Are direct flights from Nairobi to Manchester always the best option?

Direct flights offer convenience by reducing travel time and avoiding layovers. However, connecting flights can sometimes be more budget-friendly, depending on the route and airline. Consider your priorities for cost versus travel time when making your choice.

Can flexible travel dates help on Nairobi to Manchester flights?

Being flexible with your travel dates can often lead to finding more economical flight options. Prices can vary significantly between different days of the week or even within the same month. Adjusting your departure or return by a few days may result in savings.

What extra costs should I check before booking Nairobi to Manchester flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may also charge for printing boarding passes at the airport. Factor these into your total travel budget to avoid surprises.

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Nairobi to Manchester: Overview

Insights for flights from Nairobi to Manchester

Right now, only 3% of recent fares from Nairobi to Manchester are classified as a good price. For travelers looking for cheap flights from Nairobi to Manchester, fares typically range from $802–$1745, with a median of $1258. Current fares are above the typical level, suggesting that prices are higher than usual for this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Nairobi to Manchester? The data indicates that November is the most affordable month, with a median fare of $461. Other cost-effective options include April, with a median fare of $473, and February, where the median fare is $594. Planning your trip during these months could lead to significant savings.

A typical journey from Nairobi to Manchester takes approximately 27h 55m, including connections. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, this duration reflects the time spent on all segments of the trip, including layovers. This is a long-haul route, covering a substantial distance of 7077 km.

For flights from Nairobi to Manchester, most itineraries connect at least once. In fact, 0% of recent fares were for direct flights from Nairobi to Manchester. When connections are involved, the typical number of stopovers is 2, indicating that travelers should expect multiple legs for this journey. New deals appear almost daily for this route, so setting up a price alert can be beneficial.

How much is a round trip from Nairobi to Manchester

Regular price: $772 - $1,671

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

The regular price range for this route is typically between $772 and $1671. The current lowest deal is $729 with Gulf Air, for travel from Oct 2-Oct 8.

now $729

Low $772

High $1,671

The cheapest time to fly from Nairobi to Manchester

The cheapest month to fly from Nairobi to Manchester is November, with a median price of $461. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $2123. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

November

Cheapest

Flights from $461

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,123

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Nairobi to Manchester

Brussels Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines

Lufthansa

Saudia

Last-minute flights going from Nairobi to Manchester

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Manchester

Nairobi (NBO) - Manchester (MAN)

Air Jamaica

$990

$829

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Manchester

Nairobi (NBO) - Manchester (MAN)

KLM

$1,052

$899

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Manchester

Nairobi (NBO) - Manchester (MAN)

Brussels Airlines

$1,052

$975

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Manchester

Nairobi (NBO) - Manchester (MAN)

Qatar Airways

$1,045

$941

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Manchester

Nairobi (NBO) - Manchester (MAN)

Ethiopian Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, SunExpress

$946

$750

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Manchester

Nairobi (NBO) - Manchester (MAN)

Lufthansa

$1,009

$861

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 22 - Sep 26

$1,118 → $861

23%

5 nights

Sep 30 - Oct 5

$1,004 → $749

25%

7 nights

Sep 30 - Oct 7

$972 → $740

24%

2 nights

Sep 29 - Oct 1

$1,057 → $833

21%

Popular Airports to fly from Nairobi to Manchester

Nairobi - Manchester route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Nairobi to Manchester are below the typical level at $729.

📅 Best time to fly

November offers the lowest median price

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $461.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 27h 55m

Connecting flights from Nairobi to Manchester typically take 27h 55m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

This route is connecting dominant, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Brussels Airlines offers connecting deals

Brussels Airlines has 23 connecting deals for flights from Nairobi to Manchester.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Nairobi to Manchester are frequent, appearing every 30 days.

Nairobi main airports to depart from

Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO)

Cheapest

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is a key departure point for flights from Nairobi to Manchester.

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

💸 Flights from ~$676

Wilson (WIL)

Wilson Airport (WIL) offers another option for flights from Nairobi to Manchester.

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

💸 Flights from ~$1,122

Manchester main airports to arrive at

Manchester (MAN)

Cheapest

Manchester Airport is a key arrival point for travelers flying from Nairobi to Manchester.

📍 ~14 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$780

Airports nearby Manchester used as alternative

Liverpool John Lennon (LPL)

Consider Liverpool John Lennon as a nearby alternative, especially for European routes, though it has fewer long-haul options.

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

💸 Flights from ~$771

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From NBO

Elite

Oct 17

Manchester, United Kingdom

92% AI deal score

$4,220

$2,672

Save $1,548

Egyptair, +1

Business Class

From NBO

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Oct 06

Manchester, United Kingdom

91% AI deal score

$4,228

$2,978

Save $1,250

Egyptair, +1

Business Class

From NBO

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Oct 22

Manchester, United Kingdom

90% AI deal score

$3,943

$2,865

Save $1,078

Egyptair, +1

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Oct 14

Manchester, United Kingdom

90% AI deal score

$3,940

$2,865

Save $1,075

Egyptair, +1

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Oct 23

Manchester, United Kingdom

90% AI deal score

$3,974

$2,865

Save $1,109

Egyptair, +1

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Oct 14

Manchester, United Kingdom

90% AI deal score

$3,940

$2,865

Save $1,075

Egyptair, +1

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Oct 22

Manchester, United Kingdom

90% AI deal score

$4,035

$2,865

Save $1,170

Egyptair, +1

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Oct 05

Manchester, United Kingdom

90% AI deal score

$3,922

$2,865

Save $1,057

Egyptair, +1

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Oct 08

Manchester, United Kingdom

90% AI deal score

$3,923

$2,865

Save $1,058

Egyptair, +1

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Oct 23

Manchester, United Kingdom

90% AI deal score

$4,040

$2,865

Save $1,175

Egyptair, +1

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Oct 26

Manchester, United Kingdom

90% AI deal score

$4,061

$2,865

Save $1,196

Egyptair, +1

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Oct 26

Manchester, United Kingdom

90% AI deal score

$3,991

$2,865

Save $1,126

Egyptair, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Manchester

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking sites can also help you identify better deals. Look out for sales or promotions that may be available.

