Airport
Kericho Airport (KEY)
Kericho Airport is a small regional gateway serving the tea-growing town of Kericho and the surrounding Rift Valley highlands. Compare transfer options to central Kericho and nearby tea estate areas, and plan your onward journey with ease.
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About Kericho Airport
Kericho Airport is a small public airport serving Kericho, a tea-growing town in Kenya's Rift Valley region. Known locally as Kerenga Airstrip, it primarily supports charter and private aviation, government and agricultural operations, and is managed by the Kenya Airports Authority.
The airport lies a short distance southwest of central Kericho, roughly 5 kilometres from the town centre, with road access making the journey about 10–15 minutes. It operates from a single compact terminal and a runway currently being improved as part of the Kerenga Airport development.
Onward travel is mainly by pre-arranged taxi or private vehicle, with matatus available from Kericho town. There is no regular scheduled commercial airline service at present, so most travelers arrive by charter or private flights.
Facilities are limited but functional, with a waiting area, basic restrooms and simple refreshment options nearby. Travelers should confirm flight arrangements, carry cash and arrange ground transport before arrival.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Kericho Airport operates a single compact passenger terminal serving domestic and charter flights. Check-in, security screening, arrivals and baggage collection are handled within one building, with no separate domestic or international terminal zones.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Kericho Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Kericho Airport to hotels, tea estate areas, business locations and other destinations in and around Kericho.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport, meetings, estate visits or journeys across the Kericho region.
Car Rental
Rent a car for independent travel from Kericho Airport to central Kericho and onward destinations in the Rift Valley.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups traveling between Kericho Airport, hotels, tea estates, event venues and other locations.
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