What percentage of Nairobi to London flights are direct?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 2.3% of flights from Nairobi to London are direct. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers is 2. This indicates that the vast majority of travelers on this route will typically have at least one connection.

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

A direct flight from Nairobi to London typically takes about 9 hours and 20 minutes, which is a median of 560 minutes. Flights with one stop, however, have a significantly longer median duration, averaging 17 hours and 40 minutes (1060 minutes). The total distance covered on this route is approximately 6842 kilometers.

Are non-stop flights from Nairobi to London worth the extra cost?

Historically, non-stop flights from Nairobi to London typically come with a premium of 3% compared to connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight is $1186, while connecting flights have a median price of $1149. Direct flights represent a small share of the total, accounting for about 2.2% of all flights on this route across the trailing quarter.

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Nairobi to London: Overview

Insights for flights from Nairobi to London

Flights from Nairobi to London typically range from $971 to $1370, with a median price of $1159. Right now, fares are near the typical level.

For those seeking cheap flights from Nairobi to London, the cheapest time to fly is often January, with a median fare of $750. Other cost-effective months include November, where the median fare is $1051, and March, with a median of $1079.

A typical journey from Nairobi to London takes approximately 9h 20m, including connections. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, with a median of 2 stopovers for connecting flights, this duration accounts for the full travel time.

The route from Nairobi to London covers a distance of 6842 kilometers, classifying it as a long-haul flight. New deals for this route appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find suitable fares.

How much is a round trip from Nairobi to London

Regular price: $646 - $1,241

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

The regular price range for flights from Nairobi to London is between $646 and $1241. The current lowest deal is $618 with Gulf Air, for travel from Nov 6 to Nov 19.

now $618

Low $646

High $1,241

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 $618. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $1369. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $618

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,369

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Nairobi to London

Kenya Airways

Last-minute flights going from Nairobi to London

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - London

Nairobi (NBO) - London (LGW)

Emirates Airlines

$938

$1,021

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - London

Nairobi (NBO) - London (LGW)

Air France

$712

$839

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - London

Nairobi (NBO) - London (STN)

Etihad Airways

$913

$871

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - London

Nairobi (NBO) - London (LHR)

KLM

$801

$914

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - London

Nairobi (NBO) - London (LHR)

Brussels Airlines

$774

$979

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - London

Nairobi (NBO) - London (LGW)

Air Arabia

$672

$773

One-way

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

4 nights

Nov 6 - Nov 10

$811 → $617

24%

4 nights

Nov 4 - Nov 8

$818 → $696

15%

6 nights

Nov 20 - Nov 26

$722 → $622

14%

9 nights

Mar 12 - Mar 21

$788 → $688

13%

Popular Airports to fly from Nairobi to London

Nairobi - London route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

Recent fares from Nairobi to London are near the typical level at $618.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median prices.

Historically, January has the lowest median price at $750 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 9h 20m.

Direct flights from Nairobi to London typically take 9 hours and 20 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Only 2.3% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Kenya Airways offers direct flights.

Kenya Airways is one airline offering direct flights for the Nairobi to London route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route.

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

Nairobi main airports to depart from

Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$643

Wilson (WIL)

Wilson Airport offers an alternative departure point for your journey from Nairobi to London.

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

💸 Flights from ~$1,383

London main airports to arrive at

Heathrow (LHR)

Cheapest

Heathrow is a major international airport, offering extensive connections for your trip to London.

📍 ~23 km from city center (reachable by car, train, and subway)

💸 Flights from ~$634

Airports nearby London used as alternative

Birmingham (BHX)

Cheapest

London, United Kingdom

92% AI deal score

$2,830

$1,922

Save $908

Gulf Air

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Dec 02

London, United Kingdom

92% AI deal score

$2,750

$2,066

Save $684

Etihad Airways

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Nov 02

London, United Kingdom

92% AI deal score

$2,813

$2,078

Save $735

Etihad Airways

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Nov 08

London, United Kingdom

92% AI deal score

$2,581

$2,078

Save $503

Etihad Airways

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Nov 07

London, United Kingdom

92% AI deal score

$2,651

$2,098

Save $553

Etihad Airways

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Mar 02

London, United Kingdom

92% AI deal score

$2,965

$2,112

Save $853

Etihad Airways

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Dec 25

London, United Kingdom

92% AI deal score

$3,682

$2,295

Save $1,387

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Nov 11

London, United Kingdom

92% AI deal score

$2,663

$2,052

Save $611

Air France

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Apr 07

London, United Kingdom

91% AI deal score

$2,475

$1,918

Save $557

Gulf Air

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Dec 25

London, United Kingdom

91% AI deal score

$2,692

$2,009

Save $683

Gulf Air

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Nov 08

London, United Kingdom

91% AI deal score

$2,470

$2,066

Save $404

Etihad Airways

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to London

Historically, the best time to book flights from Nairobi to London is typically 60+ days before departure. During this period, the average price for a flight is around $1181. Booking within 0-6 days of departure sees prices rise significantly, with an average of $1540. For those planning ahead, prices across the trailing quarter show that booking 28-59 days out averages $1303, while booking 7-13 days out averages $1308.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Nairobi to London is considered to be $971 or less. The median price for this route historically stands at $1159. Prices typically range, with 75% of prices observed being $1370 or less over the trailing 90 days.

