Can I fly direct from London to Nairobi?

Direct flights from London to Nairobi are available, but they represent a small portion of the total routes, accounting for 4.3% of all flights in the trailing 90 days. For flights with one or more stops, the median number of stopovers is 2. Travelers should anticipate that most available options will include at least one connection.

How long does it take to fly from London to Nairobi?

A direct flight from London to Nairobi typically takes approximately 8 hours and 50 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends significantly to about 17 hours and 15 minutes. The distance covered on this route is 6842 kilometers. Travelers should account for these varying durations when planning their journey.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from London to Nairobi?

Historically, flights from London to Nairobi are classified as having frequent good prices. This indicates that travelers have regular opportunities to find favorable deals on this route. Over the trailing 30 days, good prices have been observed with a consistent frequency, suggesting that diligent searching can yield savings.

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London to Nairobi: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Nairobi

When planning cheap flights from London to Nairobi, you'll find fares typically range from $948–$1384, with a median of $1161 over the last 90 days. Right now, current fares are near the typical level.

For those wondering about the cheapest time to fly from London to Nairobi, the data indicates that September is the most affordable month, with a median fare of $1017. This is followed by October, where the median fare is $1040, and November, with a median of $1077.

A typical journey from London to Nairobi takes approximately 8h 35m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a distance of 6842 km. Most itineraries connect at least once, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting, as only 4.3% of recent fares were for direct flights from London to Nairobi. New deals for this route appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find suitable options.

How much is a round trip from London to Nairobi

Regular price: £542 - £973

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

The regular price range for flights from London to Nairobi is typically between 542 GBP and 973 GBP. The current lowest deal is 497 GBP with Etihad Airways for travel from Oct 28 to Nov 4.

now £497

Low £542

High £973

The cheapest time to fly from London to Nairobi

The cheapest month to fly from London to Nairobi is September, with a median price of $1013. The most expensive month is April, with a median price of $1683. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

September

Cheapest

Flights from £1,013

April

Most Expensive

Flights from £1,683

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from London to Nairobi

Kenya Airways

Last-minute flights going from London to Nairobi

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SEN - Nairobi

London (SEN) - Nairobi (NBO)

easyJet UK

£609

£498

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Nairobi

London (LHR) - Nairobi (NBO)

Etihad Airways

£580

£529

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Nairobi

London (LHR) - Nairobi (NBO)

KLM

£478

£522

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Nairobi

London (LHR) - Nairobi (NBO)

KLM

£477

£522

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Nairobi

London (LHR) - Nairobi (NBO)

KLM

£490

£522

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Nairobi

London (LHR) - Nairobi (NBO)

Etihad Airways

£485

£509

One-way

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

15 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 16

£731 → £506

31%

3 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 7

£787 → £572

27%

4 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 7

£786 → £572

27%

4 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 5

£785 → £572

27%

Popular Airports to fly from London to Nairobi

London - Nairobi route insights

💸 Price insights

Fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for flights from London to Nairobi are near the typical level, with a median price of $1161.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in September for the best prices

Historically, September, October, and November offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 8h 35m

The median flight duration for direct flights is 8h 35m, while connecting flights average 23h 15m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 4.3% of recent flights are direct, with connecting routes typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Kenya Airways offers direct flights

Kenya Airways is one airline that offers direct flights from London to Nairobi.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights on this route appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

London main airports to depart from

London Stansted (STN)

Cheapest

London Stansted offers flights to Nairobi, providing a budget-friendly option for your journey.

📍 ~49 km from London city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~£423

Nairobi main airports to arrive at

Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO)

Cheapest

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is a good option for flights from London to Nairobi.

📍 ~12 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£476

Airports nearby Nairobi used as alternative

Kilimanjaro International (JRO)

Cheapest

Kilimanjaro International (JRO) is a major international airport, offering a high-capacity alternative to Nairobi, though it requires a border crossing.

