Flights from London to Nairobi: Best prices, time to go and all you need to know

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Route details

6821 km

Distance

Flight prices to Nairobi

$1,383 – $1,383

Price range (Roundtrip)

Direct flights to Nairobi

Weather now

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+64°F

Rain

Airports

NBO

12km

WIL

3km

Flight prices from London to Nairobi

Typically the return flight from London to Nairobi costs about that much:

From:

London

Stockholm

Berlin

~$1,383

Cheap

$1,383

Average price

Expensive

Our users typically choose flights from London to Nairobi within this price range. If you come across prices over $1,383, they are likely to be more expensive than usual. To find cheap flights at the best price, we recommend searching early, using our flexible dates feature.

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 February might be the cheapest month to go, with approximate prices from $283 to $318. Meanwhile, the most expensive month will probably be March with a price range of $283 – $328.

Is Nairobi an expensive destination?

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

Expensive

Price per kilometer: 0.2 $ / km

Flight prices to Nairobi ($1,383 – $1,383) are pretty expensive compared to other destinations.

Select dates to search flights to Nairobi

Pick your travel dates to get the cheapest live flight prices to Nairobi:

June

2026

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 Gatwick Airport, Heathrow Airport. Most airlines arrive to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Most flights depart on Saturday, Monday.

Airlines that have direct flights from London to Nairobi

Kenya Airways

LGW

NBO

British Airways

LHR

NBO

Virgin Atlantic

LGW

NBO

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 British Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, Turkish Airlines and others.

British Airways

Kenya Airways

KLM

Turkish Airlines

Airports in Nairobi and London

Nairobi has 2 airports and London has 10 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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Train

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Shuttle

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Subway

3 airlines with direct flights

Wilson Airport (WIL)

3 km from Nairobi city center.

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Taxi

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Bus

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Train

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Shuttle

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Subway

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).

Planning a trip from London to Nairobi? Check the weather

16 Days Weather Forecast

Here’s how the weather in Nairobi looks currently:

Fri, 12 June

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+64°F

Rain

3 m/s

77 %

Sat, 13 June

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+68°F

Rain

4 m/s

64 %

Sun, 14 June

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+68°F

Rain

4 m/s

63 %

Mon, 15 June

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+70°F

Rain

4 m/s

54 %

Tue, 16 June

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+68°F

Rain

4 m/s

60 %

Wed, 17 June

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+68°F

Rain

4 m/s

57 %

Thu, 18 June

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+72°F

Rain

4 m/s

52 %

Fri, 19 June

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+70°F

Broken clouds

3 m/s

60 %

Sat, 20 June

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+70°F

Rain

3 m/s

58 %

Sun, 21 June

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+66°F

Rain

3 m/s

66 %

Mon, 22 June

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+70°F

Rain

4 m/s

53 %

Tue, 23 June

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+72°F

Few clouds

5 m/s

53 %

Wed, 24 June

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+73°F

Rain

3 m/s

54 %

Thu, 25 June

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+73°F

Rain

3 m/s

51 %

Fri, 26 June

☀️

+73°F

Clear sky

5 m/s

49 %

Sat, 27 June

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+72°F

Broken clouds

4 m/s

48 %

How expensive is Nairobi?

Nairobi prices compared to London:

Nairobi is in average 64% cheaper than London. The biggest difference is Sa. The smallest difference is Sports (-29%) and Utilities (-42%).

Some Price Examples (vs London):

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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

$6.31 vs $28.12

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Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

$44.21 vs $112.44

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McMeal at McDonalds

$7.88 vs $11.24

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Cappuccino (regular)

$3.50 vs $5.49

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Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.66 vs $2.81

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Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.62 vs $2.12

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Milk (regular), (1 liter)

$1.27 vs $1.76

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Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

$0.66 vs $1.89

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Eggs (regular) (12)

$1.99 vs $4.16

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Local Cheese (1kg)

$13.49 vs $12.80

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Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$8.13 vs $11.57

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Banana (1kg)

$1.24 vs $2.05

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Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

$12.63 vs $14.99

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Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$2.63 vs $3.46

Nairobi in average is 64% cheaper

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The biggest difference is Salaries, Buy, Rent prices.

CO₂-e emission on the London – Nairobi route

Here are typical CO₂-e emissions on a return flight to Nairobi:

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From 2694 kg to 2694 kg is the approximate amount of CO₂ equivalents emitted on the London to Nairobi route. The exact figure depends on the number of stops, the type of airplane and its capacity.

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~135 trees

are needed to absorb those emissions (approximation, source: Climate Neutral Group)

Offset CO2-e emission on London – Nairobi flight

To reduce your own impact from flying to Nairobi, you can also compensate for it. This means that you sponsor projects that reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere by the same estimated amount that your flight emits:

Renewable Energy

Reforrestation

Solar energy in India

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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How much does it cost to fly from London to Nairobi?

The following factors could affect the price: seasonality, how early you book your flight, luggage inclusion, direct verses stopover flight, etc.

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What’s the weather like in Nairobi?

On average you could expect +63°F in July to +70°F in February. Currently, it is Rain and +64°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 7 days a week: Saturday, Monday, Friday, Thursday, Wednesday, Tuesday, Sunday.

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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.

Nairobi guide

Nairobi themes

This is what Nairobi is known for:

Family

Location

Nairobi is located in Kenya, 6821 km away from London:

Nairobi time zone

Nairobi jest o 2 godziny przed London, gdzie teraz jest 04:29

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04:29 (BST +1)

Time in Nairobi right now

Currency and exchange rate

1000 equals NaN United States Dollar. 100 United States Dollar equals NaN .

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KSh1,000 = $0

Exchange rate

Visa to Kenya

E-Visa is required for US citizens. Allowed stay is 90 days¹.

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E-visa is required

For US citizens

Language in Kenya

Official language in Kenya is Swahili, English. People knowledge of English is advanced².

Swahili, English

Official language

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Knowledge of English

Safety

Some areas of Nairobi might be sketchy³. Consider a moderate level of caution.

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Be careful

Air Quality

Nairobi generally has a low level of air pollution⁴.

Air pollution: low

Nairobi pros and cons

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