Nairobi to Kisumu (NBO–KIS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
NBO–KIS is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Kenya Airways, Air Jamaica and Flexflight lead the route. The flight covers 174 miles in approximately 1h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KQ Kenya Airways Also: KL, SA | 63 | DH4, E90 | 0h50-1h | – | SkyTeam | KL, SA |
| JM Air Jamaica | 46 | DH4 | 1h | – | – | – |
| W2 Flexflight | 7 | DH8 | 0h45 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Kisumu from Nairobi
| Metric | NBO→KIS | WIL→KIS | EDL→KIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from NBO | – | 8 mi | 167 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 130 | 35 | 7 |
| Flight time | 1h | 0h 45m | 0h 35m |
Travel Essentials
NBO: EAT · KIS: EAT
When it's 6:00 PM in Nairobi, it's 6:00 PM in Kisumu.
NBO–KIS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from NBO to KIS
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Kisumu International Airport (KIS) are connected by nonstop service from Kenya Airways, Air Jamaica and Flexflight. With 130 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
NBO to KIS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from NBO to KIS is about 1 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 174 miles (280 km). There are approximately 130 weekly flights outbound and 127 return, totaling 257 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Eldoret and Entebbe. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Nairobi (WIL) and Eldoret (EDL).