Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport uses the code NBO. Start a connection plan by checking the next airport code: a flight from Wilson, WIL, requires a road transfer. If both flights use NBO, confirm the actual departure terminal, baggage handling and whether you must enter Kenya before the next flight.
Check the flight, not a fixed terminal table
Kenya Airways’ terminal-change notice dated 27 August 2026 moved listed operations to Terminal 1C from 3 September: the morning Precision Air departure wave and KQ886 to Bangkok/Guangzhou. The notice directs passengers to verify their terminal on the e-ticket or mobile pass.
That specific change is why an airline-wide statement such as “all KQ flights use 1A” is insufficient. Check the operating carrier and flight number, then confirm the boarding pass and airport display on the travel day. Allow for reaching the correct check-in point before its deadline.
| Next part of the journey | Decision to settle | Evidence to keep |
|---|---|---|
| International flight from NBO | Whether the itinerary permits an airside transfer | Onward boarding pass and airline instructions |
| Domestic flight from NBO | Entry, baggage and departure-area procedure | Documents and baggage tag |
| Flight from Wilson WIL | Landside entry and road transfer | Operator’s deadline and driver meeting point |
| Separately purchased flight | Re-checking and missed-flight conditions | Each ticket’s conditions and contact details |
Ask staff about the connection before following arrivals signs. An onward booking alone does not tell you whether checked bags will transfer or which formalities apply.
Entry and customs are separate checks
Kenya’s official eTA guidance includes an exemption for qualifying transit passengers who remain within airport precincts, alongside other exemptions. Determine what applies to your travel documents and actual movements. Leaving for a hotel, a domestic itinerary or Wilson needs an entry assessment; do not apply an airside assumption to a landside plan.
The Kenya Revenue Authority customs guide explains passenger declarations and the green/red channels. Keep receipts or relevant paperwork accessible for goods that need declaration. Customs clearance and airline baggage allowance answer different questions: an item accepted for carriage is not automatically cleared for import.
If an application is required, follow the current official eTA process and its document requirements before travelling. This page does not certify visa or eTA eligibility for a nationality, residence permit or family group.
Confirm baggage across the whole itinerary
Kenya Airways’ baggage guidance distinguishes routes and cabins and warns that other operating airlines may apply different restrictions. Read the allowance on the issued ticket; do not copy one kilogram figure across every NBO journey.
At the first check-in desk, ask which airport appears on the baggage tag and where you must collect the suitcase. Confirm the procedure for a domestic connection or a separately purchased ticket explicitly. Keep the receipt, onward booking and essentials accessible while the suitcase is checked in.
Connecting to Wilson Airport
Safarilink’s official FAQ identifies Wilson as a different airport and describes arranging a transfer from JKIA. Road time is only part of the connection: entry formalities, baggage collection and the next check-in deadline also belong in the plan.
The NBO to Wilson transfer checklist combines those steps with the onward airline’s baggage requirements. Choose the correct operator’s building at Wilson and confirm the pickup contact before departing for Nairobi.
Route guides from NBO
This is a catalogue of planning guides. It does not establish current nonstop service, operating airlines or weekly frequencies. Check the airport pair, stops and local dates in a current offer.
- NBO -> ADD
- NBO -> AMS
- NBO -> BOM
- NBO -> CAI
- NBO -> DAR
- NBO -> DOH
- NBO -> DXB
- NBO -> EBB
- NBO -> FIH
- NBO -> IAD
- NBO -> JED
- NBO -> KGL
- NBO -> LHR
- NBO -> MED
- NBO -> MGQ
- NBO -> MRU
- NBO -> SEZ
- NBO -> TNR
- NBO -> ZNZ
Route guides to NBO
Compare the complete journey before buying an onward flight. A route guide or dated fare observation does not establish protected connection arrangements.
Keep the connection details together
Save the actual baggage terms, transfer cost and any overnight room quote in the trip-budget tool. Put both airports, terminal confirmations and deadlines in the trip planner. If the incoming flight changes, contact the onward seller while there is still time to discuss alternatives.
Related planning guides
- Flights to Kenya
- Addis Ababa airport (ADD)
- Amsterdam airport (AMS)
- Dubai airport (DXB)
- Entebbe airport (EBB)
FAQ
Is Wilson Airport part of NBO?
No. Wilson uses WIL and requires a road transfer from NBO. Plan entry into Kenya, baggage collection and the onward operator’s check-in deadline.
Do all Kenya Airways flights use Terminal 1A?
Do not assume that. The airline published specific moves to Terminal 1C from September 2026. Confirm the terminal for the actual flight on the ticket, boarding pass and displays.
Do these route guides show the airport timetable?
No. They describe corridors covered by this site. Verify current dates, operating carriers, connections and the final price before purchase.