What percentage of Nairobi to London flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 3.8% of flights from Nairobi to London were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was typically 2. This indicates that direct routes are less common for this particular journey.

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

The typical direct flight from Nairobi to London has a median duration of 9 hours and 10 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time extends to 15 hours and 30 minutes. The distance covered on this route is approximately 6842 kilometers.

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

Historically, good prices on flights from Nairobi to London have been observed with frequent regularity. This route is classified as one that often presents favorable pricing opportunities for travelers. Travelers can typically find competitive deals for this destination.

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Nairobi to London: Overview

Insights for flights from Nairobi to London

A typical journey from Nairobi to London takes about 9h 10m, including connections. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, this duration reflects the overall travel time for this long-haul route. For connecting flights, the median travel time extends to 19h 25m, while direct flights from Nairobi to London, though less common, have a median duration of 9h 10m.

Right now, if you're looking for cheap flights from Nairobi to London, fares typically range from $962–$1,717, with a median price of $1,380. Current fares are below the typical level, which may present a favorable booking opportunity. However, the share of recent fares classified as a good price is 0%, indicating that deeply discounted deals are not currently prevalent.

For travelers planning when to fly from Nairobi to London, the cheapest months to consider are January, with a median fare of $550, February at $561, and March, where the median fare is $611. These months offer significantly lower prices compared to the overall median, making them the most budget-friendly options for this route.

Most itineraries for flights from Nairobi to London connect at least once, with only 3.8% of recent fares being non-stop. For the majority of journeys that involve connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2. New deals appear almost daily for this route, so setting up a price alert can help you track fare changes and secure a better price for connecting flights.

How much is a round trip from Nairobi to London

Regular price: $806 - $1,393

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

The regular price range for flights from Nairobi to London is typically between $806 and $1393. Currently, the lowest deal found is $606 with Gulf Air for travel from Sep 23-Sep 30.

now $606

Low $806

High $1,393

The cheapest time to fly from Nairobi to London

The cheapest month to fly from NBO to LON is January, with a median price of $453. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1675. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $453

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,675

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Direct flights from Nairobi to London

Kenya Airways

Last-minute flights going from Nairobi to London

Tue, Sep 15

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NBO - London

Nairobi (NBO) - London (LGW)

Air Arabia

$1,077

$626

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - London

Nairobi (NBO) - London (STN)

Qatar Airways

$926

$639

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - London

Nairobi (NBO) - London (LGW)

Air Arabia

$933

$646

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - London

Nairobi (NBO) - London (LGW)

Air Arabia

$1,066

$680

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

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NBO - London

Nairobi (NBO) - London (LHR)

Saudia

$1,025

$725

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

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NBO - London

Nairobi (NBO) - London (LGW)

Air Arabia

$1,059

$732

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 23

$1,053 → $794

25%

7 nights

Sep 25 - Oct 2

$917 → $718

22%

5 nights

Sep 23 - Sep 28

$950 → $769

19%

5 nights

Oct 18 - Oct 23

$993 → $819

18%

Popular Airports to fly from Nairobi to London

Nairobi - London route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from Nairobi to London are below the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median prices.

Historically, January, February, and March offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 9h 10m.

Direct flights typically take 9h 10m, while connecting flights average 19h 25m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant.

Only 3.8% of recent flights are direct, with connecting routes having a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Kenya Airways offers direct flights.

Kenya Airways is one of the airlines providing direct flight options on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently.

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

Nairobi main airports to depart from

Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$581

Wilson (WIL)

Wilson Airport is an alternative for flights from Nairobi to London.

📍 ~3 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,179

London main airports to arrive at

Luton (LTN)

Cheapest

Luton Airport is a good choice for travelers seeking a budget-friendly arrival option in London.

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

💸 Flights from ~$555

Airports nearby London used as alternative

Birmingham (BHX)

Birmingham Airport is a major international hub and a reliable alternative when London airports are congested.

📍 ~160 km from London (reachable by train)

💸 Flights from ~$686

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to London

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Nairobi to London is typically 14-27 days before departure. Within this period, the average price was observed to be around $1061. Booking too early, such as 60+ days out, saw average prices at $1358. Waiting until 0-6 days before departure generally resulted in higher average prices, reaching approximately $1439.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Nairobi to London was considered to be $962 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $1380. Prices above $1717 were observed in the higher range of fares.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Nairobi to London include January, with a median price of $550, and February, with a median price of $561. March also presented a relatively low median price of $611. These figures are significantly lower than the annual median price of $1380 for this route.

Nairobi to London: Overview

Insights for flights from Nairobi to London

How much is a round trip from Nairobi to London

Regular price: $806 - $1,393

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

The regular price range for flights from Nairobi to London is typically between $806 and $1393. Currently, the lowest deal found is $606 with Gulf Air for travel from Sep 23-Sep 30.

now $606

Low $806

High $1,393

The cheapest time to fly from Nairobi to London

January

Cheapest

Flights from $453

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,675

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