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November 3 - November 15

Cheapest

STN - Nairobi

$806

$623

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September 16 - September 24

Best

LHR - Nairobi

$773

$644

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September 11 - September 24

LHR - Nairobi

$766

$644

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September 7 - September 29

Best

Earliest

LHR - Nairobi

$760

$646

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September 10 - September 28

Best

LHR - Nairobi

$770

$646

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September 10 - September 29

Best

LHR - Nairobi

$763

$646

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September 10 - September 30

Best

LHR - Nairobi

$760

$646

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September 20 - September 30

Best

LHR - Nairobi

$774

$646

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September 14 - September 24

Best

LHR - Nairobi

$772

$646

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September 17 - September 28

Best

LHR - Nairobi

$771

$646

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Insights for flights from London to Nairobi

Fares for cheap flights from London to Nairobi typically range from $846–$1405, with a median of $995. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Currently, 0% of recent fares are classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptional value may require careful timing.

A typical journey from London to Nairobi takes about 27h 10m, including connections. This reflects the nature of the route, where most itineraries involve at least one stopover. The total travel time accounts for both flight segments and layovers.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from London to Nairobi, April stands out with a median fare of $845. May is also a budget-friendly option, with a median fare of $847. Travelers can also find more competitive pricing in February, where the median fare is $934.

For flights from London to Nairobi, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 11% of recent fares being non-stop. When connections are involved, the typical number of stopovers is 2. New deals appear almost daily for this route, suggesting frequent opportunities to find available fares.

The distance between London and Nairobi is approximately 6842 km, classifying this as a long-haul route. This considerable distance contributes to the typical journey times and often involves connecting flights to reach the destination.

How much is a round trip from London to Nairobi

Regular price: $701 - $1,633

Prices for flights from London to Nairobi are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $701 and $1633. The current lowest deal is $623 with Ryanair, for travel from November 3 to November 15.

now $623

Low $701

High $1,633

The cheapest time to fly from London to Nairobi

The cheapest month to fly from London to Nairobi is April, with a median price of $845. The most expensive month is January, with a median price of $1599. Prices are generally lower from February to November.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $845

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,599

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Direct flights from London to Nairobi

Kenya Airways

Last-minute flights going from London to Nairobi

Mon, Aug 31

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Nairobi

London (LHR) - Nairobi (NBO)

$913

$646

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Nairobi

London (LHR) - Nairobi (NBO)

Brussels Airlines

$747

$647

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Nairobi

London (LHR) - Nairobi (NBO)

Brussels Airlines

$753

$646

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Nairobi

London (LHR) - Nairobi (NBO)

Brussels Airlines

$751

$647

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Nairobi

London (LHR) - Nairobi (NBO)

Brussels Airlines

$751

$647

One-way

Sun, Sep 6

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Nairobi

London (LHR) - Nairobi (NBO)

Brussels Airlines

$759

$647

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from London to Nairobi

18 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 19

$1,147 → $660

42%

15 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 19

$1,145 → $659

42%

16 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 20

$1,146 → $660

42%

22 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 26

$1,142 → $659

42%

Popular Airports to fly from London to Nairobi

London - Nairobi route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from London to Nairobi are above the typical level, with a median price of $995.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices

Historically, April offers the lowest median prices at $845 for flights to Nairobi.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights take 27h 10m

The median flight duration for connecting flights from London to Nairobi is 27 hours and 10 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 11% of deals are direct; connecting flights are more common with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Kenya Airways offers direct flights

Kenya Airways provides direct flight options on this route, with at least 1 direct deal found.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Historically, deals for this route appear frequently, averaging over one deal per day.

London main airports to depart from

London Stansted (STN)

Cheapest

London Stansted offers the cheapest flights from London to Nairobi, making it a budget-friendly option.

📍 ~48 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$623

Gatwick (LGW)

Gatwick is a major London airport, providing a convenient departure point for flights to Nairobi.

📍 ~39 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$687

Heathrow (LHR)

Heathrow is a primary international gateway, offering many options for your journey from London to Nairobi.

📍 ~24 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$644

London City (LCY)

London City Airport provides a close-to-city departure point for flights to Nairobi.

