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How to get fromNairobi to Omo Riverby plane, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Nairobi to Omo River by plane, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Lodwar, drive

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    1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Lodwar (LOK)plane plane NBO - LOK
    2. Drive from Lodwar (LOK) to Omo Rivercar car
    9h 15m
    $71–351

  2. Drive 844.4 km

    1. Drive from Nairobi to Omo Rivercar car 844.4 km
    15h 51m
    $98–141

  3. Fly to Baco Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Baco Airport (BCO)plane plane NBO - BCO
    2. Take the taxi from Baco Airport (BCO) to Omo Rivertaxi taxi
    12h 19m
    $401–1,091

  4. Fly to Arba Minch Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Arba Minch Airport (AMH)plane plane NBO - AMH
    2. Drive from Arba Minch Airport (AMH) to Omo Rivercar car
    14h 15m
    $293–836

Nairobi (NBO) to Lodwar (LOK) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 773.1 km
  • Duration: 9h 15m

What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Omo River, Ethiopia?

There is no direct connection from Nairobi to Omo River. However, you can take the bus to JKIA - Passenger Boarding, walk to Nairobi (NBO) airport, fly to Lodwar (LOK), then drive to Omo River. Alternatively, you can drive from Nairobi to Omo River in around 15h 51m.

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