Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Helicopter Transfer
Our Helicopter transfers from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) provide a fast, private, and scenic alternative to Nairobi’s traffic, taking roughly 10-15 minutes to city locations like Karen, Windsor, or the Tribe Hotel.
Services include airport pickup and drop-off, or scenic, direct transfers to lodges, camps, and hotels
Operating Hours: Helicopters in Nairobi generally fly from 0600 Hours to 1800 Hours (dawn to dusk).
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Helicopter Transfer Itinerary
The total “curb-to-curb” time for a helicopter transfer is usually 30 to 45 minutes, compared to 60–120 minutes by car during peak hours
Arrival & Meet: 5 – 10 minutes – Representative meets you at the JKIA arrivals hall with a name sign
Ground Transit: 5 – 10 minutes – Short drive from the terminal to the dedicated JKIA heliport/airside pick-up zone
Boarding: 10 – 15 minutes – Fast-track check-in; passengers are typically asked to arrive 15 minutes before take-off
Flight Duration: 5 – 15 minutes – Transfer to city locations (Karen, Gigiri, or Windsor Golf Hotel & Country Club) takes “minutes”
Arrival 5 minutes: Landing at your hotel’s helipad or a private residence

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Helicopter Transfer: Save precious time by booking a helicopter transfer from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to the outskirts of Nairobi and vice versa.
If you arrive at peak hour, you can be stuck in traffic for a couple of hours. African Spice Safaris can arrange a helicopter to pick you up from JKIA and take you to Karen, Windsor, The Tribe, and most hotels on the outskirts of Nairobi.
Sometimes we can even land in your garden!”
The helicopter transfer is a daylight operation, but if you have, for instance, a 2000 Hours flight, we can pick you up from your hotel or residence at 1730 Hours (or slightly later depending on the time of year), and transfer you to JKIA within minutes – in time for your check-in.
The luggage allowance is 15kg per person in soft bags. Heavy suitcases will need to be transferred by road.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Helicopter Transfer Prices
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Helicopter Rates Include
✓ Baggage is strictly 15kg per person and in soft bags
✓ The above charter rates are on an exclusive use basis
✓ The above-listed scenic flights include a picnic stop en route
✓ All departures are from Wilson Airport, except for JKIA transfers
✓ The flight descriptions are highlights of what you can expect to see en route
✓ Flight departure times are flexible. Please note the Helicopter is a daylight operation only
✓ On all the Scenic Flights listed, you have the option of ending your journey at your camp/accommodation or returning to Wilson
| Dates From | Dates To | 1 to 5 Guests |
| 1st January 2026 | 31st December 2026 | Request for Rates |
Notes
* We will be happy to quote for additional flying on request. For larger groups, additional Helicopters are available
* Please note that routings are subject to weather conditions. Routings to destinations, therefore, can change, and your pilot will brief you on the same before departure
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Helicopter Rates Do Not Include
* Drinks
* Tips or gratuit
* Travelers Insurance
* Communication charges
* Visas, international airfares, and airport taxes; meals
* Sightseeing not included in the package; optional activities
* Personal expenses such as transfers to/ from your city Hotel in Nairobi
Booking & Reservations Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Helicopter Transfer Contact
Mobile: +254-721-242-711
WhatsApp: +254-721-242-711
Reservations: +254 718-179-967
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://africanspicesafaris.com