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Flights from London to Nairobi - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from London to Nairobi to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport is November, where tickets cost C$ 948 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 1,620 and C$ 1,542 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from London Heathrow Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, you should book around 5 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 83 days before departure.

Which airlines fly direct between London Heathrow Airport and Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport.
There are 2 airlines that fly direct from London Heathrow Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport. They are British Airways and Kenya Airways. The cheapest airline for this route is Kenya Airways, with the best deal found costing C$ 1,172. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Kenya Airways.

How many flights are there between London Heathrow Airport and Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport per day?

Each day, there are 3 nonstop flights that take off from London Heathrow Airport and land in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, with an average flight time of 8h 41m. The most common departure time is 9:00 a.m. and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 21 flights and there are the same amount of flights each day 3.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between London Heathrow Airport and Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from London to Nairobi?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from London Heathrow Airport at 9:45 am and will be landing in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport at 8:30 pm.

What’s the latest departure time from London to Nairobi?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from London Heathrow Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport jets off at 6:25 pm and lands at 5:00 am.

Good to know

Low season

June

High season

December
Best time to beat the crowds (0% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (19% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from London to Nairobi

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from London to Nairobi based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking London to Nairobi flights

  • What are some hotels near Nairobi Airport with a shuttle service?

    There are no onsite hotels at the airport, but you can find a few nearby offering complimentary airport shuttle transfers. Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Airport, Hilton Garden Inn Nairobi Airport and Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport are three such accommodations within 3.5 miles of Nairobi Airport.

  • What are the public transport options from Nairobi Airport to the city centre?

    Bus Routes 34J, 33B and 33FED connect Nairobi Airport with the city centre. Train service is provided from the north end (Embakasi Village Train Station) and the south end (Syokimau Railways Station) of the airport premises. Use the Nairobi Airport Shuttle Service for transfer from your terminal to the nearest train station if it’s not within walking distance.

  • Where can I exchange money at Nairobi Airport?

    At Nairobi Airport, you can find currency exchange operators such as Metropolitan Forex Bureau and Nairobi Forex Bureau, as well as a number of bank branches including those of Transnational Bank, National Bank of Kenya Limited and Barclays Bank of Kenya. KCB also manages ATMs around the various terminals.

  • What are a few cities close to Nairobi Airport?

    Nairobi Airport is the main international airport in Kenya, serving the capital city and country’s south-western region. From Nairobi Airport, you have easy access to cities such as Nakuru (106 miles north) as well as the towns of Nyeri (93 miles north) and Machakos (39 miles south).

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from London to Nairobi?

    The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the London to Nairobi flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from London to Nairobi?

    oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between London and Nairobi, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from London to Nairobi?

    There are direct flights from London to Nairobi on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London to Nairobi?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from London to Nairobi.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from London to Nairobi?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Nairobi from London is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from London to Nairobi?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Nairobi with an airline and back to London with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from London to Nairobi?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Nairobi from London up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from London to Nairobi

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 933 or less one-way and C$ 1,283 or less round-trip.
  • You can get direct flight service via Kenya Airways and British Airways from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (LBO), otherwise known as Nairobi Airport. British Airways operates a hub at London Heathrow, where its flights depart from Terminals 5 (primarily) and Terminal 3 (secondarily).
  • Heathrow Express is a highly reliable transport option to London Heathrow Airport from Central London. Departures occur every 15min from London Paddington Station and only take roughly 20min to the airport terminals. One-way fares (Express Anytime) for Heathrow Express cost about £25 while return tickets (Express Anytime) cost about £37.
  • London Heathrow Airport offers several Multi-Faith Prayer Rooms at each of its terminals for observing religious commitments or finding some peace and quiet away from the hustle and bustle. Terminal 5 has four prayer room locations: Check-In Zone A as well as Departures Gate A8, B34 and C52. At Terminal 3, you can find prayer rooms at Departures Level 1 before security and near Gate 24 after security.
  • Families travelling with infants or small children at London Heathrow Airport should know there are Baby Changing Facilities before and after security at all London Heathrow terminals. You can find Stay & Play kid zones at each of the terminals as well: at Terminal 5A near Gate A7 and above the Departures Lounge at Terminal 3.
  • Get your travel day or night off to a good start with the London Heathrow Airport app on your mobile device. It offers live flight updates and issues instant notifications should there be changes to your flight’s schedule. You can also take advantage of special online offers for airport services like Fast Track as well as discounts offered by airport retailers and restaurants.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from London to Nairobi?

