There are 5 ways to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Lamu Fort by plane, train, bus, or ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Nairobi
best- Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Lamu Airport (LAU)plane NBO - LAU
1h 20m$120–460Bus, Local Boat
cheapest- Take the bus from Nairobi to Malindibus
- Take the bus from Malindi to Lamubus
- Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry
13h 49m$30–62Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport
- Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Lamu Airport (LAU)plane WIL - LAU
2h 31m$153–240Train, bus, Local Boat
- Take the train from Nairobi to Mombasatrain
- Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamubus
- Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry
12h 48m$66–182Bus, Local Boat via Mombasa
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Mombasabus
- Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamubus
- Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry
25h 19m
Nairobi (NBO) to Lamu Airport (LAU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Lamu Fort is to bus and Local Boat which costs $29 - $65 and takes 13h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Lamu Fort is to fly which takes 1h 20m and costs $120 - $460.
The distance between Nairobi Airport (NBO) and Lamu Fort is 455 km.
The best way to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Lamu Fort without a car is to train and bus and Local Boat which takes 12h 48m and costs $65 - $190.
It takes approximately 1h 20m to fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Lamu Airport (LAU), including transfers and time at the airport.
The quickest flight from Nairobi Airport to Lamu Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 20m.
Jambojet Limited offers flights from Nairobi Airport to Lamu Airport Airport.
There are 95+ hotels available in Lamu Fort.
What companies run services between Nairobi Airport (NBO), Kenya and Lamu Fort, Kenya?
Jambojet Limited flies from Nairobi (NBO) to Lamu Airport (LAU) once daily.
- Website
- flysafarilink.com
Flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Lamu Airport via Malindi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $115–340
- Website
- flexflight.dk
Flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Lamu Airport via Malindi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $115–340
- Website
- jambojet.com
Flights from Nairobi to Lamu Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Phone
- 0709 907 555
- [email protected]
- Website
- krc.co.ke
Train from Nairobi to Mombasa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–93
- Schedules at
- metickets.krc.co.ke
- Economy
- $5–12
- First Class
- $20–35
- Premium
- $93
- Phone
- 0799 933 310
- Website
- tawakalcoaches.co.ke
Bus from Mombasa to Lamu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Schedules at
- tawakalcoaches.co.ke
Bus from Malindi to Lamu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Schedules at
- tawakalcoaches.co.ke
- Phone
- +254 724 581902
- Website
- tahmeedexpress.com
Bus from Nairobi to Malindi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Schedules at
- tahmeedexpress.com
- Single
- $12–15
- Phone
- +254 730 889 000
- [email protected]
- Website
- masheastafrica.com
Bus from Nairobi to Malindi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Schedules at
- mashpoa.com
- Normal
- $15–27
- Business
- $23–26
- VIP
- $20–35
Bus from Nairobi to Mombasa
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–32
- Schedules at
- mashpoa.com
- Normal
- $22–27
- Business
- $23–26
- VIP
- $27–32
- Business
- $15–17
- Normal
- $11–14
Ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Isl
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $1–3
Ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Isl
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $1–3
Ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Isl
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $1–3
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