Tag: JKIA

Emirates to Bring Airbus A350 to Nairobi as Premium Economy Debuts in Kenya

Emirates will introduce its Airbus A350 on the Dubai–Nairobi route from October 25, 2026, bringing Premium Economy to Kenya for the first time as the airline expands its Nairobi operations.

Can You Sleep Overnight at JKIA? Airport Rules, Safety and What Travellers Should Know

Can you sleep overnight at JKIA? This guide explains overnight stays, long layovers, terminal access, lounges, baggage, security and what passengers should know before spending the night at Nairobi's main airport.

Kenya Airways Is Changing What Happens When Your Journey Goes Wrong — And That May Matter More Than a New Booking Website

Kenya Airways is replacing core technology behind reservations, ticketing, inventory and airport check-in. For passengers, the biggest difference may become apparent when a flight is delayed, cancelled or needs to be rebooked.

Yellow Fever Rules for Kenya: When Do Air Passengers Need a Vaccination Certificate?

Do you need a yellow fever vaccination certificate when flying to Kenya? Learn who may need the yellow card, how transit affects the requirement and how long the certificate remains valid.

Airport Lost Property at JKIA: What to Do If You Leave Something Behind

Lost a phone, passport, laptop, bag or another personal item at JKIA? Learn who to contact depending on whether you left it in the terminal, at security, aboard the aircraft or in checked baggage.

Travelling With Pets From Kenya: Airport, Airline and Animal Health Rules

Planning to fly with a dog, cat or another pet from Kenya? Learn about airline requirements, veterinary documents, vaccinations, pet carriers and destination-country animal health rules.

Flying With a Disability in Kenya: Airport Assistance and Passenger Rights

Travelling through a Kenyan airport with a disability or reduced mobility? Learn how to request wheelchair assistance, travel with mobility equipment and understand the safety and passenger-rights rules that apply.

What Happens If You Leave Luggage Unattended at a Kenyan Airport?

Leaving a suitcase or backpack unattended at a Kenyan airport can trigger a security response. Learn what airport security can do, whether you can be questioned and what to do if you accidentally leave a bag behind.

Can Immigration Stop You From Leaving Kenya at JKIA? Departure Rules Explained

Can Kenyan immigration stop you from boarding an international flight at JKIA? Learn the departure rules, required documents, overstays, legal restrictions and what happens when a passenger is offloaded.

Can You Be Refused Entry Into Kenya at JKIA? Immigration Rules Explained

Can Kenyan immigration refuse you entry at JKIA even if you have an eTA? Learn the entry requirements, documents immigration may request and what happens when a traveller is denied admission.

JKIA Transit Rules: When Do Connecting Passengers Need to Clear Immigration?

Connecting through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport? Learn when passengers can remain airside and when they must clear immigration, collect baggage and meet Kenya’s entry requirements.

Customs Checks at JKIA: What Travellers Must Declare When Entering Kenya

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.