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Nairobi.424 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 May, returning Wed, 14 May.Return flight with Saudia.Outbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from London Gatwick on Thu, 1 May, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Wed, 14 May, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From 424 €, select.
Nairobi.434 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 May, returning Sat, 14 Jun.Return flight with Saudia.Outbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from London Heathrow on Sat, 3 May, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Sat, 14 Jun, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From 434 €, select.
Nairobi.434 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Apr, returning Fri, 9 May.Return flight with Saudia.Outbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from London Heathrow on Sat, 26 Apr, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Fri, 9 May, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From 434 €, select.
Nairobi.439 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 20 Apr, returning Mon, 16 Jun.Return flight with Saudia.Outbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from London Heathrow on Sun, 20 Apr, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Mon, 16 Jun, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From 439 €, select.
Nairobi.461 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 6 Oct, returning Wed, 22 Oct.Return flight with Brussels Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Brussels Airlines, departs from London Heathrow on Mon, 6 Oct, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Brussels Airlines, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Wed, 22 Oct, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From 461 €, select.
Nairobi.466 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Apr, returning Mon, 14 Jul.Return flight with Saudia.Outbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from London Gatwick on Tue, 29 Apr, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Mon, 14 Jul, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From 466 €, select.
Nairobi.466 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 May, returning Tue, 14 Oct.Return flight with Saudia.Outbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from London Gatwick on Tue, 13 May, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Tue, 14 Oct, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From 466 €, select.
Nairobi.466 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 May, returning Wed, 30 Jul.Return flight with Saudia.Outbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from London Gatwick on Tue, 13 May, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Wed, 30 Jul, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From 466 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from London to Nairobi

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like London to Nairobi flights are currently cheapest in May.
Apr
from 581 €
May
from 424 €
Jun
from 486 €
Jul
from 563 €
Aug
from 667 €
Sep
from 482 €
Oct
from 461 €
Nov
from 479 €
Dec
from 481 €
Jan
from 502 €
Feb
from 481 €
Mar
from 481 €

Direct flights from London to Nairobi

Alternative London to Nairobi routes

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London to Nairobi: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found424 €
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time8 hrs, 52 mins
Most popular airlineAmerican Airlines
Average flights per week45

Finding cheap flights from London to Nairobi: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Nairobi: Nairobi Wilson and Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.
The best price we found for a return flight from London to Nairobi is 424 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
8 hours and 52 minutes is the average flight time from London to Nairobi.
American Airlines, British Airways and Kenya Airways fly direct from London to Nairobi.
As of April 2025, there are 45 flights per week flying from London to Nairobi.
The cheapest month to fly from London to Nairobi is usually April 2025.
If you're flying from London, the cheapest airport near Nairobi is Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta – which is 13.2 km away from the centre of Nairobi. We've found flights into this airport from 424 €.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from London to Nairobi on Thursday, 1 May 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 8 hours and 52 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Nairobi but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Nairobi is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In April, the average temperature is usually around 21°C. April is typically the warmest month in Nairobi, when it usually averages around 27°C. You can expect the least rain in July. The coldest month is June, with temperatures averaging 13°C. The rainiest month is April.
The cheapest airline that flies to Nairobi is Saudia. And the cheapest airline that flies to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport is Kenya Airways.

Travelling from London to Nairobi: what you need to know

  • You can select from numerous airports when planning your flight from London to Nairobi. Check out your options for jetting out of London from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.

  • Arrive in Nairobi at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) or Wilson Airport (WIL).

  • The average duration of a direct London to Nairobi flight is 8 hours 50 minutes.

  • The timezone in Nairobi is UTC+3, which is three hours ahead of London.

  • With 14 weekly flights between the two airports, London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is the busiest route. Board the first flight from London to Nairobi with British Airways at 09:45. If you prefer to get more out of your day before flying, the last flight from LHR to NBO is with Kenya Airways at 18:25.

  • Give yourself plenty of time to make your London to Nairobi flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.

How to find the cheapest flights from London to Nairobi

  • Book two months before travelling. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap London to Nairobi flights.

  • May is the best month for landing a fantastic deal on a plane ticket from London to Nairobi. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.

