Flying from Nairobi to Zurich Airport (ZRH): What you need to know
Get your trip planning started by working out where you'll board your flight from Nairobi to Zurich Airport (ZRH). Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Wilson Airport (WIL) are the main airports in Nairobi.
Zurich Airport is located in Zurich. The city follows the UTC+1 timezone and is two hours behind Nairobi.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Nairobi to ZRH. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
If you're taking off during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in Nairobi
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and maybe even tour another city. When searching for cheap flights from Nairobi to ZRH leaving from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Some popular options include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
NBO is around 14 kilometres from central Nairobi. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Nairobi to Zurich Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by picking one of these stays near Jomo Kenyatta International Airport:
Of all flights departing from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, 67.1% touch down on time at their destination.
Wilson Airport (WIL)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Nairobi to WIL in around 45 minutes. The airport is roughly 3 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 15 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Nairobi to ZRH flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Wilson Airport:
About Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Nairobi to Zurich Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ZRH instead:
Follow your own route with a Zurich Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion and find adventure across Zurich and beyond.
Booking your ride around two weeks in advance of your Nairobi to Zurich Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Zurich. The time it takes to get there in a cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Nairobi to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Currently, $519 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Nairobi to Zurich Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $899. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Nairobi to ZRH. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for your Nairobi to Zurich Airport ticket.
There's no need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on plane tickets from Nairobi to ZRH.
Save on your flight from Nairobi to Zurich Airport by using filters. Choose your preferred duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Nairobi to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Think about the kind of experience you want when picking your flight dates. February is the quietest month to visit Zurich. July is when most people book flights from Nairobi to Zurich Airport (ZRH), which may be perfect if you're after more excitement.
Book a Nairobi to ZRH plane ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Zurich to range from 10ºC (50ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Nairobi to Zurich Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Zurich
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Zurich right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Nairobi to Zurich Airport:
Your trip to Zurich should come with a bit of sightseeing. Big-name attractions that are worth your time include Bahnhofstrasse, Cirque du Soleil - Grand Chapiteau and Zurich Opera.
Explore more of Switzerland
Zurich is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Switzerland you should also see. About 177 kilometres south-west of Zurich, a trip to Lausanne will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Olympic Park, Riviera, Ouchy, Lausanne and Olympic Museum Lausanne (Musee Olympique).
Lugano is another must-experience destination in Switzerland and is around 161 kilometres south of Zurich. No trip is complete without dropping by Lungolago di Lugano, Aussichtspunkt San Salvatore and Old Town Lugano.
