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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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+75°F
Rain

Airports

NBO
12km
WIL
3km

Flight prices from London to Nairobi

Price range

This is how much people usually pay for flying from London to Nairobi (return flight):
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Flight examples

Here are different examples (return flights) for those prices:
Etihad Airways
In two months
LHR
NBO
1 stop, 13h 45m
$652
3 months ago
6821 km
Distance
13h 45m
Duration

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 June might be the cheapest month to go, with approximate prices from $385 to $403. Meanwhile, the most expensive month will probably be July with a price range of $385 – $405.
Lars
Founder, CEO
If you search now, probably the cheapest month to go would be June. Use the Trip Period feature to select the whole month.
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Select a month to see the best prices

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Founder, CPO
At Avionero, you can search for a trip to Nairobi for dates across a whole month. Just select how many days that you want to be away in the desired month.
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Is Nairobi an expensive destination?

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

Return
One-Way
01 Jan (Wed) - 24 Jan (Fri)01 Jan (Wed) + nights
20:55
LHR
13h 45m
1 stop
10:40
NBO
01:20
NBO
29h 25m
2 stops
06:45
LHR
$652
Found 3 months ago

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

Kenya Airways
LHR
NBO
PN
WT
ŚR
CZ
PT
SO
ND
British Airways
LHR
NBO
PN
WT
ŚR
CZ
PT
SO
ND
Virgin Atlantic
LHR
NBO
PN
WT
ŚR
CZ
PT
SO
ND
The above ratings are provided by Trustpilot.

Airlines that have connecting flights from London to Nairobi

There are 10 other airlines that fly from London to Nairobi, including IndiGo, British Airways, Emirates, Turkish Airlines and others.
IndiGo
British Airways
Emirates
Turkish Airlines
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Founder, CEO
Most airlines that have direct connections are departing from Heathrow Airport (LHR). Most airlines arrive to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). Most flights depart on Wednesday, Tuesday.
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Airports in Nairobi and London

Nairobi has 2 airports and London has 9 airports.
Nairobi
London
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
12 km from Nairobi city center.
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Taxi
~20 Min.
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Bus
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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
The most popular airport is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). The fastest option to get to the Nairobi city center is to take the taxi for about 20 minutes.
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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
6.0
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
8.2
Golden Tulip Hotel
65 Muthithi Street
24-Hour Reception • Swimming pool • Airport shuttle • Elevator / Lift • Dry Cleaning
8.0
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, 20 November
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+75°F
Rain
6 m/s
52 %
Thu, 21 November
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+68°F
Rain
4 m/s
78 %
Fri, 22 November
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+66°F
Rain
3 m/s
82 %
Sat, 23 November
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+77°F
Rain
5 m/s
49 %
Sun, 24 November
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+75°F
Rain
4 m/s
55 %
Mon, 25 November
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+73°F
Rain
3 m/s
62 %
Tue, 26 November
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+73°F
Rain
2 m/s
58 %
Wed, 27 November
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+73°F
Rain
3 m/s
61 %
Thu, 28 November
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+73°F
Rain
4 m/s
63 %
Fri, 29 November
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+75°F
Rain
5 m/s
59 %
Sat, 30 November
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+73°F
Rain
2 m/s
60 %
Sun, 01 December
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+72°F
Rain
3 m/s
64 %
Mon, 02 December
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+73°F
Rain
4 m/s
57 %
Tue, 03 December
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+73°F
Rain
6 m/s
52 %
Wed, 04 December
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+73°F
Broken clouds
6 m/s
46 %
Thu, 05 December
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+73°F
Broken clouds
5 m/s
45 %

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 are the airports near Nairobi?
The closest airport to Nairobi is Wilson Airport which is 3 km away. In total Nairobi has 2 airports: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Wilson Airport.
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What is the distance between London and Nairobi?
The distance between London and Nairobi is 6821 km.
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How long is the flight from London to Nairobi?
The average flight time from London to Nairobi is between and .
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When is a good time to travel from London to Nairobi?
Typically the most popular month to travel to Nairobi is , while the cheapest month is . The warmest month is March and if you travel from London to Nairobi now you could expect +75°F and Rain weather.
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How much is the flight from London to Nairobi?
The price range for a return flight from London to Nairobi is .
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What is the weather in Nairobi?
Nairobi weather varies from +63°F in July to +70°F in March on average. Right now it is Rain and +75°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.
Using our smart AI Search engine, we combine millions of flight, hotel, and activity options for your trip to Nairobi.
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