Book flights from Hong Kong to Nairobi with Qatar Airways

Take a smooth and stress-free flight from Hong Kong to Nairobi with Qatar Airways. Enjoy the very best of luxury long-haul travel, courtesy of our award-winning service and friendly, attentive cabin crew – ensuring that when you touch down in the colourful Kenyan capital you are relaxed, ready to do business or discover Nairobi’s many fascinating sights, sounds and flavours.

In Nairobi you are never too far from wild Africa, with Nairobi National Park just a short journey from the heart of the city. Nairobi itself is strikingly cosmopolitan however, home to many international brands and businesses and with a youthful urban population. With its delicious local cuisine, many luxury hotels and numerous cultural landmarks – Nairobi has something for everyone, business travellers and tourists. Enjoy the epitome of luxury travel, with flights from Hong Kong to Nairobi with Qatar Airways.

Hong Kong International Airport is also known as Chek Lap Kok, the name of the small island that is home to this iconic air hub.

This incredibly busy airport has been named the “World's Best Airport" by Skytrax no less than 8 times.   Efficient, friendly and helpful, the airport staff ensures that your time in Hong Kong is pleasant and your trip gets off to a great start.

Transportation and parking

The Airport Express bus service links the airport directly to the central business district. A fleet of buses takes travellers from most parts of the city to the airport, and the service is incredibly efficient, regular and quick.

Taxis and coaches are available outside the main terminal entrances, and a limousine service is also available. Car parking is available in three separate areas, although spaces fill up very quickly and availability in the long-term parking areas is limited. 

 
Arriving at Hong Kong International Airport

Flights from Hong Kong with Qatar Airways check in at Terminal 1, Aisle E.

Unless you are a Hong Kong resident, you must return a departure card at immigration control when leaving Hong Kong. The two terminals are linked by a central access way and covered walkways at either end. If you are boarding your flight at gates 501-510, you can take a free shuttle bus from Terminal 1 to the North Satellite Concourse.

Facilities and amenities

Hong Kong International Airport has excellent facilities, ranging from a vast array of retail outlets to some excellent dining opportunities.

The airport even has its own 9-hole golf course – the Sky City Nine Eagles.  A wide selection of dining options are available, serving Chinese and Asian food, as well as on-the-go snacks, coffee and more European-style cuisine.

vibrant and colourful city is big, bold and brash, providing visitors with a typically boisterous and incredibly warm African welcome.

Book a flight to Nairobi with Qatar Airways and you’ll discover a country and people full of energy. Modern sits along traditional, and the skyscrapers of the commercial sector stand next to open markets where traditional goods are still on sale every day. This melting pot of cultures is one of those once-in-a-lifetime destinations that should be on everyone’s bucket list.

Tourist attractions

Most people who travel to Nairobi intend to go on into the African bush to go on Safari. But if you pause for a while there is plenty in Nairobi itself to discover too. Head up to the top of the Kenyatta International Conference Center’s viewing tower and you can have a panoramic view of the city below you.

Nairobi also has some good museums, including the Nairobi National Museum, where visitors can learn more about the history and culture of Kenya, the National Railway Museum, which charts the importance of the railroad in the development of the country, and the Nairobi Gallery, home to a constantly changing collection of modern African art by up and coming artists.

You cannot escape the importance of Kenya’s wildlife, and around Nairobi there are plenty of sanctuaries where you can see some of the country’s most endangered inhabitants. The charming Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage provides a home to orphaned elephants and rhinos from all over Africa, While the Giraffe Centre in Lang'ata is of international importance as a breeding centre for the endangered Rothschild giraffe.

And while most visitors head to Nairobi National Park, a quieter and less crowded alternative is the delightful Ol Donyo Sabuk National Park, a refuge for Colobus monkeys, leopards and countless species of birds.

Travel Considerations

Flights to Nairobi with Qatar Airways land at JKIA Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, southeast of the city centre.

Visa restrictions for entry into the country will depend on your country of origin, length of stay and whether your trip is for business or pleasure. Before you fly to Nairobi please check the visa and passport requirements.