Getting to Kenya
You can fly, sail or drive
By Air
Most people fly into Kenya. 
There are several major airlines - including a Kenya airline - that fly to Kenya from the U.S, Europe, Asia, Middle East, Australia other African countries.
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International Airports in Kenya
There are two international airports in Kenya that you can fly into:
- Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi-It is the largest airport and arrival point for most visitors. A major gateway to Kenya, JKIA offers both domestic, African, regional and international connections. It is very easy to use and there are lots of transport available to get in to town.
JKIA is 17 km (roughly 10 miles) to the city center - a quick drive by hotel shuttle, car or taxi to your city destination. If you want some cash while at the airport, banking services, automatic teller machines (ATMs) and 24hr foreign Exchange (forex) Bureaus are available at the terminal. - The Mombasa International Airport (MSA) in Mombasa - is the second largest international airport which serves mainly tourist and business people getting into the Kenyan coast.
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Airlines that fly to Kenya
From US and North America, they include: Kenya Airways, British Airways, KLM, Emirates Airlines and Qatar Airways. Delta Airlines is scheduled to start regular flights between New York and Nairobi (via Dakar-Senegal) from December 2008. You can find and book a cheap airticket to Kenya conviniently.
From Europe to Kenya: British Airways, Kenya Airways, Swiss Airlines, KLM, Emirates Airlines, Virgin Atlantic and Qatar Airways.
From Asia, the Far East and Australia: Kenya Airways, Air India, Emirates Airlines, Qatar Airways.
Other African countries: Nairobi (JKIA) airport is a major African air hub regularly serving West, Central and Southern Africa destinations. Although there are other African Airlines that serve Kenya, the national carrier Kenya Airways, is the pride of Africa and will take you there.Find out the easy, quick and most economical way to book your flights to Kenya.
How long does it take to get to Kenya?
It will depend on where you're coming from. Flights from the US are generally overnight and a dinner-bed-and-breakfast away. They have connections through London, Amsterdam, Zürich or Dubai depending on airline, thus can take anywhere between 17-24 hrs to get to Kenya.
Direct flights between London/Amsterdam and Nairobi take about 8 hours, and flights between Dubai and Nairobi about 5 hours.
Ground Transfers from the airport
There is plenty of transportation available 24 hours ready to take you to your preferred destination. Airport taxis, cabs, vans are on standby and there are airport officials there to make sure you get your wishes. Get an agreed upon fare and a receipt from the cab operator to close the deal. Also watch out for some unscrupulous cabbies and taxi drivers who may take advantage of you.
A better option is to make prior arrangements for your ground transportation or have someone waiting for you at the airport to transport you to your destination.
Getting to Kenya by land
If you live in the neighboring countries of Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Sudan and Somalia, all you have to do is cross the borders. Border posts are open daily and immigration officials are present to process your entry paperwork.
By sea
The Port of Mombasa is an international port of call, a favorite port for cruise liners and international ships on duty. If you come this way on a cruise or assignment, the immigration department at the port will be happy to process your entry documents to Kenya.
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