Historically, January has been the cheapest month to fly from Nairobi to London, with a median price of $750. Other relatively inexpensive months include November, with a median price of $1051, and March, at $1079. The annual median price for this route is $1159, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

Nairobi to London: Overview

Insights for flights from Nairobi to London

Flights from Nairobi to London typically range from $971 to $1370, with a median price of $1159. Right now, fares are near the typical level.

How much is a round trip from Nairobi to London

Regular price: $646 - $1,241

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

The regular price range for flights from Nairobi to London is between $646 and $1241. The current lowest deal is $618 with Gulf Air, for travel from Nov 6 to Nov 19.

now $618

Low $646

High $1,241

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 $618. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $1369. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $618

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,369

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Nairobi to London

Kenya Airways

Last-minute flights going from Nairobi to London

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - London

Nairobi (NBO) - London (LGW)

Emirates Airlines

$938

$1,021

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - London

Nairobi (NBO) - London (LGW)

Air France

$712

$839

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - London

Nairobi (NBO) - London (STN)

Etihad Airways

$913

$871

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - London

Nairobi (NBO) - London (LHR)

KLM

$801

$914

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - London

Nairobi (NBO) - London (LHR)

Brussels Airlines

$774

$979

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - London

Nairobi (NBO) - London (LGW)

Air Arabia

$672

$773

One-way

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

4 nights

Nov 6 - Nov 10

$811 → $617

24%

4 nights

Nov 4 - Nov 8

$818 → $696

15%

6 nights

Nov 20 - Nov 26

$722 → $622

14%

9 nights

Mar 12 - Mar 21

$788 → $688

13%

Popular Airports to fly from Nairobi to London

Nairobi - London route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

Recent fares from Nairobi to London are near the typical level at $618.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median prices.

Historically, January has the lowest median price at $750 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 9h 20m.

Direct flights from Nairobi to London typically take 9 hours and 20 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Only 2.3% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Kenya Airways offers direct flights.

Kenya Airways is one airline offering direct flights for the Nairobi to London route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route.

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

Nairobi main airports to depart from

Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$643

Wilson (WIL)

Wilson Airport offers an alternative departure point for your journey from Nairobi to London.

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

💸 Flights from ~$1,383

London main airports to arrive at

Heathrow (LHR)

Cheapest

Heathrow is a major international airport, offering extensive connections for your trip to London.

📍 ~23 km from city center (reachable by car, train, and subway)

💸 Flights from ~$634

Airports nearby London used as alternative

Birmingham (BHX)

Cheapest

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

London, United Kingdom

91% AI deal score

$2,470

$2,066

Save $404

Etihad Airways

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to London

Cheap Flights from Nairobi to London

Today’s best flight deals from Nairobi to London

Nairobi to London: Overview

Insights for flights from Nairobi to London

How much is a round trip from Nairobi to London

The cheapest time to fly from Nairobi to London

Direct flights from Nairobi to London

Last-minute flights going from Nairobi to London

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

Popular Airports to fly from Nairobi to London

Nairobi - London route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

January offers the lowest median prices.

Direct flights take 9h 20m.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Kenya Airways offers direct flights.

Deals are frequent for this route.

Nairobi main airports to depart from

London main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby London used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to London

Best Elite deals to London

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to London

When is the best time to book flights from Nairobi to London?

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

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

What percentage of Nairobi to London flights are direct?

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

Are non-stop flights from Nairobi to London worth the extra cost?

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Nairobi to London: Overview

Insights for flights from Nairobi to London

How much is a round trip from Nairobi to London

The cheapest time to fly from Nairobi to London

Direct flights from Nairobi to London

Last-minute flights going from Nairobi to London

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

Popular Airports to fly from Nairobi to London

Nairobi - London route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

January offers the lowest median prices.

Direct flights take 9h 20m.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Kenya Airways offers direct flights.

Deals are frequent for this route.

Nairobi main airports to depart from

London main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby London used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to London

Best Elite deals to London

Mar 22

Oct 28

Dec 02

Nov 02

Nov 08

Nov 07

Mar 02

Dec 25

Nov 11

Apr 07

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Nov 08

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to London

When is the best time to book flights from Nairobi to London?

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

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