Find which airlines fly direct from Heathrow to Jomo Kenyatta Intl, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

London Heathrow to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Monday

American Airlines, British Airways, Delta, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, British Airways, Delta, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, British Airways, Delta, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Thursday

American Airlines, British Airways, Delta, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Friday

American Airlines, British Airways, Delta, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Saturday

American Airlines, British Airways, Delta, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Sunday

American Airlines, British Airways, Delta, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

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Nonstop returns

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl to London Heathrow

Monday

American Airlines, British Airways, Delta, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, British Airways, Delta, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, British Airways, Delta, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Thursday

American Airlines, British Airways, Delta, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Friday

American Airlines, British Airways, Delta, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Saturday

American Airlines, British Airways, Delta, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Sunday

American Airlines, British Airways, Delta, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

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Top airlines flying from London to Nairobi

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from London to Nairobi. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from London to Nairobi? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.2
Kenya AirwaysOverall score based on 374 reviews
7.1Comfort
6.7Food
6.6Entertainment
7.3Boarding
7.8Crew
Airline reviews

Food was great. They never to add more current entertainment like movies and shows

10.0 ExcellentMerinah, May 2024NBO - JFK
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Food was great. They never to add more current entertainment like movies and shows

Paid an extra USD 100 for so-called Comfort seats. All of these (the bulkhead seats) had parents with babies and infants who were screaming much of the time. One mother even decided to change nappies on the seat. This was anything but comfort!

Front section of economy cabin is better than rear. Paid for seats selected.

Good flight. Paid for seats sat the frront section of the economy. Better than rear cabin.

Flight was delayed for 9 hours. We finally arrived ved at 0435hrs instead of 1950hrs the previous day. No compensation was provided.

Apart from delay of 3 hrs in Nairobi for onward flight to Dar all fine. Looked like operational issues caused it.

It has been 1 week since arriving at my destination and I still have not recieved my kite surfing bags. Office will not communicate properly on location or when my bags will arrive. No advice on what to do on luggage that has not arrived in over a week. Simply not happy with Kenya airways at the moment.

Excellent. They canceled our flight & put us up for the night. Then upgraded us. We are impressed

The flight staff were not very kind. I went back to get a drink, 4 of them back there chatting. They all looked at me continued to talk then they started doing stuff and one finally asked after I was standing there awhile what I needed. This happened multiple times. The movies were not the great and seemed dated. My seat squeaked every time I moved and it moved around a bit.

My flight from Nairobi to nyc. My seat made noise and moved around. The two toilets in the back didn’t work well cause you didn’t know if someone was in there cause the light didn’t work. The bathroom doors didn’t lock well either, so I walked in on someone. The crew wasn’t quick or super helpful. When I went to get something they were chatting and they would look at me, continue on with their conversation and finally I would interrupt to get a drink.

We were told to check our bags at the last minute, and the communication was poor.

Lost our luggage in Heathrow. Showed up 3 days into a 7 day vacation. Very inconvenient and disappointing!!

My luggage never arrived to Zurich. They can't confirm when it will arrive

Late again. 3 out of 4 late. One cancelled flight and one lost bag.

Charged an extra 65 pounds for overweight suitcase, Not told how much overweight but had no choice but to pay the price. Compare to Delta Airlines where I flew internationally a few days before with this suitcase and no extra charge by Delta. Comfort was horrible. I am just under 6 feet tall, and good that the flight was only 1 1/2 hours, because my knees were in the seat back in front of me the whole flight. I felt that my knees were part way up to my chest. No reason to have the seats that close. I will say to the positive was the flight crew, very friendly and efficient.

The flight was delayed as they were waiting on catering. Catering. Was eventually delivered but they still had no food. No meals for us in business class - just a bag of nuts.

Our luggage is missing. We are at the Hotel Gran Via in Barcelona

my original flight was cancelled the previous day, and i was rescheduled onto this flight, which left much earlier in the morning, impacting my previous evening and requiring me to get up much earlier in the morning to get to the airport online. This practice happens way way way too much, and it seems on every airline, though AA is probably the worst.

The flight was on time and the crew very professional. Everything went as expected and I will use BA again for this trip.

We paid to have overhead carry-on baggage. When we got to the gate we were told that our carry on bags would need to be checked and go below because the flight was full. Notably we were nowhere near the last people to board and about 30 other passengers also had to check their carry-on bags. Other than that the flight was fine.

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One-way flight deals

directAmerican Airlines
9h 05mLHR-NBO
directKenya Airways
8h 35mLHR-NBO
directDelta
8h 35mLHR-NBO
directIberia
8h 45mLHR-NBO
directVirgin Atlantic
8h 35mLHR-NBO
directBritish Airways
8h 45mLHR-NBO

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London - Nairobi Flights

Departure:

London (undefined)United Kingdom

Destination:

Nairobi (NBO)Kenya

Return flight deals:

Nairobi - London

Cabin classes:

C$ 3,090
C$ 2,025
C$ 1,204

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