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How to get fromNew York to Lamu Islandby plane, unknown, bus, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from New York to Lamu Island by plane, unknown, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Lamu Airport, travel

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    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Lamu Airport (LAU)plane plane JFK - LAU
    2. Walk from Lamu Airport (LAU) to Lamu Islandunknown unknown
    22h 10m

  2. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Malindi, bus, travel

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Malindi (MYD)plane plane JFK - MYD
    2. Take the bus from Malindi to Lamubus bus
    3. Walk from Lamu to Lamu Islandunknown unknown
    22h 58m

  3. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Mombasa, bus, travel

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Mombasa (MBA)plane plane JFK - MBA
    2. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamubus bus
    3. Walk from Lamu to Lamu Islandunknown unknown
    25h 6m

  4. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Lamu Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Lamu Airport (LAU)plane plane EWR - LAU
    2. Walk from Lamu Airport (LAU) to Lamu Islandunknown unknown
    29h 34m

  5. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ukunda, taxi, bus, travel

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ukunda (UKA)plane plane JFK - UKA
    2. Take the taxi from Ukunda (UKA) to Mombasataxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamubus bus
    4. Walk from Lamu to Lamu Islandunknown unknown
    24h 43m

  6. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Nairobi, bus, travel

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane JFK - NBO
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Malindibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Malindi to Lamubus bus
    4. Walk from Lamu to Lamu Islandunknown unknown
    29h 47m

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Lamu Airport (LAU) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration28h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$559Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12,267.2 km
  • Duration: 22h 10m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Lamu Island, Murang'A, Kenya?

There is no direct connection from New York to Lamu Island. However, you can take the train to Jamaica, walk to Jamaica Station, take the vehicle to Terminal 4, walk to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) airport, fly to Lamu Airport (LAU), then travel to Lamu Island. Alternatively, you can take the train to Jamaica, walk to Jamaica Station, take the vehicle to Terminal 4, walk to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) airport, fly to Malindi (MYD), take the taxi to Malindi, take the bus to Lamu, then travel to Lamu Island.

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