The 11 Best Airport Transfers in Nairobi

1.Airport Meet & Assist Services JKIA(Arrival-Departure-Transit)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 112 reviews · from $40Our pick

Meet an Umbato Safaris representative at JKIA Terminal 1A or 1E for help with airport formalities, security, customs, luggage, or connections. Mabel has assisted departing passengers, while Mark has handled confirmations and added transit services. The $40 service lasts about 10 minutes to one hour and excludes transport.

“Everything went perfectly and after a long day of travel it was such a relief to be met right at our plane and escorted right out to our waiting car without having to worry about navigating the airport. Totally worth the money. I'll be using this service every time I arrive in Nairobi from now on.”

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2.Safe and Private Airport transfer in Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · from $20Best value

Arrange a private ride from Nairobi airport to a downtown hotel, or book a return trip from your hotel to the airport. Your driver waits with a name sign, monitors delays, and provides door-to-door transport in an air-conditioned vehicle. Westlands, Karen, and Naivasha require added fees.

“The driver never showed up!! We were stranded at midnight in Nairobi (a very ruff city). He was to pick us up at the airport but did not show. We looked and looked for him. Went out where all the other pick up people were and no Viator driver. ARead more”

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3.Airport Transfers in Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 46 reviews · from $28

Pre-book a private transfer from Nairobi airport to a downtown hotel for $28 per person. An English-speaking driver meets you with a name sign, tracks delayed flights, waits through immigration, and drives your party directly to the hotel. SUV and limo upgrades are available on request, with extra charges for Westlands and Karen.

“Paul was professional and very informative. Easy and safe ride to the hotel. He gave us some good tips about exploring Nairobi. Wonderful way to get our trip started.”

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4.Airport Transfers In Nairobi City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews

Prebook a private one-way ride from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to your Nairobi address. You travel in an air-conditioned eight-seat safari minivan with a chauffeur who knows the city. Drivers connected with BigFoot Adventures include Anthony, Japheth, Lennox, and Mike, though your assigned driver may differ. Westlands and Karen cost extra.

“Great experience with a great guide (Lennox) - he is very knowledgeable! I had a great time in both lake Nakuru and lake Naivasha!”

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5.Airport Pickup And Nairobi City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $90

Use a two-to-four-hour private tour to turn a Nairobi layover into a quick city visit. Your guide collects you in a private vehicle, provides bottled water, and adjusts the departure time to your flights. Choose from KICC views, Uhuru Park, Nairobi National Museum, or shopping at Galleria Mall. Guide Tim has earned special praise for his city knowledge and patience with delays.

“Tim was an wonderful guide. He was very knowledgeable about the city. He even waited an extra hour for us, since our flight was delayed. The tour is worth it to see the city in one day.”

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6.Mwashi Airport Transfer & Taxi

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 14 reviews

Mwashi Airport Transfer and Taxi provides private rides from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Nairobi hotels, destinations, and the SGR Terminal. George may also serve as your driver and guide, with optional city stops such as the Kenya National Museum and a tower viewpoint. The service costs $27 per group of up to five.

“Booked a return transfer as it was cheaper than a prearranged. Brilliant experience. Drivers were in time and the communication at all points was spot on. Absolutely no issues from my side and I would use again”

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7.From JKIA Airport: Nairobi private transfer in a car (3 pax max)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews

Book a private one-way transfer between JKIA, Wilson Airport, and a Nairobi hotel. Your driver waits up to 45 minutes for delays, helps with luggage, and takes you to the hotel entrance. A sedan is intended for up to three passengers. The driver can also share practical Nairobi tips along the way.

“My driver found me immediately amidst a very busy arrivals area. We got to my hotel promptly and efficiently. He was pleasant, professional and a very good driver.”

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8.Nairobi Airport Transfers to Wilson Airport or City Hotels

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 9 reviews · from $28

Arrange a private one-way transfer from JKIA or Wilson Airport to a Nairobi city hotel. A representative meets you with your name, helps with luggage, and places you in a chauffeured car, shuttle, or bus. Stephen is one of the drivers associated with the service.

“Stephen is the best!! We booked a tour with him as well. He Very knowledgeable and passionate about his country!!”

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9.Safe Private Airport transfer in Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $30

You’ll be met at Nairobi airport by a private driver holding your name, even after a delay or long customs line. Drivers such as Nuru Rajab and Nuru have helped with currency exchange, luggage, local customs, and hotel check-in. The ride takes about 20 minutes to one hour and ends at your downtown Nairobi hotel.

“Safe and sufficient. He was a safe driver and shared a little history with us. He even stopped to help us exchange currency and take a photo at the airport.”

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10.Airport Pick Up To Nairobi National Park / Drop Off

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $90

Use a Nairobi airport pickup to reach Nairobi National Park for a four-to-five-hour game drive in a clean van with a pop-up roof. Guides such as Julius and Dan handle the route and airport timing, while you pay the park fee by credit card at the gate. Return to your hotel or the airport afterward.

“My wife and i had a few hours of layover at Nairobi airport.We booked this tour and Julius was very attentive and answered all our questions to our requests.we were picked at 6.a.m after clearing with the customs.we drove to Nairobi nRead more”

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11.Private Transfers from Nairobi Airport to Hotels

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews

Book a private van from Nairobi airport to a hotel, residence, or terminal. Executive traveler provides air conditioning, WiFi, bottled water, luggage help, flight monitoring, and pickup for groups of up to seven. The fare is $100 per group, with a $3-per-kilometer surcharge outside the stated service area.

“We had a delay in our flight. I contacted viator and transportation company. Neither could help. The transportation never answered via call, email or text for 24hrs. When we arrived in Nairobi we did not have transportation to our airport. We conRead more”

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