Nairobi to Lamu (NBO–LAU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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KQ Kenya
DH4
9:00 AM
EAT T1D
10:20 AM
EAT
1h 20m
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JM8684+2
JM Air Jamaica
DH4
9:00 AM
EAT T1D
10:20 AM
EAT
1h 20m
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JM8685+2
JM Air Jamaica
DH4
10:50 AM
EAT
12:10 PM
EAT
1h 20m
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KQ8685cs
KQ Kenya
DH4
10:50 AM
EAT
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Nairobi to Lamu
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 283 mi 1h 20m nonstop 1 1-stop hubs

NBO–LAU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Jamaica leads the route. The flight covers 283 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NBO–LAU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
JM Air Jamaica Also: KQ 7 DH4 1h20 – – KQ
Aircraft on this route
DH4 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – JM, KQ
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: JM (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, NBO to LAU direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NBO to LAU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Lamu is 0 hours the same as Nairobi.
NBO: EAT · LAU: EAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Nairobi, it's 6:00 PM in Lamu.
Distance & Flight Time
283 mi / 455 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 20m.
Facts

NBO–LAU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nairobi to Lamu route.
Route details
Distance283 mi / 455 km
Flight time1h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: NBO
Full nameJomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA / ICAONBO / HKJK
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Passengers/yr8.2M
Elevation5,330 ft / 1,625 m
Destination: LAU
Full nameManda Airport
IATA / ICAOLAU / HKLU
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Elevation20 ft / 6 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NBO to LAU flights.
Nonstop flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Manda Airport take approximately 1h 20m. The route covers 283 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air Jamaica. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from NBO to LAU. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MYD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from LAU to NBO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from NBO to LAU

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Manda Airport (LAU) are connected by nonstop service from Air Jamaica. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

NBO to LAU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NBO to LAU ranges from 1 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 283 miles (455 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 15 hours via MYD.