Guides to airport rules in Kenya, including aviation security, baggage restrictions, prohibited items, passenger rights, customs, immigration and airline travel regulations.
Travelling to Kenya with alcohol or tobacco? Learn the current passenger duty-free allowances, who qualifies, when goods must be declared and how Customs clearance works at JKIA.
What must you declare at JKIA Customs? This guide explains Kenya’s Green and Red Channels, passenger allowances, cash, electronics, gifts, restricted goods and Customs baggage inspections.
What happens if you are arrested or detained at a Kenyan airport? This guide explains aviation security and police powers, the right to remain silent, access to a lawyer and Kenya’s constitutional court timelines.
Can an airline remove you after you have boarded a flight in Kenya? Learn when airlines can refuse carriage, the authority of cabin crew, disruptive-passenger rules and what to do if you believe you were wrongly removed.
What happens when an airline loses, delays or damages your luggage? Learn how to report baggage problems, make a claim, understand compensation limits and protect your passenger rights.
Can an airline refuse to let you board a flight in Kenya? Learn the rules on overbooking, late arrival, travel documents, security, refunds, rebooking and passenger complaints.
What are your rights when a flight is delayed or cancelled in Kenya? Learn about refunds, rebooking, missed connections, accommodation, baggage and how to complain to an airline or KCAA.
What happens if you miss a flight in Kenya? This guide explains airline no-show rules, rebooking, missed connections, refunds, checked baggage and what can happen to the remaining flights on your ticket.
Travelling internationally with a child from Kenya? This guide explains passports, birth certificates, parental consent, guardianship documents, unaccompanied minors and airport requirements.
Travelling with a drone from Kenya? This guide explains KCAA requirements, airport security, drone import and operation rules, lithium batteries and what to check before flying internationally.