---
iata: EDL
name: Eldoret International Airport
city: Eldoret
country: Kenya
lastUpdated: '2026-09-26'
officialWebsite: 'https://www.kaa.go.ke/eldoret-international-airport/'
sources:
  - 'https://www.kaa.go.ke/eldoret-international-airport/'
  - 'https://bolt.eu/en-si/airports/edl/'
quickFacts:
  - IATA EDL / ICAO HKEL — Eldoret International Airport
  - About 16 km south of Eldoret on the Eldoret–Kisumu road
  - 'KAA airport hours: 03:30–17:30 GMT; extension on request'
  - Taxi/ride-hail availability should be confirmed for the flight
  - No verified dedicated lounge or published MCT — omitted
bentoTips:
  - label: Hours
    title: 'KAA lists a 03:30–17:30 GMT window'
    detail: Confirm any extension directly with KAA or the airline.
    summary: >-
      The KAA page says the airport is open daily in this window and can extend
      on request.
    category: timing
  - label: Layout
    title: One compact terminal
    detail: Allow for limited small-airport facilities.
    summary: >-
      The terminal handles domestic and international passenger flows in one
      building.
    category: terminal
  - label: Facilities
    title: Keep food plans simple
    detail: Do not assume a restaurant or duty-free stock.
    summary: >-
      The sourced airport material does not give a reliable food outlet or price
      list.
    category: food
  - label: Ground
    title: Taxi or pre-booked ride
    detail: Confirm pickup point and live availability.
    summary: KAA lists transport/taxi services and Bolt advertises airport pickups.
    category: status
lounges: []
waterOptions: []
airportistScore: 5.3
slug: edl
region: Africa
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# Eldoret International Airport (EDL)
Eldoret, Kenya · Africa
A compact KAA gateway about 16 km south of Eldoret with a single terminal, taxi access and limited published passenger amenities; verify the day’s operating window before relying on it.
## Airportist Score

**5.3 / 10**
Weighted sum of the six published categories (no holistic fudge).
- Ease of use (25%): 6.0 — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
- Comfort & amenities (20%): 5.0 — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
- Food & retail (15%): 4.8 — Food and retail quality and variety.
- Ground access (15%): 5.8 — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
- Reliability (15%): 6.0 — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
- Lounges (10%): 3.5 — Worth-it density and access quality.

## At a glance

- Passengers: undefined
- Terminals: Single terminal building
- Typical security: undefined min
- On-time: undefined%
- Disruption: normal

## Best for

- Domestic and regional passengers
- Travelers heading into Eldoret
- Passengers arranging a taxi or pre-booked ride

## Watch out for

- KAA lists airport operating hours as 03:30–17:30 GMT, extendable on request
- No verified dedicated passenger lounge in the sourced material
- No published MCT, security wait or water facility

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