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There are 6 ways to get from Cook Islands to Nairobi by plane, bus, car, taxi, or shuttle

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Fly to Nairobi
best
1. Fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Nairobi (NBO)RAR - NBO
34h 12m
$904–2,212
Fly to Kisumu International Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)RAR - KIS
2. Take the bus from Kisumu to Nairobi
43h 37m
$772–2,242
Fly to Nairobi Wilson Airport
1. Fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL)RAR - WIL
42h 32m
$1,016–2,528
Fly to Arusha, drive
1. Fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Arusha (ARK)RAR - ARK
2. Drive from Arusha (ARK) to Nairobi
42h 3m
$983–2,361
Fly to Eldoret International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Eldoret International Airport (EDL)RAR - EDL
2. Take the bus from Eldoret to Nairobi
42h 49m
$1,245–2,965
Fly to Kilimanjaro International Airport, taxi, shuttle
1. Fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)RAR - JRO
2. Take the taxi from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Arusha
3. Take a shuttle bus from Arusha to Nairobi
41h 20m
$1,022–2,458

Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Nairobi (NBO) flights

31Weekly Planes

34h 48mAverage Duration

$930Cheapest Price

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Distance: 16,951.6 km
Duration: 34h 12m

What companies run services between Cook Islands and Nairobi, Kenya?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and six other airlines fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Nairobi (NBO) 4 times a day.

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Airlines

Website: kenya-airways.com

Flights from Rarotonga International Airport to Nairobi via Auckland, Dubai

Ave. Duration: 31h 15m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $1,100–3,400

Flights from Rarotonga International Airport to Nairobi via Brisbane, Dubai

Ave. Duration: 36h 10m
When: Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price: $1,100–3,400

Flights from Rarotonga International Airport to Nairobi via Auckland, Perth, Mauritius

Ave. Duration: 35h 45m
When: Friday
Estimated price: $1,200–3,200

Flights from Rarotonga International Airport to Kisumu International Airport via Brisbane, Suvarnabhumi, Nairobi

Ave. Duration: 2d 8h
When: Thursday
Estimated price: $750–2,200

Flights from Rarotonga International Airport to Kisumu International Airport via Auckland, Dubai, Nairobi

Ave. Duration: 33h 55m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $1,000–3,200

Flights from Rarotonga International Airport to Kisumu International Airport via Brisbane, Doha, Nairobi

Ave. Duration: 35h 10m
When: Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price: $850–2,000

Flights from Rarotonga International Airport to Kisumu International Airport via Auckland, Doha, Nairobi

Ave. Duration: 36h 25m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $900–2,600

Flights from Rarotonga International Airport to Kisumu International Airport via Brisbane, Dubai, Nairobi

Ave. Duration: 38h 50m
When: Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price: $1,000–3,200

Flights from Rarotonga International Airport to Kisumu International Airport via Auckland, Perth, Mauritius, Nairobi

Ave. Duration: 45h 45m
When: Friday
Estimated price: $1,100–3,000

Flights from Rarotonga International Airport to Eldoret International Airport via Auckland, Dubai, Nairobi

Ave. Duration: 33h 15m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $1,500–4,500

Flights from Rarotonga International Airport to Eldoret International Airport via Auckland, Doha, Nairobi

Ave. Duration: 36h 55m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $1,300–3,700

Flights from Rarotonga International Airport to Eldoret International Airport via Brisbane, Doha, Nairobi

Ave. Duration: 38h 10m
When: Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price: $1,200–2,900

Flights from Rarotonga International Airport to Eldoret International Airport via Brisbane, Dubai, Nairobi

Ave. Duration: 38h 10m
When: Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price: $1,500–4,500

Flights from Rarotonga International Airport to Eldoret International Airport via Auckland, Perth, Mauritius, Nairobi

Ave. Duration: 45h 5m
When: Friday
Estimated price: $1,600–4,200

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Nairobi(opens in a new window), Kenya(opens in a new window)

Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The name is derived from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nairobi, which translates to 'place of cool waters', a reference to the Nairobi River which flows through the city. The city proper had a population of 4,397,073 in the 2019 census. The city is commonly referred to as The Green City in the Sun. - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

Things to do in Nairobi

Karura Forest(Opens in a new window)

Karura Forest is an urban forest in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya. The forest was gazetted in 1932 and is managed by the Kenya Forest Service in conjunction with the Friends of Karura Forest Community Forest Association [http://www.friendsofkarura.org].

Kibera(Opens in a new window)

Kibera (Nubian: Forest or Jungle) is a division of Nairobi Area, Kenya, and neighbourhood of the city of Nairobi, 6.6 km from the city centre. Kibera is the largest slum in Nairobi, and the largest urban slum in Africa. The 2009 Kenya Population and Housing Census reports Kibera's population as 170,070, contrary to previous estimates of one or two million people. Other sources suggest the total Kibera population may be 500,000 to well over 1,000,000 depending on which slums are included in defining Kibera.

Nairobi Railway Museum(Opens in a new window)

The Nairobi Railway Museum is a railway museum in Nairobi, Kenya, adjacent to Nairobi railway station. Containing exhibits from the defunct East African Railways, it was opened in 1971 by East African Railways and Harbours Corporation. It is operated by Kenya Railways.

National Museums of Kenya(Opens in a new window)

The National Museums of Kenya (NMK) is a state corporation that manages museums, sites and monuments in Kenya. It carries out heritage research, and has expertise in subjects ranging from palaeontology, ethnography and biodiversity research and conservation. Its headquarters and the National Museum (Nairobi National Museum) are located on Museum Hill, near Uhuru Highway between Central Business District and Westlands in Nairobi. The National Museum of Kenya was founded by the East Africa Natural History Society (E.A.N.H.S.) in 1910; the Society's main goal has always been to conduct an ongoing critical scientific examination of the natural attributes of the East African habitat. The museum houses collections, and temporary and permanent exhibits. Today the National Museum of Kenya manages over 22 regional museums, many sites, and monuments across the country.

Places to stay in Nairobi

Fairview Hotel Nairobi(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

Best Western Nairobi Upper Hill(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

Villa Rosa Kempinski(Opens in a new window)

8.9Fabulous

Longonot Place Serviced Apartment-Nairobi, City Centre CBD(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good

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