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Flights from London to Nairobi

Need cheap flights from London to Nairobi? Select dates to start a search or take a look at tips on airfares, airports, weather, and other useful information.
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Route details

6821 km
Distance

Direct flights to Nairobi

Kenya Airways
British Airways
Virgin Atlantic

Weather now

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+77°F
Broken clouds

Airports

NBO
12km
WIL
3km

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Flight prices from London to Nairobi

Typically the return flight from London to Nairobi costs about that much:
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Which is the cheapest month to fly to Nairobi?

Here are approximate min and max prices for London to Nairobi flight (one-way) at the moment:
We have analyzed the prices and it seems that July might be the cheapest month to go, with approximate prices from $309 to $320. Meanwhile, the most expensive month will probably be March with a price range of $396 – $407.
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Founder, CEO
Based on our estimations, the cheapest month is likely to be July. Did you know that you can search for a whole month? Try it.
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Is Nairobi an expensive destination?

We have compared flights from London to Nairobi with other routes:
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Direct flights from London to Nairobi

There are 3 airlines that fly directly from London to Nairobi: Kenya Airways, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic if you are departing from London. Most airlines that have direct connections are departing from Heathrow Airport. Most airlines arrive to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Most flights depart on Wednesday, Tuesday.

Airlines that have direct flights from London to Nairobi

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Airlines that have connecting flights from London to Nairobi

There are 10 other airlines that fly from London to Nairobi, including IndiGo, KLM, British Airways, Turkish Airlines and others.
IndiGo
KLM
British Airways
Turkish Airlines
Lars
Founder, CEO
Heathrow Airport (LHR) are your choice if you want to fly direct. Then you most likely will arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). Pick Wednesday, Tuesday to depart when looking for a direct flight.
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Airports in Nairobi and London

Nairobi has 2 airports and London has 9 airports.
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Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
12 km from Nairobi city center.
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3 airlines with direct flights
Wilson Airport (WIL)
3 km from Nairobi city center.
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Which airport in Nairobi is better?

The closest airport to Nairobi city center is Wilson Airport (WIL) with 3 km distance. The quickest way to get to city center is to take a taxi from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), trip will take 20 min. Most airlines like Kenya Airways, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic with direct flights are flying to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).
Lars
Founder, CEO
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is usually the main choice for traveling to Nairobi. If you want to get to Nairobi faster, use the taxi. The trip will take about 20 min.
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Where to stay in Nairobi

Find the right accommodation in Nairobi with Avionero:
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Ole-Sereni Hotel
Mombassa Road
WiFi • Parking • 24-Hour Reception • Swimming pool • Fitness Room/Gym
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Lagos Hotel Nairobi
Lagos Road
Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • 24-Hour Reception • Luggage Storage • Safe-Deposit Box
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Mirema Serviced Apartments
Mirema Drive
Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • Free Parking • Parking • 24-Hour Reception
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Golden Tulip Hotel
65 Muthithi Street
24-Hour Reception • Swimming pool • Airport shuttle • Elevator / Lift • Dry Cleaning
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Gracehouse Resort
Ring Road Kilimani off Chania road
Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • 24-Hour Reception • Airport shuttle • Hair Dryer
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Planning a trip from London to Nairobi? Check the weather

16 Days Weather Forecast

Here’s how the weather in Nairobi looks currently:
Wed, 05 February
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+77°F
Broken clouds
5 m/s
30 %
Thu, 06 February
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+79°F
Broken clouds
6 m/s
30 %
Fri, 07 February
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+75°F
Broken clouds
5 m/s
47 %
Sat, 08 February
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+77°F
Rain
5 m/s
41 %
Sun, 09 February
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+81°F
Rain
5 m/s
38 %
Mon, 10 February
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+81°F
Rain
6 m/s
37 %
Tue, 11 February
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+81°F
Rain
7 m/s
34 %
Wed, 12 February
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+79°F
Clear sky
8 m/s
36 %
Thu, 13 February
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+79°F
Few clouds
7 m/s
31 %
Fri, 14 February
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+81°F
Broken clouds
8 m/s
23 %
Sat, 15 February
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+81°F
Few clouds
7 m/s
24 %
Sun, 16 February
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+82°F
Broken clouds
7 m/s
19 %
Mon, 17 February
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+82°F
Scattered clouds
7 m/s
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Tue, 18 February
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+82°F
Few clouds
7 m/s
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Wed, 19 February
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+82°F
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7 m/s
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Thu, 20 February
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+82°F
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Monthly weather

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Nairobi will be like?
Still thinking when to go? Read when is the best time to visit Nairobi.

FAQ

Flying from London to Nairobi? Here are some useful things to know:
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What airports does Nairobi has?
There are 2 of airports in Nairobi: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Wilson Airport. The closest one is Wilson Airport which is 3 km away.
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How far is it to fly between London and Nairobi?
A passenger flying direct from London to Nairobi will travel around 6821 km.
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How long does it take to travel from London to Nairobi?
You should expect a flight time of around ∞h NaNm – -∞h NaNm.
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What’s the weather like in Nairobi?
On average you could expect +63°F in July to +77°F in February. Currently, it is Broken clouds and +77°F in Nairobi.
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Is there a direct connection between London and Nairobi?
Yes, there are direct flights from London to Nairobi. You can fly to Nairobi 2 days a week: Wednesday, Tuesday.
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Which airlines offer direct flights from London to Nairobi?
Here are the airlines that have direct connections from London to Nairobi: Kenya Airways, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic.
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About Avionero

Avionero is a Swedish travel planning startup located in Malmo, founded by Lars Kristensson and Anton Tyulenev.
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