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07:20 - 13:00NBO-LGW
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20:50 - 07:00NBO-LHR
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23:59 - 09:30NBO-LCY
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Expert advice for your flight from Nairobi to London

 
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Nairobi Airport offers self-service kiosks for check-in, but not all airlines are supported. Kenya Airways and KLM flights definitely use them.

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The Heathrow Express is the fastest way to central London, taking just 15 minutes to Paddington Station. Book tickets in advance for the best rates.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Nairobi to London flights

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

What is the cheapest Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to London flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to London.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to London cost £620 and was between Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport (NBO) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is £620.

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

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to London, 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 Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to London is January, where tickets cost £587 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £848 and £801 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to London, 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 Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to London, you should book around 5 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Nairobi to London

Low season

January

High season

July

Cheapest flight

£198
Best time to beat the crowds (15% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (4% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Nairobi to London

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Nairobi to London based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns 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.

FAQs for booking Nairobi to London flights

  • Which airline on this route offers Unaccompanied Minor service?

    If a youngster is travelling alone to London from Kenya, it will be mandatory that they are booked in with an Unaccompanied Minor service. Emirates is ideal on this route as they cater for children between 5 and 12, and can extend the service into the child’s teens if it offers more peace of mind. They will appoint a crew member to guide your child through the entire flying process, including stopovers.

  • Can I get health-based meals on this flighty?

    If you book with Qatar, Emirates, British Airways and others, you can find health-based dishes on the Special Meals menu, which is to be ordered for 24 hours ahead of take-off. On these menus you can find meals that cater for special diets such as low-fat, low-sodium, gluten-intolerant, low-lactose, vegetarian in several variations and vegan. Some of the religion-based meals are also very healthy such as Jain, Hindu and Muslim.

  • Which airline will be welcoming towards my service dog?

    All of the airlines will allow your service dog to travel with you in the cabin as that is the role the animal is playing for you as a passenger. The animal will need to be restrained and in some cases, muzzled. You will also need to book it in when you book your own ticket and have a valid certificate of training as well as an updated health passport. Be sure to check if your airline also allows service animals that serve emotional needs, or only physical ones.

  • How do I reach the city from London Heathrow Airport (LHR)?

    It is exceptionally easy to reach downtown London once you arrive at LHR. The airport has a Tube station at Terminals 2, 3, 4 and 5. From here, you will find the Tube train goes to various stations around London and has the Piccadilly line, which is very popular for downtown. You can also catch a traditional London cab right outside the airport.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to London?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to London was £263 for a one-way ticket and £501 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Nairobi to London?

    On your way to London, you’ll fly out from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl. You’ll be landing in one of London’s 4 airports: London City, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, or London Stansted.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Nairobi to London?

    Lufthansa, American Airlines, Iberia, and British Airways offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Nairobi to London flight route.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Nairobi to London?

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Nairobi to London, KLM or Qatar Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Nairobi to London are KLM and Qatar Airways. With an average price for the route of £614 and an overall rating of 7.8, KLM is the most popular choice. Qatar Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £669 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 Nairobi to London.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to London from Nairobi 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 Nairobi to London?

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

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

    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 London from Nairobi 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 Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to London

  • Looking for a cheap flight from London to Nairobi? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £450 or less one-way and £680 or less round-trip.
  • Kenya Airways have been balancing several sustainable pillars to create the best holistic approach to green aviation. This includes advanced technologies with aircrafts, carbon offsetting, travelling light incentives for passengers, sustainable catering with organic meals, optimised operations, sustainable aviation fuel and much more.
  • Find Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) easily with public transportation. The bus number 34 runs from a variety of stops in downtown Nairobi from early morning until about 21:00. You can also catch taxis with ease.
  • If you decide to fly to London with Emirates, you will find all the flights have a stopover at  Dubai International Airport (DXB). If you are Kenyan you will need a visa to explore beyond the airport. British citizens will not need a visa. Some of the stopovers are long enough to enjoy a few hours in this fascinating city.
  • Not many airlines on this route allow pets in the cabin, but Turkish Airlines will permit you to take a small dog or cat in a crate or kennel, as long as it weighs no more than 8 kg with container. Ensure the animal is microchipped and has updated inoculations, is weaned and not pregnant.
  • Take your baby to London on British Airways or Emirates and find that you will only pay 10% of an adult airfare as long as the child is under 2 years old. The infant should be on your lap for the duration of the flight and not need their own seat. You can pre-book one of the limited bassinets for the flight so they can sleep.
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Prefer to fly direct from Nairobi to London?

