Kenya: airport fees and taxes
We cover 2 airports in Kenya. Each section below summarises the charges. Open the airport page for how to pay, the sources and the change log.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Passengers leaving Jomo Kenyatta International Airport pay Kenya's Air Passenger Service Charge inside the ticket price. The rate for international departures is US$50 and for domestic flights it is KSh 600. Both rates come from the Air Passenger Service Charge (Amendment) Act signed by President William Ruto on 15 October 2025. The old rates were US$40 and KSh 500. The money is shared between the Kenya Airports Authority, the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority, the Kenya Meteorological Service Authority and the Tourism Fund. No cash is paid at the airport.
| Charge | Amount | Who pays | How paid | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air passenger service charge (international) | US$50 | Passengers departing on international flights | Inside the ticket | In force |
| Air passenger service charge (domestic) | KSh 600 | Passengers on domestic flights | Inside the ticket | In force |
Last checked 19 October 2026. Full page and sources
Moi International Airport (MBA)
Passengers leaving Moi International Airport pay Kenya's Air Passenger Service Charge inside the ticket price. The rate for international departures is US$50 and for domestic flights it is KSh 600. Both rates come from the Air Passenger Service Charge (Amendment) Act signed by President William Ruto on 15 October 2025. The old rates were US$40 and KSh 500. The money is shared between the Kenya Airports Authority, the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority, the Kenya Meteorological Service Authority and the Tourism Fund. No cash is paid at the airport.
| Charge | Amount | Who pays | How paid | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air passenger service charge (international) | US$50 | Passengers departing on international flights | Inside the ticket | In force |
| Air passenger service charge (domestic) | KSh 600 | Passengers on domestic flights | Inside the ticket | In force |
Last checked 19 October 2026. Full page and sources