What's the busiest hour for departures at NBO?

Departures from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport peak at 08:00 local time, averaging 37.9 flights per hour over the past 60 days.

What's the quietest hour to fly out of NBO?

The quietest hour with regular service is 04:00 local time, averaging 1.8 flights per hour.

Which airline operates the most flights from NBO?

Kenya Airways (KQ) is the largest operator at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, with 586 observed departures in the past 60 days.

What's the most popular destination from NBO?

Mombasa (MBA) is the most-flown destination, with 338 observed departures in the past 60 days.

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NBO Airport - Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

Nairobi, Kenya. Departures peak at 08:00 local, averaging 37.9 flights per hour.

Window: last 60 days. Last refreshed: 2026-08-11. Schedule coverage: 9 days observed.

Peak departure hour

08:00

37.9 flights/hr

Quietest active hour

04:00

1.8 flights/hr

Traffic score

77/100

Relative volume

Departures by hour (local time)

Avg per day, last 60 days

Total: 412.5 avg departures per day.

Weekday vs weekend departure pattern

Weekday avg per hour

Weekend avg per hour

Arrivals by hour (local time)

Avg per day, last 60 days

Peak arrival hour: 06:00 local (46.8 flights/hr). Total: 427.5 avg arrivals/day.

Top airlines

1. Kenya Airways (KQ) 586
2. KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij N.V.) (KL) 193
3. Air Jamaica (JM) 180
4. A.P.G. Distribution System (A1) 168
5. Delta Air Lines, (DL) 116

Top destinations

1. 🇰🇪 Mombasa (MBA) 338
2. 🇶🇦 Doha (DOH) 305
3. 🇪🇹 Addis Ababa (ADD) 148
4. 🇺🇬 Entebbe (EBB) 133
5. 🇰🇪 Kisumu (KIS) 133

Frequently asked

What's the busiest hour for departures at NBO?: Departures from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport peak at 08:00 local time, averaging 37.9 flights per hour over the past 60 days.
What's the quietest hour to fly out of NBO?: The quietest hour with regular service is 04:00 local time, averaging 1.8 flights per hour.
Which airline operates the most flights from NBO?: Kenya Airways (KQ) is the largest operator at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, with 586 observed departures in the past 60 days.
What's the most popular destination from NBO?: Mombasa (MBA) is the most-flown destination, with 338 observed departures in the past 60 days.

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