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

Direct departures

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl to London

Monday

British Airways, Kenya Airways

British Airways, Kenya Airways

Tuesday

British Airways, Kenya Airways

British Airways, Kenya Airways

Wednesday

British Airways, Kenya Airways

British Airways, Kenya Airways

Thursday

British Airways, Kenya Airways

British Airways, Kenya Airways

Friday

British Airways, Kenya Airways

British Airways, Kenya Airways

Saturday

British Airways, Kenya Airways

British Airways, Kenya Airways

Sunday

British Airways, Kenya Airways

British Airways, Kenya Airways

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Direct returns

London to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Monday

British Airways, Kenya Airways

British Airways, Kenya Airways

Tuesday

British Airways, Kenya Airways

British Airways, Kenya Airways

Wednesday

British Airways, Kenya Airways

British Airways, Kenya Airways

Thursday

British Airways, Kenya Airways

British Airways, Kenya Airways

Friday

British Airways, Kenya Airways

British Airways, Kenya Airways

Saturday

British Airways, Kenya Airways

British Airways, Kenya Airways

Sunday

British Airways, Kenya Airways

British Airways, Kenya Airways

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Top 5 airlines serving from Nairobi to London

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Nairobi to London. 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 Nairobi to London? 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.
7.8
KLMOverall score based on 1333 reviews
7.7Comfort
8.4Crew
7.1Entertainment
7.8Boarding
7.2Food
Airline reviews

I appreciate that KLM was proactive in informing me of the 2 hour delay which enabled me to replan my travel. It was a bit stressful not knowing whether my connection from Montreal to Ottawa was happening. But the ground and air crew did a good job at comforting and assuring me.

8.0 ExcellentShereen, Apr 2025AMS - YUL
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I appreciate that KLM was proactive in informing me of the 2 hour delay which enabled me to replan my travel. It was a bit stressful not knowing whether my connection from Montreal to Ottawa was happening. But the ground and air crew did a good job at comforting and assuring me.

Cabin crew professional, polite and friendly, boarding was seemless, but come on KLM surely you can do better than a pack of cheesy biscuits as an inflight snack

Legroom not all it could be, especially when the seat in front is reclined. Otherwise it was good, food and beverage were nice.

Transfer at Amsterdam airport is very convenient and the airport is easy to navigate. Boarding was also quick and easy. Cabin crew were excellent and the meals were good, although lacking in options.

I flew premium economy and this was a good option. Although the seats didn’t recline much, I was able to get some sleep with my head propped against the window. The food was good and the entertainment was wonderful The staff were very attentive and professional

They only had vegetarian food left on the flight which I wasn’t happy about. I didn’t get any food to eat at all.

Overall very poor. Flight was disorganised, staff were rude and this is my second experience with KLM that I've had baggage go missing. It feels like, if you are an economy customer, KLM staff do not show you any care. I shall never fly with KLM again. Worst airline in Europe

Great boarding, great short flight but no entertainment whatsoever and no wifi. Prepare to disembark by a staircase.

Great boarding, great short flight but no entertainment whatsoever. It was supposed to have wifi but that did not work.

Transfer at CDG to connecting KLM flight to Amsterdam was a NIGHTMARE. LONG WALKWAYS, NO MOVING WALKWAYS, POOR signage, Have to take a train & No staff visible to help navigate the maze. AVOID TRANSFER AT CDG AT ALL COST.

