Find Cheap Flights from London to Nairobi (LON - NBO)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from London to Nairobi and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$644	Saudia 1 stop 13 hr Thu, Jun 11 — Wed, Jun 24	The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Nairobi is currently $644
Cheapest one-way flight	$465	Etihad 1 stop 14 hr Wed, Jun 17	The cheapest one-way flight from London to Nairobi is currently $465
Cheapest nonstop flights	$968	British Airways Nonstop 10 hr Thu, May 28 — Wed, Jun 10	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from London to Nairobi is currently $968
Last-minute weekend getaway	$776	Saudia 1 stop 32 hr Fri, May 8 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from London to Nairobi is currently $776
Cheapest business class flights	$2,418	Uganda Airlines 1 stop 16 hr Sun, Jun 14 — Sun, Jun 28	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from London to Nairobi is currently $2,418

Fastest flight	8 hr 50 min	The fastest nonstop flight from London to Nairobi takes 8 hr 50 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from London to Nairobi is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

September Cheapest	Typical prices: $560–700
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $800–1,200

Popular airlines from London to Nairobi

Kenya Airways

Nonstop

from $986

Typical price: $880–1,950

10 weekly nonstop flights

LGW, LHR - NBO Every day
British Airways

Nonstop

from $968

Typical price: $860–2,000

7 weekly nonstop flights

LHR - NBO Every day
Turkish Airlines

from $1,163

Typical price: $730–1,900

63 weekly connecting flights

LGW, LHR, STN - NBO Every day
Emirates

from $1,045

Typical price: $1,000–1,850

62 weekly connecting flights

LGW, LHR, STN - NBO Every day
KLM

from $1,077

Typical price: $980–1,700

56 weekly connecting flights

LCY, LHR - NBO Every day
Ethiopian

from $962

Typical price: $810–1,900

30 weekly connecting flights

LGW, LHR - NBO Every day

Popular airports near London

Heathrow Airport (LHR)

London United Kingdom 46 min 14 mi
London Stansted Airport (STN)

London United Kingdom 1 hr 4 min 30 mi
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

London United Kingdom 1 hr 24 min 25 mi
London Luton Airport (LTN)

London United Kingdom 1 hr 7 min 27 mi

Popular airports near Nairobi

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)

Nairobi Kenya 20 min 7 mi
Wilson Airport (WIL)

Nairobi Kenya 12 min 2 mi
Nanyuki Airstrip (NYK)

Nanyuki Kenya 3 hr 34 min 93 mi
Amboseli Airstrip (ASV)

Amboseli National Park Kenya 3 hr 59 min 98 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from London to Nairobi

The cheapest flights from London to Nairobi are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $560 to $700.

The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Nairobi recently found on Google Flights was with Saudia from $644. The cheapest one-way flight was with Etihad from $465.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Kenya Airways flight from London to Nairobi is $986, flying from May 7 to May 20.
The cheapest British Airways flight from London to Nairobi is $968, flying from May 28 to Jun 10.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from London to Nairobi is $1,163, flying from May 7 to May 20.
The cheapest Emirates flight from London to Nairobi is $1,045, flying from May 14 to May 27.
The cheapest KLM flight from London to Nairobi is $1,077, flying from Jun 28 to Jul 14.
The cheapest Ethiopian flight from London to Nairobi is $962, flying from May 7 to May 20.

The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Nairobi starts at $644 from Thu, Jun 11 to Wed, Jun 24. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $465 and departs on Wed, Jun 17.

8 hr 50 min is the shortest flight time from London to Nairobi.

Nairobi has a warm, temperate climate year-round. Weather is dry during peak travel season (Jul–Sep), and there is a large migration of wildebeests and zebras into the Masai Mara Jul–Oct. Some hotels may close during the main rainy season (Apr–May), and there is also a shorter rainy season in Nov. Migratory birds may be present Sep–Apr. Popular events are the East African Arts Festival (Mar), with displays of art and architecture; the Kenya Open Golf Championship (Apr); and the Rhino Charge 4x4 vehicle race (May/Jun).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from London to Nairobi.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from London to Nairobi really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from London to Nairobi.

In terms of nonstop flights, Kenya Airways is the most popular. Kenya Airways offers 10 nonstop flights per week. Kenya Airways flies from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) .

In terms of flights, Turkish Airlines is the most popular. Turkish Airlines offers 63 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) , London Stansted Airport (STN) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) .

Other popular airlines flying from London to Nairobi are:

British Airways offers 7 nonstop flights per week. British Airways flies from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) .
Emirates offers 62 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) , London Stansted Airport (STN) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) .
KLM offers 56 connecting flights per week. KLM flies from London City Airport (LCY) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) .
Ethiopian offers 30 connecting flights per week. Ethiopian flies from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between London and Nairobi.

The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Nairobi recently found on Google Flights was with Saudia from $644. The cheapest one-way flight was with Etihad from $465.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Kenya Airways flight from London to Nairobi is $986, flying from May 7 to May 20.
The cheapest British Airways flight from London to Nairobi is $968, flying from May 28 to Jun 10.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from London to Nairobi is $1,163, flying from May 7 to May 20.
The cheapest Emirates flight from London to Nairobi is $1,045, flying from May 14 to May 27.
The cheapest KLM flight from London to Nairobi is $1,077, flying from Jun 28 to Jul 14.
The cheapest Ethiopian flight from London to Nairobi is $962, flying from May 7 to May 20.

Kenya Airways and British Airways fly direct from London to Nairobi.

There are 10 Kenya Airways direct flights from London to Nairobi per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 British Airways direct flights from London to Nairobi per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between London and Nairobi at price $776 is offered by Saudia from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10.

Kenya Airways and British Airways fly direct from London to Nairobi.

There are 10 Kenya Airways direct flights from London to Nairobi per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 British Airways direct flights from London to Nairobi per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from London to Nairobi on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between London and Nairobi start at $968 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 10 with British Airways.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from London to Nairobi, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between London and Nairobi start at $2,418 from Sun, Jun 14 to Sun, Jun 28 with Uganda Airlines.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between London and Nairobi start at $644 from Thu, Jun 11 to Wed, Jun 24.

To book business class trips from London to Nairobi, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between London and Nairobi starts at $776 from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10 with Saudia.

The cheapest last-minute deal between London and Nairobi at price $776 is offered by Saudia from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from London to Nairobi, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.