Transit/Connecting

Passengers can connect to various international and domestic destinations through JKIA, which is a key hub from which airlines fly to a large network of destinations.

International-International Connections

Passengers flying into Nairobi can connect to various international destinations. Passengers are advised to consult cabin crew and ground staff on how to connect to other international destinations.

International-Domestic Flight Connections

Free shuttles have been made available for international passengers making domestic connections. There is a designated bus stop for picking up passengers from Arrivals to the Domestic Terminal 2

Lounges at JKIA

Passengers can access and use the various lounges available while departing or transiting through the JKIA.

Lounge	Persons Eligible To Use Lounge
KQ LOUNGES:	Frequent flyer cards –gold and platinum
PRIDE-T1A	Sky team card – Kenya airways , air France, China southern , Saudi Arabian airline, KLM
SIMBA (GATE 6 AND LEVEL 2 T1A)	Business and first class passengers
	Walk in passengers- on payment 40$ for 8hrs
KQ DOMESTIC LOUNGE – T1D	Business class passengers
	Fly blue and platinum card holders
	Walk in passengers-on payment 20$
TURKISH AIRLINES LOUNGE –T1C	Priority pass cards
	Lounge key card
	Diners club card
	Star Alliance gold card
	Walk in passengers-on payment 45$ for 3hours, 60$ for 12hrs and 100$ for 24hrs.
ASPIRE LOUNGE-T1B	Dragon pass card
	Airlines : Swiss international airline, Lufthansa German Airline, Qatar and Oman Air
MARA LOUNGE-T2	US$35 or 3500 KSH for 3hrs.
	Any extra time will be charged US$ 15 per hour.
MT KENYA LOUNGE –T2	USD 25 or 2500 KSH 3hrs.
	Any extra time will be charged USD 15 per hour.