How to find cheap flights to Wilson Airport (WIL)
The lowest price currently available for a one-way flight to Wilson Airport is RM1,929. A round-trip plane ticket to WIL right now is RM5,951.
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Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find the best price on tickets to Nairobi, where Wilson Airport is located, if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
Widen your search for cheap flights to Nairobi by choosing the 'Add nearby airports' filter. This lets you compare fares for airports closest to your departure and destination points and could help you save money.
If there's no rush to get to Nairobi, consider making a pit stop along the way. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Wilson Airport if you book a flight with a stop.
Best time to go to Nairobi
The cheapest month to jump on a flight to Nairobi is typically May.
To find the cheapest month or even day for flights to WIL, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you're flexible with your dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.
July is the most popular month for flights to WIL. It's the perfect time to take in the full energy of Nairobi.
May is the least busy time of year to visit if you want a more relaxed vibe. You'll generally find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Nairobi then.
Check the weather before you go. March brings the warmest days in Nairobi, with averages of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
July sees the lowest temperatures, ranging from about 12ºC (54ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
With one day of rain on average, July is the driest month in Nairobi.
The wettest time of year is April. Take your trip then and you can expect to get around 11 days of rainfall.
Flying to Wilson Airport (WIL): What you need to know
Get to Nairobi without any stops. These are some of the popular airlines that offer direct flights to Wilson Airport:
If you want to jet off with the carrier that has the best track record for punctuality, book your WIL plane ticket with AirKenya Express. Up to 0% of its flights into this hub arrive as scheduled.
On arrival at WIL, you'll be in the UTC+3 timezone.
Slip into bed not long after your flight to WIL. Book a room at any of these stays close to Wilson Airport and you'll be catching z's in no time:
Pick up the keys to a car hire in WIL from popular names such as Auto-Union and Unicorn rent a car. With your own set of wheels, you can venture beyond Nairobi and explore places that aren't on every traveller's list.
Getting to central Nairobi from Wilson Airport (WIL)
The distance from WIL to central Nairobi is about 3 kilometres.
You'll get to the centre in around 15 minutes if you're taking a cab or a ride-share after your flight to WIL.
You can expect the trip to take roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
The right hotel can turn a good trip into a great one. Book a room at one of these guest-approved stays in Nairobi:
Nairobi highlights
Put these popular sights on your must-visit list after hopping off your flight to Nairobi:
Masai Mara National Reserve: Located around 3 kilometres south of the city centre, this landmark is the perfect place to start your sightseeing around the city.
La Jardine Gardens: Here's where you can enjoy a quieter moment while exploring Nairobi. You'll find this park roughly 3 kilometres west of the centre.
Giraffe manor: Hit up this landmark next. About 0.97 kilometres south-east of the city centre, it's also worth a visit to get the full Nairobi experience.
How to get to Thika from Wilson Airport (WIL)
The nearby city of Thika is about 48 kilometres from WIL. Heading to the centre by ride-share or cab usually takes around 1 hour.
Plan for a journey time of 2 hours 45 minutes or so when making your way to Thika on public transport.
Travelling from Wilson Airport (WIL) to Nyeri
If Nyeri is where your trip takes you, it's about 105 kilometres from Wilson Airport.
It takes 2 hours 45 minutes or so to drive to Nyeri.
Explore more of Kenya
There's a whole lot more to experience in Kenya, starting with Nakuru. Nakuru National Park, Lake Nakuru and Rhino Point are must-do's in this city, which is about 137 kilometres north-west of Nairobi.
Eldoret is another place that's too good to skip while you're in Kenya. You'll find it roughly 274 kilometres north-west of Nairobi. Kapseret Eco Resort, BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Eldoret and Eldoret Nature & Culture Centre are visitor favourites.
Or head for Kisumu, roughly 274 kilometres north-west of Nairobi. Hippo Point, Kisumu Impala Park Wildlife Sanctuary Office and Kenya Wildlife Impala Park are just the start of the reasons to visit. You can reach this city by flying into Kisumu Airport (KIS).