Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, formerly known as the Nairobi International Airport, is Kenya’s largest airport and also the busiest airport in East Africa. It is located 15 kilometers southeast of Nairobi. I was pleasantly surprised as the flight took off on the scheduled time, there were no hiccups, and upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta airport, the connecting flight was on time as well. Flight attendants, Leah and Vivian were amazing, we conversed as if we had known each other for years, and they were very hospitable, God bless you ladies. very good seat; excellent choice of movies and games; good choice of main dishes; very effective customer service. My memorable trip was from Nairobi to Qatar and I connected to Sri Lanka. Since I checked in on time, I opted to head to Java and have something to eat. This is probably the best place to eat and pass a bit of time, airside. The restaurant has been relatively recently revamped along with the opening of the new terminal. It is light and airy. The tables are well spaced, so there is plenty of room for people and bags. There is a separate area, selling coffee, mugs, T-shirts, etc Note Check in early enough to avoid any disappointments.

JKIA is Kenya’s biggest airport operating both domestic and international flights. If you’ve been to the airport, you’ll see that the staff is very competent and helpful. A great tip would be to arrive in time and check in to ensure a smooth flow.This will also depend on the type of airline you’re using. Food and drinks sold at the airport are a bit expensive though there’s a shop with tax free products. At the gate, it takes about 30 minutes but if you lack all the proper documents you will take longer at the gate.The place is very clean with tight security. You can also get an Uber at the airport to your preferred destination if you just landed.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is the biggest international airport in Nairobi, Kenya. It is located in Embakasi about 15km from the CBD. It has 2 terminals so ensure you are sure of the terminal for departure or arrival to avoid any delays as you try to find yours. For the departure section, only the traveller is let through so you have to say goodbye to your company just outside and off you go. There’s always a security agent that will confirm your flight for you, just to confirm that you’re at the right terminal and check your passport. The terminals are quite large, spacious and well organised. You will then check in, pass via immigration and proceed to the lobby which is really huge, accommodating a large number of travellers. I usually love to check out the many duty-free shops with beautiful souvenirs from Kenya so make sure to check them and carry one with you, if you still have time before your flight. There are quite a number of restaurants where you can have breakfast, lunch or dinner if you need to before your flight. The JKIA staff are really friendly and polite. Ensure to ask questions or for directions from them. You will be assisted with no hesitation. For the arrival section, there are buses/ shuttles that will collect you from the plane and take you to the arrivals area where you will have to pass through the health centre then proceed to immigration and finally leave using their airport taxis or and online cab of your choice. While traveling during the pandemic, ensure to fill in the health form online via a link provided on the JKIA website because the code sent to you is what is used to prove that you have had a negative COVID-19 test which should not be older than 96hrs before travelling. Travellers applying for a visa should also do it online and pay visa fees online as cash is no longer received during the pandemic.