There are 5 ways to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Rusinga Island by plane, car, ferry, bus, or rideshare
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Fly from Nairobi, drive, ferry
best- Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)plane NBO - KIS
- Drive from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Luanda K'otienocar
- Take the ferry from Luanda K'otieno to Mbitaferry
3h 34m$89–206Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nairobi to Mbitabus
8h 43m$7–12Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport, drive, ferry
- Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)plane WIL - KIS
- Drive from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Luanda K'otienocar
- Take the ferry from Luanda K'otieno to Mbitaferry
3h 51m$140–406Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Nairobi-NBO to Rusinga-Island410.8 km
6h 18mDrive 410.8 km
- Drive from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Rusinga Islandcar 410.8 km
6h 18m$48–69
Nairobi (NBO) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Rusinga Island is to bus which costs $7 - $13 and takes 8h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Rusinga Island is to fly and drive and ferry which takes 3h 34m and costs $85 - $210.
No, there is no direct bus from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Rusinga Island. However, there are services departing from JKIA - Passenger Boarding and arriving at Mbita via Tuskys and Nairobi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.
The distance between Nairobi Airport (NBO) and Rusinga Island is 370 km. The road distance is 410.8 km.
The best way to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Rusinga Island without a car is to bus which takes 8h 43m and costs $7 - $13.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Rusinga Island, including transfers.
Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Rusinga Island bus services, operated by The Guardian Coach, depart from Nairobi station.
Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Rusinga Island bus services, operated by The Guardian Coach, arrive at Mbita station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Rusinga Island is 411 km. It takes approximately 6h 18m to drive from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Rusinga Island.
There are 21+ hotels available in Rusinga Island.
What companies run services between Nairobi Airport (NBO), Kenya and Rusinga Island, Kenya?
The Guardian Coach operates a bus from Nairobi to Mbita twice daily. Tickets cost $6–11 and the journey takes 7h.
- Website
- kenya-airways.com
Flights from Nairobi to Kisumu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- flysafarilink.com
Flights from Nairobi to Kisumu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Kisumu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–350
- Website
- flexflight.dk
Flights from Nairobi to Kisumu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Kisumu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–350
- Website
- jambojet.com
Flights from Nairobi to Kisumu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- worldticket.com
Flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Kisumu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Kisumu International Airport via Masai Mara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
- Website
- flyrenegadeair.com
Flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Kisumu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
- Phone
- +254 726 511 628
- [email protected]
- Website
- theguardian.co.ke
Bus from Nairobi to Mbita
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Schedules at
- theguardiancoach.com
- Book at
- theguardian.co.ke
- Phone
- +254 722 322 618
- [email protected]
- Website
- waterbus.online
Ferry from Luanda K'otieno to Mbita
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- waterbus.online
Ferry from Luanda K'otieno to Mbita
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- waterbus.online
- Phone
- +254 114 037924
- [email protected]
- Website
- mbitaferryservices.com
Ferry from Luanda K'otieno to Mbita
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- mbitaferryservices.com
Ferry from Luanda K'otieno to Mbita
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- mbitaferryservices.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Nairobi-NBO to Rusinga-Island
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Nairobi Airport (NBO) and Rusinga Island. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



