How do I get from Nairobi Airport to the city?

You can choose either a taxi, bus or mini-bus. There are various taxi companies operating at Nairobi Airport. A taxi journey will take around 40 minutes depending on whether you are travelling during peak traffic time and the cost will be approximately 40€ (4,500KES). You can also choose to travel by public bus.



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