Booking flights in advance often yields better prices, though the optimal booking window can vary. Prices may fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time can help you decide when to purchase your tickets. Weekday bookings might sometimes offer different pricing compared to weekends.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes uncover different flight options or prices. While it may add to your ground travel, the potential savings on airfare could be worthwhile. Always consider the total cost and convenience when evaluating this option.

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Nairobi to Manchester: Overview

Insights for flights from Nairobi to Manchester

How much is a round trip from Nairobi to Manchester

Regular price: $772 - $1,671

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

The regular price range for this route is typically between $772 and $1671. The current lowest deal is $729 with Gulf Air, for travel from Oct 2-Oct 8.

now $729

Low $772

High $1,671

The cheapest time to fly from Nairobi to Manchester

November

Cheapest

Flights from $461

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,123

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Nairobi to Manchester

Brussels Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines

Lufthansa

Saudia

Last-minute flights going from Nairobi to Manchester

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Manchester

Nairobi (NBO) - Manchester (MAN)

Air Jamaica

$990

$829

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Manchester

Nairobi (NBO) - Manchester (MAN)

KLM

$1,052

$899

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Manchester

Nairobi (NBO) - Manchester (MAN)

Brussels Airlines

$1,052

$975

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Manchester

Nairobi (NBO) - Manchester (MAN)

Qatar Airways

$1,045

$941

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Manchester

Nairobi (NBO) - Manchester (MAN)

Ethiopian Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, SunExpress

$946

$750

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Manchester

Nairobi (NBO) - Manchester (MAN)

Lufthansa

$1,009

$861

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 22 - Sep 26

$1,118 → $861

23%

5 nights

Sep 30 - Oct 5

$1,004 → $749

25%

7 nights

Sep 30 - Oct 7

$972 → $740

24%

2 nights

Sep 29 - Oct 1

$1,057 → $833

21%

Popular Airports to fly from Nairobi to Manchester

Nairobi - Manchester route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Nairobi to Manchester are below the typical level at $729.

📅 Best time to fly

November offers the lowest median price

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $461.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 27h 55m

Connecting flights from Nairobi to Manchester typically take 27h 55m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

This route is connecting dominant, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Brussels Airlines offers connecting deals

Brussels Airlines has 23 connecting deals for flights from Nairobi to Manchester.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Nairobi to Manchester are frequent, appearing every 30 days.

Nairobi main airports to depart from

Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO)

Cheapest

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is a key departure point for flights from Nairobi to Manchester.

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

💸 Flights from ~$676

Wilson (WIL)

Wilson Airport (WIL) offers another option for flights from Nairobi to Manchester.

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

💸 Flights from ~$1,122

Manchester main airports to arrive at

Manchester (MAN)

Cheapest

Manchester Airport is a key arrival point for travelers flying from Nairobi to Manchester.

📍 ~14 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$780

Airports nearby Manchester used as alternative

Liverpool John Lennon (LPL)

Consider Liverpool John Lennon as a nearby alternative, especially for European routes, though it has fewer long-haul options.

Manchester, United Kingdom

90% AI deal score

$3,991

$2,865

Save $1,126

Egyptair, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Manchester

Cheap Flights from Nairobi to Manchester

Today’s best flight deals from Nairobi to Manchester

Nairobi to Manchester: Overview

Insights for flights from Nairobi to Manchester

How much is a round trip from Nairobi to Manchester

The cheapest time to fly from Nairobi to Manchester

Direct flights from Nairobi to Manchester

Last-minute flights going from Nairobi to Manchester

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

Popular Airports to fly from Nairobi to Manchester

Nairobi - Manchester route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

November offers the lowest median price

Median flight time is 27h 55m

Connecting flights are dominant

Brussels Airlines offers connecting deals

Deals are frequent on this route

Nairobi main airports to depart from

Manchester main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Manchester used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Manchester

Best Elite deals to Manchester

Oct 17

Oct 06

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Oct 22

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Manchester

How can I find cheap flights from Nairobi to Manchester?

When should I book flights from Nairobi to Manchester?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Nairobi to Manchester?

Are direct flights from Nairobi to Manchester always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Nairobi to Manchester flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking Nairobi to Manchester flights?

Related routes

More routes from Nairobi

Flights to Manchester from other cities

Nairobi to Manchester: Overview

Insights for flights from Nairobi to Manchester

How much is a round trip from Nairobi to Manchester

The cheapest time to fly from Nairobi to Manchester

Direct flights from Nairobi to Manchester

Last-minute flights going from Nairobi to Manchester

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

Popular Airports to fly from Nairobi to Manchester

Nairobi - Manchester route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

November offers the lowest median price

Median flight time is 27h 55m

Connecting flights are dominant

Brussels Airlines offers connecting deals

Deals are frequent on this route

Nairobi main airports to depart from

Manchester main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Manchester used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Manchester

Best Elite deals to Manchester

Oct 17

Oct 06

Oct 22

Oct 14

Oct 23

Oct 14

Oct 22

Oct 05

Oct 08

Oct 23

Oct 26

Oct 26

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Manchester

How can I find cheap flights from Nairobi to Manchester?

When should I book flights from Nairobi to Manchester?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Nairobi to Manchester?