JKIA · Operated by KAPS · Updated 10 September 2026
JKIA parking: rates and how to pay in 2026
Parking at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is operated by KAPS, and you pay by M-PESA on *486*12#. A saloon car costs about KES 100 for the first 30 minutes up to about KES 1,000 for a full day, capped at 14 days. Drop-off and pick-up is capped at 2 hours. Full rate bands, drop-off table, lost-ticket fee and the cardless plate-recognition rollout are below.
How to pay JKIA parking by M-PESA
- Dial *486*12# on your registered M-PESA line.
- Choose JKIA Parking Payment.
- Enter your ticket number, or your number plate on plate-recognition lanes.
- Confirm the amount and enter your M-PESA PIN.
- Keep the M-PESA confirmation SMS until the boom lifts.
You can also pay with the KAPS app or a topped-up KAPS A-Card at the terminal.
JKIA parking rates 2026
Saloon / minivan / pickup first, then bus / truck. Applies at the Parking Garage, Terminal 2 and the Cargo Area. Express lots near the terminals cost more than the remote lots. Confirm at the gate on the day.
| Band | Saloon / minivan / pickup | Bus / truck |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 30 min | KES 100 | KES 150 |
| 30 min to 1 hr | KES 150 | KES 200 |
| 1 to 2 hrs | KES 200 | KES 300 |
| 2 to 4 hrs | KES 300 | KES 400 |
| 4 to 8 hrs | KES 400 | KES 500 |
| 8 to 12 hrs | KES 500 | KES 750 |
| 12 to 24 hrs | KES 750 | KES 1,000 |
| Above 24 hrs | KES 1,000 / day | KES 1,250 / day |
Drop-off and pick-up
Capped at 2 hours. Overstaying the 2-hour drop-off zone attracts a clamping fee of about KES 1,000.
| Time in the zone | Fee |
|---|---|
| 0 to 20 min | KES 100 |
| 20 to 40 min | KES 250 |
| 40 min to 1 hr | KES 350 |
| 1 to 2 hrs | KES 500 |
The 14-day cap, lost tickets, cardless system
- 14-day maximum stay. KAPS may tow your vehicle after 14 days. For longer trips use a monitored off-airport long-stay lot or a transfer service.
- Lost ticket fee is about KES 1,000 for a saloon. Show ID at the exit; they will process the lost-ticket fee and let you out.
- Cardless system. JKIA is moving to a number-plate recognition (ANPR) system through 2026, so increasingly you pay by plate rather than by paper ticket. On ANPR lanes, enter your plate on *486*12#.
JKIA parking FAQ
How much is JKIA parking?
A saloon car costs about KES 100 for the first 30 minutes and rises to about KES 1,000 for a full day. Long-stay (over 24 hrs) is KES 1,000 per day. Buses and trucks are higher. Rates are capped at 14 days; longer risks towing. Confirm current bands at the gate.
How do I pay JKIA parking on M-PESA?
Dial *486*12# (the JKIA shortcut on KAPS), choose JKIA Parking Payment, enter your ticket number or number plate, confirm the amount, enter your M-PESA PIN, and keep the confirmation SMS until the boom lifts.
Is JKIA drop-off free?
No. Drop-off and pick-up is charged from KES 100 for the first 20 minutes up to KES 500 for 2 hours, and is capped at 2 hours. Overstaying attracts a clamping fee of about KES 1,000.
What is the JKIA lost-ticket fee?
About KES 1,000 for a saloon car. Show ID at the exit booth if you have lost the ticket; they will process the lost-ticket fee and let you out. Keep the M-PESA SMS as proof of the payment.
How long can I leave my car at JKIA?
Parking is capped at 14 days. After 14 days KAPS may tow the vehicle. If you are travelling for longer, use a monitored long-stay lot outside the airport or an off-airport transfer service.
Does JKIA have a cardless plate-recognition system?
Yes, JKIA is rolling out cardless number-plate recognition through 2026. At plate-recognition lanes you enter your plate on *486*12# instead of a paper ticket; the boom reads your plate and lifts. Some lanes still use paper tickets during the rollout.