📍 ~200 km from Nairobi (approximately 4-5 hours by road)

💸 Flights from ~£611

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Nairobi

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Best Elite deals to Nairobi

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From LHR

Elite

Dec 03

Nairobi, Kenya

93% AI deal score

$2,542

$1,702

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KLM

Business Class

From LCY

Elite

Nov 05

Nairobi, Kenya

93% AI deal score

$2,731

$1,722

Save $1,009

KLM

Business Class

From LGW

Elite

Feb 07

Nairobi, Kenya

92% AI deal score

$4,026

$2,277

Save $1,749

From LGW

Elite

Feb 07

Nairobi, Kenya

92% AI deal score

$4,042

$2,277

Save $1,765

From LGW

Elite

Feb 07

Nairobi, Kenya

92% AI deal score

$4,041

$2,277

Save $1,764

From LGW

Elite

Feb 09

Nairobi, Kenya

92% AI deal score

$4,067

$2,277

Save $1,790

From LGW

Elite

Feb 09

Nairobi, Kenya

92% AI deal score

$4,017

$2,277

Save $1,740

From LGW

Elite

Feb 09

Nairobi, Kenya

92% AI deal score

$4,036

$2,277

Save $1,759

From LHR

Elite

Nov 27

Nairobi, Kenya

92% AI deal score

$2,624

$1,856

Save $768

Aer Lingus, +1

Business Class

From LHR

Elite

Dec 01

Nairobi, Kenya

92% AI deal score

$2,561

$1,863

Save $698

Aer Lingus, +1

Business Class

From LHR

Elite

Nov 24

Nairobi, Kenya

92% AI deal score

$2,617

$1,864

Save $753

Aer Lingus, +1

Business Class

From LHR

Elite

Dec 02

Nairobi, Kenya

92% AI deal score

$2,561

$1,864

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Aer Lingus, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Nairobi

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from London to Nairobi is typically 28-59 days prior to departure. Flights booked within this period have an average price of $1106. In contrast, booking 0-6 days out sees average prices rise to $1212, and booking 60+ days out averages $1343. This suggests that planning within the 28-59 day window generally offers better value.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from London to Nairobi is considered to be $948 or less. The median price for this route was $1161. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed fares being $1384 or less. Aiming for a price at or below $948 typically indicates a favorable deal.

Historically, the trailing 270 days show that September, October, and November are typically the most affordable months to fly from London to Nairobi. September had a median price of $1017, while October's median was $1040. The annual median price for this route was $1161, indicating that these months offer prices below the yearly average.

London to Nairobi: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Nairobi

How much is a round trip from London to Nairobi

Regular price: £542 - £973

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

The regular price range for flights from London to Nairobi is typically between 542 GBP and 973 GBP. The current lowest deal is 497 GBP with Etihad Airways for travel from Oct 28 to Nov 4.

now £497

Low £542

High £973

The cheapest time to fly from London to Nairobi

September

Cheapest

Flights from £1,013

April

Most Expensive

Flights from £1,683

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from London to Nairobi

Kenya Airways

Last-minute flights going from London to Nairobi

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SEN - Nairobi

London (SEN) - Nairobi (NBO)

easyJet UK

£609

£498

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Nairobi

London (LHR) - Nairobi (NBO)

Etihad Airways

£580

£529

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Nairobi

London (LHR) - Nairobi (NBO)

KLM

£478

£522

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Nairobi

London (LHR) - Nairobi (NBO)

KLM

£477

£522

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Nairobi

London (LHR) - Nairobi (NBO)

KLM

£490

£522

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Nairobi

London (LHR) - Nairobi (NBO)

Etihad Airways

£485

£509

One-way

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

15 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 16

£731 → £506

31%

3 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 7

£787 → £572

27%

4 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 7

£786 → £572

27%

4 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 5

£785 → £572

27%

Popular Airports to fly from London to Nairobi

London - Nairobi route insights

💸 Price insights

Fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for flights from London to Nairobi are near the typical level, with a median price of $1161.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in September for the best prices

Historically, September, October, and November offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 8h 35m

The median flight duration for direct flights is 8h 35m, while connecting flights average 23h 15m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 4.3% of recent flights are direct, with connecting routes typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Kenya Airways offers direct flights

Kenya Airways is one airline that offers direct flights from London to Nairobi.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights on this route appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

London main airports to depart from

London Stansted (STN)

Cheapest

London Stansted offers flights to Nairobi, providing a budget-friendly option for your journey.

