Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) Wi-Fi

Last verified 8/28/2025 • Nairobi, Kenya

Wi-Fi at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is free across all terminals. Join “JKIA Free Wi-Fi”, then accept the terms on the sign-in page. Typical speeds are around 12 Mbps down and 18 Mbps up.

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⏱️ Unlimited (KAA announced 24-hour free access; performance varies by area)🛜 Provider: Kenya Airports Authority (KAA)

Is there free Wi-Fi at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport?

Free

Yes. Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is available at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

Common SSIDs: JKIA Free Wi-Fi, Airport Free Wi-Fi
Sign-in: Open network; click ‘Connect’ on splash (may prompt for basic details)
Provider: Kenya Airports Authority (KAA)

How to connect Typical speeds

Connection details

Login: Click-through portal
Security: OPEN • HTTPS portal
Support: KAA/JKIA Wi-Fi notes

Speed & reliability

Typical: 12↓ / 18↑ Mbps (Usable for streaming/calls; busiest around T1A peaks)

Reliability: ★★★★☆ — Terminal-wide; some reports of slowdowns at peak times

Based on ~12 samples

Terminal specifics

Terminal 1A–E
Coverage in arrivals/departures, gates, lounges, cafes

Power & places to work

Plug type: Type G

Voltage: 230V

USB-C: Varies

Charging points near many seating clusters; bring UK-style plug

Gate window counters
T1A–E piers
Outlets along windows/columns
Café seating
Airside food courts
Scattered power; quieter off-peak

How to connect at NBO

Join "JKIA Free Wi-Fi" or "Airport Free Wi-Fi".
Open a browser; if the portal doesn’t appear, visit a non-HTTPS page to trigger it.
Complete any email/SMS step.
Start your VPN, then browse normally.

Interesting Facts about Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Airport

Kenya’s primary international gateway and main hub for Kenya Airways and Jambojet.
Opened in 1958 as Embakasi Airport and renamed in 1978 to honor Jomo Kenyatta.
Single 4,117 m (13,507 ft) runway (06/24) at about 1,624 m (5,330 ft) elevation.
Passenger facilities span Terminal 1A–1E plus Terminal 2; the 27 km Nairobi Expressway (opened 2022) and a 2020 rail-bus link connect the airport to the city.

Last updated: 9/17/2025