week to one day ahead. Same-day reservations are available.
PayPal is our main payment method; a cash option is also available when booking through our website. Credit cards are accepted through PayPal.
Yes. For your comfort all our units have air conditioning.
During booking we ask for your airline and flight number so we can track delays and wait for you.
Yes, you can add an extra stop to your service during the booking process.
No. Prices are set per passenger range or per vehicle, not per age.
Yes. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your pick-up and you are refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before service are not refundable.
Yes. While their English may not be native-level, drivers have the skills to communicate with passengers.
Tips are not mandatory but are highly recommended; drivers earn them through service quality.
All prices are in USD. Via PayPal you can pay in almost any currency; cash payments accept USD only.
We can transport domestic pets kept in cages that fit in a normal vehicle.
Yes. There is plenty of room for one suitcase and one carry-on per person.
Every private transfer includes a professional, licensed driver; an insured, well-maintained vehicle; real-time flight monitoring; meet-and-greet service at arrivals; and door-to-door service with no hidden fees added after booking. Your fixed price covers the full route to your destination.
Choose the vehicle for your party and luggage, add your flight, and review the full reservation before you pay.
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