Can I fly direct from London to Nairobi?

Direct flights from London to Nairobi are available, though they represent a smaller portion of the overall options. Across the trailing 90 days, approximately 9.8% of flights on this route were direct. For flights with connections, travelers typically encountered 2 stopovers.

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

A direct flight from London to Nairobi typically takes 8 hours and 50 minutes. This route covers a distance of 6842 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to 14 hours and 20 minutes.

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

Historically, good prices on flights from London to Nairobi have been frequent. This route is categorized as offering deals with regularity across the trailing quarter. Travelers can often find favorable fares when planning their trips.

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London to Nairobi: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Nairobi

Fares for cheap flights from London to Nairobi typically range from $894–$1432, with a median of $1037 over a 90-day window. Right now, fares are below the typical level, and about 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find competitive pricing for this route.

A typical journey from London to Nairobi takes about 8h 50m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a distance of 6842 kilometers.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from London to Nairobi, April stands out with a median fare of $845. May is also a strong contender, with a median fare of $847. Following these, February offers a median fare of $934, making these months generally more affordable for travel.

For flights from London to Nairobi, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 9.8% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2, indicating that direct flights from London to Nairobi are less common and travelers should expect at least one connection.

How much is a round trip from London to Nairobi

Regular price: £434 - £1,266

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

The regular price range for flights from London to Nairobi is between 434 GBP and 1266 GBP. The current lowest deal is 399 GBP with Wizz Air UK for travel from Oct 1-Oct 12.

now £399

Low £434

High £1,266

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 $640. The most expensive month is February, with a median price of $1507. Prices are generally lower from March to November.

April

Cheapest

Flights from £640

February

Most Expensive

Flights from £1,507

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from London to Nairobi

Kenya Airways

Last-minute flights going from London to Nairobi

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Nairobi

London (LHR) - Nairobi (NBO)

Etihad Airways

£610

£485

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Nairobi

London (LHR) - Nairobi (NBO)

Etihad Airways

£642

£485

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Nairobi

London (LGW) - Nairobi (NBO)

Pegasus Airlines

£544

£469

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

LTN - Nairobi

London (LTN) - Nairobi (NBO)

Wizz Air UK

£567

£455

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Nairobi

London (STN) - Nairobi (NBO)

Valuair

£635

£448

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Nairobi

London (LHR) - Nairobi (NBO)

Etihad Airways

£688

£517

One-way

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

16 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 20

£749 → £513

32%

15 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 19

£748 → £513

31%

12 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 13

£728 → £496

32%

19 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 26

£747 → £516

31%

Popular Airports to fly from London to Nairobi

London - Nairobi route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from London to Nairobi are $1037, which is below the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices

Historically, April has the lowest median price at $845 for flights from London to Nairobi.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 8h 50m

The median flight duration for direct flights from London to Nairobi is 8h 50m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 9.8% of recent flights from London to Nairobi are direct, with connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Kenya Airways offers direct flights

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

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from London to Nairobi are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

London main airports to depart from

Luton (LTN)

Cheapest

London Luton Airport offers flights to Nairobi, making it a good option for budget-conscious travelers.

📍 ~44 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£421

Gatwick (LGW)

London Gatwick Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Nairobi.

📍 ~40 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£426

Heathrow (LHR)

London Heathrow Airport provides a wide range of flight options to Nairobi.

📍 ~23 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£470

London City (LCY)

London City Airport offers a close-to-city departure option for flights to Nairobi.

📍 ~13 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£528

London Southend (SEN)

London Southend Airport is an alternative departure point for flights to Nairobi.

📍 ~57 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£542

London Stansted (STN)

London Stansted Airport is another option for flights from London to Nairobi.

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

💸 Flights from ~£446

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 ~£422

Airports nearby Nairobi used as alternative

Kilimanjaro International (JRO)

Cheapest

Kilimanjaro International is a major international airport and a reliable alternative for international travelers, though it requires a border crossing.

