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Wilson Airport (WIL)

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Nairobi,
+254 20-603260

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WIL Airport visitor information

Located on the south side of the city of Nairobi, Wilson Airport is a small but busy regional airport, and Uber is a great choice for fast, reliable rides to and from your destination. WIL Airport can be found next to the Uhuru Monument, the place where Kenya was granted independence. Once named Nairobi Aerodrome, Wilson Airport operates flights to a number of domestic locations. Combined with its closeness to the city—the airport is only 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) from Nairobi city center—this makes it the perfect airport for travel across Kenya and the East Africa region.

Hotels near Wilson Airport

A number of hotels are within easy reach of Wilson Airport, whether you’re looking for a boutique pad or a budget room. These are perfect for when you’ve got an overnight stopover or an early-morning flight and you want to make sure you don’t miss it. In addition, there are almost 200 hotels in the city, which offer easy access to the airport, with many of them just a short Uber trip away.

Restaurants near WIL

Wilson Airport is a small airport, so you’re more likely to find light bites or quick takeaway food available than gourmet restaurants inside the airport itself. If you’re looking for a proper meal, Nairobi’s city center is reachable in minutes with Uber, so it’s easy to make a stop at some of Nairobi’s best restaurants before or after your journey.

Wilson Airport shopping

Although there might not be a huge selection of shops at the airport itself, Nairobi is famous for its shopping options, so make sure you indulge in a little retail therapy while you’re there by heading into the city. Because Wilson Airport is only short Uber trip from the city center, you can quickly get from the airport to all of Nairobi’s best malls and outlets, whether you’re on a quick layover or a full weekend trip. Stop for lunch, pick up souvenirs, and enjoy Kenya’s capital.

Points of interest near WIL

Many of the capital city’s best attractions and sights can be reached by a quick ride from the front of the airport. You can even walk to some if you’re packing light.

  • Uhuru Monument
  • Go-Down arts center
  • The national museum
  • Parliament House

While Wilson Airport is the go-to airport in Nairobi for domestic flights to other parts of Kenya, it’s also the place to catch flights to popular safari spots. Nairobi’s famous nature attractions are the perfect option for those who want to see some of Africa’s wildlife before they head home:

  • David Sheldrick elephant and rhino orphanage
  • Nairobi Animal Orphanage
  • Nairobi National Park
  • Nairobi Safari Walk

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