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Cheap Flight Deals from London to Nairobi (LHR-NBO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from London to Nairobi that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from London to Nairobi

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from London to Nairobi.
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American Airlines Logo
LHR-NBO
9h 00mdirect
American Airlines Logo
NBO-LHR
9h 10mdirect
American Airlines
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Kenya Airways Logo
LHR-NBO
8h 35mdirect
Kenya Airways Logo
NBO-LHR
9h 10mdirect
Kenya Airways
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Delta Logo
LHR-NBO
8h 35mdirect
Delta Logo
NBO-LHR
9h 10mdirect
Iberia Logo
LHR-NBO
9h 00mdirect
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NBO-LHR
9h 05mdirect
Iberia
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Virgin Atlantic Logo
LHR-NBO
8h 35mdirect
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NBO-LHR
9h 10mdirect
Virgin Atlantic
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British Airways Logo
LHR-NBO
9h 00mdirect
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NBO-LHR
9h 10mdirect
British Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for London to Nairobi flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from London to Nairobi to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from London to Nairobi?

The average price of all round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Nairobi on a Thursday and more expensive on a Wednesday. On your return trip to London, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Tuesdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport is May, where tickets cost C$ 1,046 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 1,678 and C$ 1,508 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from London Heathrow Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at C$ 1,279 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from London Heathrow Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

June

High season

December
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (22% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from London to Nairobi

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from London to Nairobi based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

Flights from London to Nairobi: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from London to Nairobi 
Verified travelerFlew with British AirwaysFeb 2024
Be patient, be courteous… the flight isn’t leaving without you, relax!!
B SFlew with Kenya AirwaysFeb 2024
KQ was fine I would try BA non stop.

FAQs for booking London to Nairobi flights

  • What are some hotels near Nairobi Airport with a shuttle service?

    There are no onsite hotels at the airport, but you can find a few nearby offering complimentary airport shuttle transfers. Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Airport, Hilton Garden Inn Nairobi Airport and Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport are three such accommodations within 3.5 miles of Nairobi Airport.

  • What are the public transport options from Nairobi Airport to the city centre?

    Bus Routes 34J, 33B and 33FED connect Nairobi Airport with the city centre. Train service is provided from the north end (Embakasi Village Train Station) and the south end (Syokimau Railways Station) of the airport premises. Use the Nairobi Airport Shuttle Service for transfer from your terminal to the nearest train station if it’s not within walking distance.

  • Where can I exchange money at Nairobi Airport?

    At Nairobi Airport, you can find currency exchange operators such as Metropolitan Forex Bureau and Nairobi Forex Bureau, as well as a number of bank branches including those of Transnational Bank, National Bank of Kenya Limited and Barclays Bank of Kenya. KCB also manages ATMs around the various terminals.

  • What are a few cities close to Nairobi Airport?

    Nairobi Airport is the main international airport in Kenya, serving the capital city and country’s south-western region. From Nairobi Airport, you have easy access to cities such as Nakuru (106 miles north) as well as the towns of Nyeri (93 miles north) and Machakos (39 miles south).

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from London to Nairobi?

    The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the London to Nairobi flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from London to Nairobi?

    oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between London and Nairobi, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from London to Nairobi?

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

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London to Nairobi?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from London to Nairobi.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from London to Nairobi?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Nairobi from London is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from London to Nairobi?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Nairobi with an airline and back to London with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from London to Nairobi?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Nairobi from London up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from London Heathrow Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 971 or less one-way and C$ 1,661 or less round-trip.
  • You can get direct flight service via Kenya Airways and British Airways from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (LBO), otherwise known as Nairobi Airport. British Airways operates a hub at London Heathrow, where its flights depart from Terminals 5 (primarily) and Terminal 3 (secondarily).
  • Heathrow Express is a highly reliable transport option to London Heathrow Airport from Central London. Departures occur every 15min from London Paddington Station and only take roughly 20min to the airport terminals. One-way fares (Express Anytime) for Heathrow Express cost about £25 while return tickets (Express Anytime) cost about £37.
  • London Heathrow Airport offers several Multi-Faith Prayer Rooms at each of its terminals for observing religious commitments or finding some peace and quiet away from the hustle and bustle. Terminal 5 has four prayer room locations: Check-In Zone A as well as Departures Gate A8, B34 and C52. At Terminal 3, you can find prayer rooms at Departures Level 1 before security and near Gate 24 after security.
  • Families travelling with infants or small children at London Heathrow Airport should know there are Baby Changing Facilities before and after security at all London Heathrow terminals. You can find Stay & Play kid zones at each of the terminals as well: at Terminal 5A near Gate A7 and above the Departures Lounge at Terminal 3.
  • Get your travel day or night off to a good start with the London Heathrow Airport app on your mobile device. It offers live flight updates and issues instant notifications should there be changes to your flight’s schedule. You can also take advantage of special online offers for airport services like Fast Track as well as discounts offered by airport retailers and restaurants.
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Prefer to fly direct from London to Nairobi?