📍 ~49 km from London city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~£423

Nairobi main airports to arrive at

Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO)

Cheapest

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is a good option for flights from London to Nairobi.

📍 ~12 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£476

Airports nearby Nairobi used as alternative

Kilimanjaro International (JRO)

Cheapest

Kilimanjaro International (JRO) is a major international airport, offering a high-capacity alternative to Nairobi, though it requires a border crossing.

📍 ~200 km from Nairobi (approximately 4-5 hours by road)

💸 Flights from ~£611

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Nairobi

Discover luxury on the budget with premium cabin class on flights from London to Nairobi.

Elite

Best Elite deals to Nairobi

Exclusive daily First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy flight deals, refreshed every 24 hours.

From LHR

Elite

Dec 03

Nairobi, Kenya

93% AI deal score

$2,542

$1,702

Save $840

KLM

Business Class

From LCY

Elite

Nov 05

Nairobi, Kenya

93% AI deal score

$2,731

$1,722

Save $1,009

KLM

Business Class

From LGW

Elite

Feb 07

Nairobi, Kenya

92% AI deal score

$4,026

$2,277

Save $1,749

From LGW

Elite

Feb 07

Nairobi, Kenya

92% AI deal score

$4,042

$2,277

Save $1,765

From LGW

Elite

Feb 07

Nairobi, Kenya

92% AI deal score

$4,041

$2,277

Save $1,764

From LGW

Elite

Feb 09

Nairobi, Kenya

92% AI deal score

$4,067

$2,277

Save $1,790

From LGW

Elite

Feb 09

Nairobi, Kenya

92% AI deal score

$4,017

$2,277

Save $1,740

From LGW

Elite

Feb 09

Nairobi, Kenya

92% AI deal score

$4,036

$2,277

Save $1,759

From LHR

Elite

Nov 27

Nairobi, Kenya

92% AI deal score

$2,624

$1,856

Save $768

Aer Lingus, +1

Business Class

From LHR

Elite

Dec 01

Nairobi, Kenya

92% AI deal score

$2,561

$1,863

Save $698

Aer Lingus, +1

Business Class

From LHR

Elite

Nov 24

Nairobi, Kenya

92% AI deal score

$2,617

$1,864

Save $753

Aer Lingus, +1

Business Class

From LHR

Elite

Dec 02

Nairobi, Kenya

92% AI deal score

$2,561

$1,864

Save $697

Aer Lingus, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Nairobi

Cheap Flights from London to Nairobi

Today’s best flight deals from London to Nairobi

London to Nairobi: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Nairobi

How much is a round trip from London to Nairobi

The cheapest time to fly from London to Nairobi

Direct flights from London to Nairobi

Last-minute flights going from London to Nairobi

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

Popular Airports to fly from London to Nairobi

London - Nairobi route insights

Fares are near the typical level

Fly in September for the best prices

Direct flights take 8h 35m

Connecting flights are dominant

Kenya Airways offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

London main airports to depart from

Nairobi main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Nairobi used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Nairobi

Best Elite deals to Nairobi

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Nov 05

Feb 07

Feb 07

Feb 07

Feb 09

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Nov 27

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Nairobi

How far in advance should I book a flight from London to Nairobi?

What is a good price for a flight from London to Nairobi?

What's the best month to fly from London to Nairobi?

Can I fly direct from London to Nairobi?

How long does it take to fly from London to Nairobi?

Are there frequently good prices on flights from London to Nairobi?

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London to Nairobi: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Nairobi

How much is a round trip from London to Nairobi

The cheapest time to fly from London to Nairobi

Direct flights from London to Nairobi

Last-minute flights going from London to Nairobi

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

Popular Airports to fly from London to Nairobi

London - Nairobi route insights

Fares are near the typical level

Fly in September for the best prices

Direct flights take 8h 35m

Connecting flights are dominant

Kenya Airways offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

London main airports to depart from

Nairobi main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Nairobi used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Nairobi

Best Elite deals to Nairobi

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Nov 05

Feb 07

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Feb 07

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Nov 27

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Nairobi

How far in advance should I book a flight from London to Nairobi?

What is a good price for a flight from London to Nairobi?

What's the best month to fly from London to Nairobi?