Nairobi Wilson Airport to Lamu: Distance, Travel Time, Fares & Route

How to Travel from

Nairobi Wilson Airport to Lamu

by Rideshare or Car

Kenya Nairobi Wilson Airport Lamu

Cheapest

By car (693 km)

10 h 31 min

693 km.

from $38

Other

Rideshare

10 h 31 min

693 km.

from $9.04

Airlines

World Ticket

Website:

worldticket.com/

Plane from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Manda

Ave. Duration:

3h 45m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$63.52–$317.59

FlexFlight ApS

Website:

flexflight.dk/

Plane from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Manda

Ave. Duration:

2h 15m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$165.15–$355.70

Plane from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Malindi

Ave. Duration:

1h 15m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$177.85–$381.11

Safarilink

Website:

flysafarilink.com/

Plane from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Manda

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$63.52–$279.48

Plane from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Malindi

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$88.93–$292.18

Jambojet Limited

Website:

jambojet.com/

Plane from Nairobi to Manda

Ave. Duration:

1h 20m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$34.30–$368.41

Plane from Nairobi to Malindi

Ave. Duration:

1h 15m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$35.57–$393.81

Skyward Express

Website:

skywardexpress.co.ke/

Plane from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Manda

Ave. Duration:

2h 5m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$63.52–$279.48

Plane from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Malindi

Ave. Duration:

1h 10m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$55.90–$203.26

Bus operators

Tahmeed Coach Ltd

Phone:

0724 581902

Website:

tahmeedexpress.com/

Bus from Nairobi to Malindi

Ave. Duration:

7h 40m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$15.24–$34.30

Tawakal Coach

Phone:

+254 (41) 722550111

Website:

tawakalcoaches.co.ke/booking/schedules.html

Bus from Malindi to Lamu

Ave. Duration:

2h 16m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$13.50

Bus from Mombasa to Lamu

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$15.19

MASH

Phone:

+254 730 889 000

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

mashpoa.co/

Bus from Nairobi to Malindi

Ave. Duration:

11h

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$13.97–$34.30

Bus from Nairobi to Mombasa

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$11.43–$34.30

Simba Coach

Phone:

0707 471111

Bus from Mombasa to Lamu

Ave. Duration:

13h

Frequency:

Once daily

Train operators

Kenya Railways

Phone:

0709 907 555

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

krc.co.ke

Train from Nairobi to Mombasa

Ave. Duration:

5h 30m

Frequency:

3 times a day

Estimated price:

$13.40–$40.22

What is the cheapest way to get from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Lamu?

The cheapest way to get from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Lamu is to fly which costs $54.35 - $173.91 and takes 2h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Lamu?

The fastest way to get from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Lamu is to fly which takes 1h 41m and costs $163.04 - $347.83 .

Is there a direct flight between Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) and Lamu?

There are no direct flights between Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) and Lamu. The fastest has 1 change and takes 2h and costs $54.35 - $173.91 .

How far is it from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Lamu?

The distance between Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) and Lamu is 469 km.

How do I travel from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Lamu without a car?

The best way to get from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Lamu without a car is to bus which takes 13h 44m and costs $81.52 - $103.26 .

How long does it take to get from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Lamu?

It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Lamu, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Lamu?

The best way to get from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Lamu is to fly which takes 2h 2m and costs $54.35 - $173.91 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $81.52 - $103.26 and takes 13h 44m.

Where can I stay near Lamu?

There are 64+ hotels available in Lamu. Prices start at $19.89 per night.

Book in Lamu

Banana House and Wellness Centre

Plot 318, Lamu Island, 80500 Lamu, Kenya, Lamu

Fine

8.6

Jannataan Hotel

Shela, 80100 Lamu, Kenya, Lamu

Average

6.7

Jua House

Shela, Lamu, 80500 Lamu, Kenya, Lamu

Great

9.5

All accommodation options in LamuAll hotels

Lamu

Lamu or Lamu Town is a small town on Lamu Island, which in turn is a part of the Lamu Archipelago in Kenya. Situated 341 kilometres (212 mi) by road northeast of Mombasa that ends at Mokowe Jetty, from where the sea channel has to be crossed to reach Lamu Island, it is the headquarter of Lamu County and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Lamu Fort

Lamu Fort is a fortress in the town of Lamu in northeastern Kenya. Originally situated on the waterfront, the fort today is located in a central position in the town, about 70 metres (230 ft) from the main jetty on the shore.

Olduvai Gorge Museum

Lamu

Lamu or Lamu Town is a small town on Lamu Island, which in turn is a part of the Lamu Archipelago in Kenya. Situated 341 km by road northeast of Mombasa that ends at Mokowe Jetty, from where the sea channel has to be crossed to reach Lamu Island. It is the headquarter of Lamu County and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Two ways to Travel from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Lamu

Transport providers

Airlines

World Ticket

FlexFlight ApS

Safarilink

Jambojet Limited

Skyward Express

Bus operators

Tahmeed Coach Ltd

Tawakal Coach

MASH

Simba Coach

Train operators

Kenya Railways

Questions and Answers

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How far is it from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Lamu?

How do I travel from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Lamu without a car?

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