Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

Nairobi, Kenya

About Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Airport

Key information about this airport, its facilities, and its role in international cargo and time-critical logistics.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is East Africa's primary air cargo hub and the critical gateway for the region's pharmaceutical, perishable, and humanitarian logistics. NBO handles approximately 330,000 tonnes of cargo annually, with Kenya being Africa's largest flower and vegetable exporter. The airport serves as the primary entry point for OBC missions delivering critical medical supplies to East African hospitals and NGO humanitarian operations.

Logistics at NBO

Cargo facilities, customs hours, runway specifications, and ground handling capabilities at NBO.

Customs Hours 24/7
Cargo Terminal JKIA Cargo Terminal, Kenya Airways Cargo
Runway Type 4D (wide-body capable)
Free Trade Zone Nairobi Export Processing Zone
Special Handling DG Class 1-9, Temp-controlled, Perishables (Flowers), Pharma GDP, Live Animals

Time-Critical Shipping via NBO

OBC, NFO, AOG, and air charter services to and from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport — connecting 120+ countries with guaranteed delivery.