  • Finding a cheap flight from London to Nairobi is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when the price has dropped.

  • Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your London to Nairobi flight results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest.'

Flying from London

London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

  • If you're looking for a direct flight from London to Nairobi, you can depart from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Travel from LHR to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in one seamless trip.

  • Secure your London to Nairobi plane tickets with British Airways. This airline is a popular option for direct flights from LHR.

  • Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper London to Nairobi flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from London Heathrow Airport. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:

    • Brussels Airport (BRU)

    • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)

    • Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

  • Travelling from central London to LHR takes about 1 hour by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • After a relaxed start to your trip? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from London to Nairobi or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:

  • 68.18% of flights that depart London Heathrow Airport make it to their destination on time.

London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

  • Rather start your trip at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)? This hub offers direct flights from London to Nairobi, seamlessly connecting you to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).

  • You can book a direct London to Nairobi plane ticket with Kenya Airways. This is one of the top carriers that operates this route out of LGW.

  • Get more out of your holiday with a stopover on your London to Nairobi flight. Visit friends or family or tick a new city off your list. Whatever you decide to do, check out these options between London Gatwick Airport and Nairobi:

    • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)

    • Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

    • King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)

  • LGW is about 40 kilometres from central London. It'll take 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.

  • Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your flight from London to Nairobi? Relax in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your trip officially begins. Stay at one of these accommodation options:

  • 69.26% of flights out of London Gatwick Airport arrive according to schedule.

Stansted Airport (STN)

  • When booking your ticket from London to Nairobi out of Stansted Airport (STN), you can choose from a few stopover options. Make a detour to Dubai Airport (DXB), one of the most popular connection points on this route.

  • From the centre of London, STN is around 48 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour to get to the airport by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so if you take public transport.

  • Make taking an early London to Nairobi flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these accommodation options close to Stansted Airport and head to your check-in counter with plenty of time to spare:

  • Flights departing from STN make it to their destination within the scheduled time frame 64.73% of the time.

Arriving in Nairobi

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)

  • Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is approximately 11 kilometres from central Nairobi. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take around 20 minutes.

  • It usually takes 1 hour 10 minutes to get there on public transport.

  • If you're coming in on a late flight from London to Nairobi, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near NBO:

  • Pick up a Jomo Kenyatta International Airport rental car and discover Nairobi and beyond with your own set of wheels. Auto-Union, Green Motion and Hertz are top outlets you can book with here.

  • To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport around three weeks ahead of your London to Nairobi flight.

Wilson Airport (WIL)

  • After your flight from London to Nairobi has landed, you can reach the city centre in around 15 minutes by car. Central Nairobi is approximately 2 kilometres from Wilson Airport (WIL).

  • If you travel by public transport, the journey will take you 45 minutes or so.

  • After your flight from London to Nairobi, settle in at a hotel near WIL. These are some comfortable options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:

  • Grab a Wilson Airport rental car and make every stop one of your choosing. You can select from leading providers like Auto-Union and Unicorn rent a car.

  • Get your ideal vehicle, not just what's left over, by securing your ride from WIL before your arrival. You'll also avoid paying more than you have to, especially when demand is high.

Best time to go to Nairobi

  • February is the quietest month for flights from London to Nairobi, while July is the most popular. Figure out the ideal time to visit Nairobi based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.

  • Lock in a London to Nairobi ticket departing in March if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Nairobi to range from 14ºC (57ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).

  • Search for cheap flights from London to Nairobi in July if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF) on average.

More about Nairobi

  • When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Nairobi right here. Browse these options as soon as you've booked your flight from London to Nairobi:

  • There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Nairobi National Park, The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and Westlands Maasai Market D at the roof top are highlights which should feature on any good Nairobi itinerary.

Explore more of Kenya

  • Mombasa is just one of the many cities in Kenya waiting to be explored after you've seen Nairobi. Around 434 kilometres to the south-east, its top attractions include Fort Jesus, Haller Park and Old Town of Mombasa.

  • Nakuru is another standout destination in Kenya and is around 145 kilometres north-west of Nairobi. No journey is complete without seeing ARTHUR GARDENS (WEDDING/EVENT GROUNDS), Upper Hill estate and Muhia's Conservation Forest.

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