Airport
Nyeri Airport (NYE)
Nyeri Airport is the air gateway to Nyeri town and Kenya's Central Highlands, with connections onward to Mount Kenya, the Aberdare Ranges and nearby towns such as Karatina. Compare transfer options to Nyeri town centre and surrounding areas, and plan your journey with ease.
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About Nyeri Airport
Nyeri Airport, also known as Nyaribo Airstrip, serves Nyeri town and the surrounding Central Highlands of Kenya. Located roughly 7 km northeast of Nyeri town centre, it provides a convenient air link for domestic travel into the Mount Kenya region.
The airport operates a single asphalt runway of about 1,230 metres, which has been upgraded and expanded over the years to accommodate larger aircraft. Commercial passenger flights between Nairobi's Wilson Airport and Nyeri began in 2018, improving access for business and leisure travelers.
The airport sits close to key road links and can be reached by taxi, private transfer or rental car from Nyeri town, with onward journeys possible to Karatina, Mount Kenya and the Aberdare Ranges.
Facilities remain relatively compact but continue to be developed by the Kenya Airports Authority and Nyeri County government, making the airport a practical gateway for visitors traveling to the Central Highlands.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Nyeri Airport operates from a single small passenger terminal serving domestic flights. The compact terminal building handles arrivals and departures in one shared area.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Nyeri Airport
Transfers
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Hourly Chauffeur
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Car Rental
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Bus & Group Transfers
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