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There are 4 ways to get from Nairobi to Isiolo by plane, car, train, or taxi

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Fly to Nanyuki, drive
best
1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Nanyuki (NYK)plane WIL - NYK
2. Drive from Nanyuki (NYK) to Isiolocar
1h 56m
$229–278
Drive 261.3 km
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1. Drive from Nairobi to Isiolocar 261.3 km
3h 55m
$31–44
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Nairobi to Nanyukitrain
2. Take the taxi from Nanyuki to Isiolotaxi
8h 58m
$153–196
Fly to Samburu
1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Samburu (UAS)plane WIL - UAS
1h 59m
$98–360

Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Nanyuki (NYK) flights

56Weekly Planes

56 minAverage Duration

$38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 230.1 km
Duration: 1h 56m

What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Isiolo, KE-09, Kenya?

AirKenya Express, Aereo Calafia, and World Ticket fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Samburu (UAS) every 4 hours.

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Isiolo, Kenya(opens in a new window)

Isiolo is a town in Isiolo County, of which it is the capital. It is located in the upper eastern region of Kenya and is geographically considered the center of the country Kenya. It lies 285 kilometers north of the capital Nairobi. The town grew around the local military camps, much of the population being descendants of former Somali soldiers who had fought in World War I as well as other Cushitic-speaking pastoral communities and the Ameru community. The name Isiolo originates from the Somali word ' Is ilow' which translates to forget yourself. It was a term that the local Somalis would tell newcomers who had the intention of moving back to Somalia when Kenya gained independence. The town has an estimated population of 78,250, most of them living around the outskirts of the town. Like most African cities, there has been a steady increase in the urban population in recent years, especially moving from as far as Moyale, Marsabit and Mandera. Isiolo town is also becoming a centre of interest because of its newly acquired status as a resort city cashing in on the popular Samburu and Shaba Game reserves, which have become preferred destinations after the famed Maasai Mara. Isiolo lies along the long A2 Road, leading towards Marsabit and Moyale much further north.

Places to stay in Isiolo

Bomen Hotel(Opens in a new window)

7.6Good

Elboran resort and spa(Opens in a new window)

9.3Superb

Isiolo Landmark Hotel(Opens in a new window)

10.0Exceptional

KeenStays Isiolo Town(Opens in a new window)

7.8Good