📍 ~11 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$876

London Southend (SEN)

London Southend offers an alternative departure airport for flights from London to Nairobi.

📍 ~58 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$913

Luton (LTN)

Luton Airport is another option for travelers flying from London to Nairobi.

📍 ~45 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$689

Nairobi main airports to arrive at

Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO)

Cheapest

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is a primary arrival airport for flights from London to Nairobi.

📍 ~15 km from Nairobi city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$623

Wilson (WIL)

Wilson Airport offers an alternative arrival option for flights from London to Nairobi.

📍 ~5 km from Nairobi city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1140

Airports nearby Nairobi used as alternative

Kilimanjaro International (JRO)

Cheapest

Consider JRO for international travel, though it requires crossing an international border into Tanzania.

📍 ~295 km from Nairobi (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$789

Arusha (ARK)

This regional hub in northern Tanzania offers connections, but requires cross-border travel.

📍 ~308 km from Nairobi (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1178

Nanyuki (NYK)

NYK is located within Kenya, avoiding border complexities, but has very limited flight options.

📍 ~147 km from Nairobi (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1512

Amboseli (ASV)

Amboseli is useful for specific regional transit within southern Kenya, primarily serving safari tourism.

📍 ~192 km from Nairobi (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1625

Mara Serena (MRE)

Mara Serena is an active airstrip in Maasai Mara, but not practical for standard commercial travel.

📍 ~200 km from Nairobi (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1704

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Nairobi

78% AI deal score

$3,463

From LHR

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Sep 25

Nairobi, Kenya

78% AI deal score

$4,470

$3,655

Save $815

From LHR

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Oct 31

Nairobi, Kenya

78% AI deal score

$4,358

$4,031

Save $327

From LHR

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Oct 11

Nairobi, Kenya

78% AI deal score

$2,422

$2,408

Save $14

From LHR

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Aug 13

Nairobi, Kenya

78% AI deal score

$2,501

$2,447

Save $54

From LHR

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Oct 04

Nairobi, Kenya

77% AI deal score

$3,189

$2,844

Save $345

From LHR

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Jul 17

Nairobi, Kenya

77% AI deal score

$3,114

$2,998

Save $116

From LHR

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Oct 06

Nairobi, Kenya

77% AI deal score

$3,109

$3,000

Save $109

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Oct 17

Nairobi, Kenya

77% AI deal score

$3,110

$3,000

Save $110

From LHR

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Jul 16

Nairobi, Kenya

77% AI deal score

$3,114

$3,000

Save $114

From LHR

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Oct 16

Nairobi, Kenya

77% AI deal score

$3,109

$3,002

Save $107

From LHR

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Jul 06

Nairobi, Kenya

77% AI deal score

$3,110

$3,002

Save $108

From LHR

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Jul 06

Nairobi, Kenya

77% AI deal score

$3,062

$3,002

Save $60

From LHR

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Jul 14

Nairobi, Kenya

77% AI deal score

$3,122

$3,002

Save $120

From LHR

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Oct 08

Nairobi, Kenya

77% AI deal score

$3,122

$3,002

Save $120

From LHR

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Oct 25

Nairobi, Kenya

77% AI deal score

$4,252

$4,029

Save $223

From LHR

Nairobi, Kenya

76% AI deal score

$2,955

From LHR

Elite

Nov 11

Nairobi, Kenya

76% AI deal score

$2,965

From LHR

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Nov 02

Nairobi, Kenya

76% AI deal score

$3,000

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Nairobi

Historically, booking flights from London to Nairobi 60+ days in advance typically yields the best prices, with an average of $1116. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches. For instance, flights booked 0-6 days out average around $1254. Across the trailing quarter, the optimal booking window for this route was more than two months prior to travel.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from London to Nairobi was considered to be $846. The median price for this route was $995. Prices above $1405 were in the most expensive quartile. These figures are based on pricing data observed over a 90-day period.

Historically, April and May have been the cheapest months to fly from London to Nairobi, with median prices of $845 and $847 respectively. February also offered competitive prices, with a median of $934. The annual median price for this route was $995, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

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