Find which airlines fly direct from London Heathrow Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

London Heathrow to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Monday

American Airlines,British Airways,Delta, +3 more

American Airlines,British Airways, +4 more

Tuesday

American Airlines,British Airways,Delta, +4 more

American Airlines,British Airways, +5 more

Wednesday

American Airlines,British Airways,Delta, +3 more

American Airlines,British Airways, +4 more

Thursday

American Airlines,British Airways,Delta, +4 more

American Airlines,British Airways, +5 more

Friday

American Airlines,British Airways,Delta, +3 more

American Airlines,British Airways, +4 more

Saturday

American Airlines,British Airways,Delta, +4 more

American Airlines,British Airways, +5 more

Sunday

American Airlines,British Airways,Delta, +3 more

American Airlines,British Airways, +4 more

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Direct returns

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl to London Heathrow

Monday

American Airlines,British Airways,Delta, +3 more

American Airlines,British Airways, +4 more

Tuesday

American Airlines,British Airways,Delta, +3 more

American Airlines,British Airways, +4 more

Wednesday

American Airlines,British Airways,Delta, +3 more

American Airlines,British Airways, +4 more

Thursday

American Airlines,British Airways,Delta, +3 more

American Airlines,British Airways, +4 more

Friday

American Airlines,British Airways,Delta, +3 more

American Airlines,British Airways, +4 more

Saturday

American Airlines,British Airways,Delta, +3 more

American Airlines,British Airways, +4 more

Sunday

American Airlines,British Airways,Delta, +3 more

American Airlines,British Airways, +4 more

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Top airline flying from London to Nairobi

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from London to Nairobi. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from London to Nairobi? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
6.6
British AirwaysOverall score based on 6806 reviews
6.8Boarding
6.3Food
6.7Comfort
7.6Crew
6.4Entertainment
Airline reviews

Flight Attendant Karen Lynn was an absolute delight. She assisted in every portion of the services provided throughout the flight, aided with any and all concerns expressed by passengers, and even helped comfort an upset child who was one of five of a traveling family. This quality of service is what keeps me coming back to American. Thank you!

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2025LHR - ORD
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Flight Attendant Karen Lynn was an absolute delight. She assisted in every portion of the services provided throughout the flight, aided with any and all concerns expressed by passengers, and even helped comfort an upset child who was one of five of a traveling family. This quality of service is what keeps me coming back to American. Thank you!

The worst, flight cancelled because the aircraft was not full. Heathrow ground crew totally not helpful and arrogant. Lady proposed us flight with 40min layover instead of direct and said it is our problem of course she was unable to do anything as everything was beyond her control she claimed. after calling on hotline another flight was booked. Flight was cancelled last second so we could not take direct from Zurich but we had to stay overnight in London.

Very quick boarding. I was surprised we only got a small water and small thing of cookies, everything else was for purchase. No entertainment. Crew was excellent though.

Flight delayed in terms of boarding and Kayak was great in updating but the team on the groping at British Airways were really poor

A basic tea/ coffee and a snack could be provided especially for long distance flyers.

The information in the airport, and the app was different. Be aware. Different terminals in Stuttgart, so we had to walk a lot. It's a small airport so it wasn't a big deal, but it was ludicrous to see the error in the app.

Food was terrible , crew were excellent , IFE was dire . Overall comfortable seat and cabin. Nothing special .

If my tv wasn’t broken and I wasn’t in a seat that didn’t allow for sleeping

Very long and took extra push back to BA staff to get a realistic flight after they made me miss my original direct flight. Eventually landed 9 hours late and incurred many extra costs with other missed bookings

They overbooked the flight by 3 people. It is completely unacceptable to tell 3 people, with paid tickets, that need to get home for children etc, that they need to stay another night. No compensation. No apology.

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