NBO to Nairobi City Center
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Destination
Nairobi CBD (Kencom/Ambassador area)
Nairobi city center
Fastest route
Citi Hoppa Bus 34 / 34J
bus ยท every 20-30min
Updated
Nov 2025
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Quick verdict
Citi Hoppa Bus 34 / 34J
City bus from JKIA bus stop between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 to Kencom/Ambassador in Nairobi CBD, via Cabanas, Taj Mall, Donholm and City Stadium. Operates roughly 06:00โ21:00 with frequent intermediate stops, so journeys can take 45โ75 minutes depending on traffic.๎cite๎๎๎๎๎
Transport matrix
Citi Hoppa Bus 34 / 34J
20-30mCity bus from JKIA bus stop between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 to Kencom/Ambassador in Nairobi CBD, via Cabanas, Taj Mall, Donholm and City Stadium. Operates roughly 06:00โ21:00 with frequent intermediate stops, so journeys can take 45โ75 minutes depending on traffic.๎cite๎๎๎๎๎
JKIA rail link (Nairobi Central โ Embakasi Village + bus to airport)
on-demandmKenya Railways runs trains between Nairobi Central station and Embakasi Village station; from there a short connecting bus or matatu continues around the runway to JKIA. Total trip is around 40 minutes and mainly useful for reaching the general airport area, not a dedicated terminal rail station.๎cite๎๎๎
Matatu route 34J and similar airport minibuses
20mPrivate minibuses known as matatus run from JKIA towards Nairobi city centre following route 34J, stopping at Cabanas, Taj Mall, Donholm, Makadara, City Stadium and CBD. They operate roughly 06:00โ21:00 with frequent departures, but can be crowded and make many stops.๎cite๎๎๎
Airport taxis (Kenatco and other official taxis)
on-demandmLicensed airport taxis wait outside Terminals 1 and 2 and offer fixedโprice or metered trips to Nairobi CBD, typically 30โ60 minutes depending on traffic. Fares to the central business district are around KES 2,500โ3,000, with the Nairobi Expressway (toll approx. KES 240) offering a faster option.๎cite๎๎๎
Uber / Bolt from JKIA
on-demandmAppโbased rideโhailing services such as Uber and Bolt can pick up at JKIA arrivals areas and provide direct transfers to Nairobi CBD. Wait times and journey duration vary with demand and traffic; pricing is dynamic and shown in the app before booking.๎cite๎๎๎๎
Citi Hoppa Bus 34 / 34J
City bus from JKIA bus stop between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 to Kencom/Ambassador in Nairobi CBD, via Cabanas, Taj Mall, Donholm and City Stadium. Operates roughly 06:00โ21:00 with frequent intermediate stops, so journeys can take 45โ75 minutes depending on traffic.๎cite๎๎๎๎๎
JKIA rail link (Nairobi Central โ Embakasi Village + bus to airport)
Kenya Railways runs trains between Nairobi Central station and Embakasi Village station; from there a short connecting bus or matatu continues around the runway to JKIA. Total trip is around 40 minutes and mainly useful for reaching the general airport area, not a dedicated terminal rail station.๎cite๎๎๎
Matatu route 34J and similar airport minibuses
Private minibuses known as matatus run from JKIA towards Nairobi city centre following route 34J, stopping at Cabanas, Taj Mall, Donholm, Makadara, City Stadium and CBD. They operate roughly 06:00โ21:00 with frequent departures, but can be crowded and make many stops.๎cite๎๎๎
Airport taxis (Kenatco and other official taxis)
Licensed airport taxis wait outside Terminals 1 and 2 and offer fixedโprice or metered trips to Nairobi CBD, typically 30โ60 minutes depending on traffic. Fares to the central business district are around KES 2,500โ3,000, with the Nairobi Expressway (toll approx. KES 240) offering a faster option.๎cite๎๎๎
Uber / Bolt from JKIA
Appโbased rideโhailing services such as Uber and Bolt can pick up at JKIA arrivals areas and provide direct transfers to Nairobi CBD. Wait times and journey duration vary with demand and traffic; pricing is dynamic and shown in the app before booking.๎cite๎๎๎๎
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bus
City bus from JKIA bus stop between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 to Kencom/Ambassador in Nairobi CBD, via Cabanas, Taj Mall, Donholm and City Stadium. Operates roughly 06:00โ21:00 with frequent intermediate stops, so journeys can take 45โ75 minutes depending on traffic.๎cite๎๎๎๎๎
20-30m
bus
Private minibuses known as matatus run from JKIA towards Nairobi city centre following route 34J, stopping at Cabanas, Taj Mall, Donholm, Makadara, City Stadium and CBD. They operate roughly 06:00โ21:00 with frequent departures, but can be crowded and make many stops.๎cite๎๎๎
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