Can you leave the airport during a layover in Kenya? Is there a place to sleep at Nairobi airport?

It can be stressful waiting in airports during long layovers. When allowed, some passengers leave the airport to lodge in a hotel until it’s time to check in for their next flight. Sometimes airlines provide free accommodation and airport transfers for passengers on long layovers.

It becomes a problem when you are not allowed to leave the airport due to visa requirements.

Can you leave the airport during a layover in Kenya?

Yes, you can leave the airport during a layover in Kenya but there is a catch. If you are exempted from obtaining a visa to Kenya, or you can obtain a visa on arrival, then you can leave the airport to tour the city of Nairobi or find yourself a place to sleep until it’s time for your next flight.

If you are a national of a country that requires a visa to enter Kenya, then it’s advisable to obtain a visa before embarking on your trip to make it possible to leave the airport while on a layover.

Is there place to sleep at Nairobi airport?

Yes, there is a place to sleep at Nairobi airport. There is a spa inside Jomo Kenyatta International Airport that allows passengers to take a 5-hour nap for $100. Look out for Sheri Palm inside the transit area.