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Flights from Nairobi to London - Travel Insights & Trends

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to London Heathrow 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 Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport is November, where tickets cost C$ 1,132 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and September, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 2,089 and C$ 1,602 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to London Heathrow 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 Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 83 days before departure.

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

Each day, there are 3 nonstop flights that take off from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport and land in London Heathrow Airport, with an average flight time of 9h 16m. The most common departure time is 10:00 p.m. and most flights take off at night. 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 Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport and London Heathrow 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 Nairobi to London?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport at 9:05 am and will be landing in London Heathrow Airport at 4:15 pm.

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

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport jets off at 10:45 pm and lands at 5:50 am.

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Low season

February

High season

August
Best time to beat the crowds (9% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (50% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from Nairobi to London

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Nairobi to London 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 Nairobi to London flights

  • How much travel time should I plan for to get to Nairobi Airport?

    The fastest way to get to Jomo Kenyatta Intl is by taxi, which will take just under 20min and will set you back between Ksh3,800 and Ksh4,900 (£25 to £33). A bus will take longer (around 60min), but it will only cost Ksh50 (roughly £0.35). You can also use the local 'matatus'– minibus taxis that cost the same as a bus and take the same time.

  • Are there any passenger lounges available at Nairobi Airport?

    Jomo Kenyatta Intl has a number of well-appointed executive lounges where you can relax on plush leather coaches and enjoy food and drinks services, Wi-Fi and computers, TVs, and kids’ play zones. Access is free for business-class and first-class passengers of specific airlines, but anyone else can use them by paying a one-time entrance fee.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Nairobi to London?

    Lufthansa, Iberia, British Airways, and American Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Nairobi to London flight route.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Nairobi to London?

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

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

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

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

    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 Nairobi to London.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to London from Nairobi 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 Nairobi to London?

    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 London with an airline and back to Nairobi with another airline.

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

    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 London from Nairobi 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 Nairobi to London

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 876 or less one-way and C$ 1,600 or less round-trip.
  • Flights from Nairobi to London all board at the Kenya’s primary international airport, Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO), and land at London’s Heathrow Airport (LHR). Nairobi airports is the busiest in East Africa, so it has all the modern facilities, including assistance for children, a VIP terminal, shuttles services, and bathrooms with showers. There is also a Port Health Clinic at the airport.
  • The vast majority of flights from Nairobi to London are operated by Emirates Airlines, with a stopover in Dubai. These can range from 5h to over 19h, and you will often swap planes at Dubai International Airport (DXB). Less prolific operators are Qatar Airlines, which typically make one stop at Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH). Kenya Airways operates both direct and stopover flights, and you can also fly Egypt Air with a stop at Cairo International Airport (CAI).
  • Once you’ve arrived at Heathrow Airport, the easiest and fastest way to get to Central London is to take the Heathrow Express train. It departs every 15min and will take you to Paddington Station. The average cost of a one-way trip is roughly £22. Otherwise hire a car in the Arrivals terminal from operators like SIXT, Europcar, Avis or Hertz.
  • Making your way around Nairobi Airport is really easy. As a UK bound traveller, you should head to Terminal 1A, directly to your left as you enter the airport building, which is where the international departure desks are. All the above airlines depart from this terminal, with the most expeditious facilities offered by Emirates Airlines, as they operate the lion’s share of the flights between Nairobi and London.
  • Additional passenger services at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl include duty-free shops selling everything from electronics to local handicrafts and souvenirs, and designer jewellery. Wi-Fi is available, which you can enjoy in a choice of restaurants, snack bars, fast food outlets and coffee shops. Foreign exchange kiosks are available in all the terminals.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Nairobi to London?

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

Nonstop departures

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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Nonstop returns

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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9h 10mNBO-LHR
directDelta
9h 10mNBO-LHR
directIberia
9h 20mNBO-LHR
directVirgin Atlantic
9h 10mNBO-LHR
directBritish Airways
9h 20mNBO-LHR

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Nairobi - London Flights

Departure:

Nairobi (NBO)Kenya

Destination:

London (LHR)United Kingdom

Return flight deals:

London - Nairobi

Cabin classes:

C$ 4,679
C$ 2,222
C$ 1,407

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