📍 ~210 km from Nairobi (approximately 4-5 hours by road, requires international border crossing)

💸 Flights from ~£581

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Nairobi

Historically, booking flights from London to Nairobi 60+ days in advance typically yields the best prices. The average price for tickets booked within this window was $1116 across the trailing quarter. In contrast, booking 0-6 days before departure saw average prices rise to $1254, indicating that last-minute bookings are generally more expensive for this route.

Across the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from London to Nairobi was considered to be $894 or less. The median price for this route during that period was $1037. Prices above $1432 were in the more expensive range, representing the top 25% of fares.

Historically, April and May have been the cheapest months to fly from London to Nairobi, with median prices of $845 and $847 respectively. The annual median price for this route is $1037. While February also showed a median price of $934, it was also identified as the most expensive month overall, suggesting price variability within that month.

London to Nairobi: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Nairobi

A typical journey from London to Nairobi takes about 8h 50m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a distance of 6842 kilometers.

How much is a round trip from London to Nairobi

Regular price: £434 - £1,266

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

The regular price range for flights from London to Nairobi is between 434 GBP and 1266 GBP. The current lowest deal is 399 GBP with Wizz Air UK for travel from Oct 1-Oct 12.

now £399

Low £434

High £1,266

The cheapest time to fly from London to Nairobi

April

Cheapest

Flights from £640

February

Most Expensive

Flights from £1,507

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from London to Nairobi

Kenya Airways

Last-minute flights going from London to Nairobi

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Nairobi

London (LHR) - Nairobi (NBO)

Etihad Airways

£610

£485

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Nairobi

London (LHR) - Nairobi (NBO)

Etihad Airways

£642

£485

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Nairobi

London (LGW) - Nairobi (NBO)

Pegasus Airlines

£544

£469

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

LTN - Nairobi

London (LTN) - Nairobi (NBO)

Wizz Air UK

£567

£455

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Nairobi

London (STN) - Nairobi (NBO)

Valuair

£635

£448

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Nairobi

London (LHR) - Nairobi (NBO)

Etihad Airways

£688

£517

One-way

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

16 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 20

£749 → £513

32%

15 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 19

£748 → £513

31%

12 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 13

£728 → £496

32%

19 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 26

£747 → £516

31%

Popular Airports to fly from London to Nairobi

London - Nairobi route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from London to Nairobi are $1037, which is below the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices

Historically, April has the lowest median price at $845 for flights from London to Nairobi.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 8h 50m

The median flight duration for direct flights from London to Nairobi is 8h 50m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 9.8% of recent flights from London to Nairobi are direct, with connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Kenya Airways offers direct flights

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

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from London to Nairobi are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

London main airports to depart from

Luton (LTN)

Cheapest

London Luton Airport offers flights to Nairobi, making it a good option for budget-conscious travelers.

📍 ~44 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£421

Gatwick (LGW)

London Gatwick Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Nairobi.

📍 ~40 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£426

Heathrow (LHR)

London Heathrow Airport provides a wide range of flight options to Nairobi.

📍 ~23 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£470

London City (LCY)

London City Airport offers a close-to-city departure option for flights to Nairobi.

📍 ~13 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£528

London Southend (SEN)

London Southend Airport is an alternative departure point for flights to Nairobi.

📍 ~57 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£542

London Stansted (STN)

London Stansted Airport is another option for flights from London to Nairobi.

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

💸 Flights from ~£446

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 ~£422

Airports nearby Nairobi used as alternative

Kilimanjaro International (JRO)

Cheapest

Kilimanjaro International is a major international airport and a reliable alternative for international travelers, though it requires a border crossing.

Nairobi, Kenya

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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

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in April for the best prices

Direct flights take 8h 50m

Connecting flights are dominant

Kenya Airways offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

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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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

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in April for the best prices

Direct flights take 8h 50m

Connecting flights are dominant

Kenya Airways offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

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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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?