It was wonderful best Air lines covert and all very happy with their service they have been very helpful and friendly

No Asian Vegetarian food was available on this sector but only fish and chicken and pasta were offered.

For Vegetarian Food was very poor. Though we had opted for Asian Vegetarian Food they didn’t serve but only what was available was served. We were offered Smoked Salmon!

It was very bad experience with Ethiopian airlines . The flight was delayed in both ways . On the way coming back one of the crews dropped hot coffee on my whole body and other crew dropped used dirty glasses on top of me . The same crew that dropped hot coffee on me hit me with the food trolley on my knee while I was sleeping . I couldn’t sit properly due to the pain on my knee caused by those irresponsible crews . Very unprofessional airlines

Flight was delayed an hour. Also, I bought an extra legroom seat online; but the actually plane was a different configuration so I didn't get what I paid for . This happened on the Addis to Lusaka leg of my trip.

The plane was overbooked and the crew was very rude. My luggage was never put on the plane. I got to NY and waited 2 hours just to find out that my luggage was left.

Very bad experience flight was over 5 hours delayed 😑 not a chance to be put on another flight we had to stay at the hotel we lost 2 days on our vacation. Never again I will fligh with Ethiopian airlines.

I liked nothing of Ethiopian airlines except the price of the fare.

I felt all of the food tasted the same. And we had five meals over the 16 hrs in the air.

Plane was late with no information or announcement … had to walk up n downstairs.., had not communicated this … and ppl had suitcase to carry .

Pleasant, relaxed flight. I had 2 seats to myself, which was a bonus. I couldn't find a flight tracker ap so I could know where we were but that's a minor complaint. On the plus side, the passenger announcements did not come through my earphones but were on main speakers only. That was a nice touch.

Flight delayed by 3 hours 45 mins and no explanation given or apology. Rebooked on a flight departing to final destination 48 hrs later and baggage not delivered.

My outbound flight was grounded in Lusaka so we never made it to Paris. DO NOT fly this airline you will be stranded and your plans will be completely disrupted

Inflight entertainment with electronic charging stations can help during a long flight.

The flight was delayed with no notice. No inflight entertainment. Communication is vital in any business.

Poor communication: Flight come directly to kigali , didn’t come via mumbasa. Favouring to Rwandan passenger to move from economic to bussiness class after flight depart. Where they don’t asked other older passenger who need more comfort. Rude staff : chekin airport at Mumbai. Talking in local language (marathi) while serving and no sorry no thank you attitude.

Was very good, was happy with the way staff were smiling and how they were approachable

A child was loud throughout which made the trip less than optimal. Crew was great and professional. They need to change the automatic seat belt announcement which is too loud and had other unneeded words like "this is XYZ announcement number one'

Love the dreamliner plane. It's such a smooth ride, I don't notice that it's 15 hours in the air. The staff are great and they don't overstuff you with food.

I really like this airline. The staff are lovely and friendly, the planes are tidy and unfussy. I would rate them at the top of the African Airline carriers.

Delayed by 4 hours with inadequate advance notifications which caused us a lot of consternation and angst. I will never fly or recommend your airline again

Flight was changed 3 times, from a night flight to a day flight, and then delayed by 5h…

Kenya Airways delayed my flights for 7 days. Each delayed, they notified me last minute. This is ridiculous.

The kindness and good humor of all the people who this flight possible was a joy.

Awful, we had a delay of 3 hrs, impacting in my transfer flight to Cape town, and Kenya airways didnt do anything. They sent me twice to transfer services in Nairobi, not been available to sleep (from 1 am to 5 am); without any update.

It's the only direct flight between Accra and Nairobi, and you pay for it! Food is better on Asky. No entertainment on flight from Accra to Nairobi, but there other way did have screens. Generally timely boarding and departure.

We ordered kids meals - which were not kid friendly at all! (the breakfast that is - scrambled eggs on a bed of spinach and asparagus?)

Uncomfortable seats. Crazy seat assignments separating families when they could easily have put them together. Good communication from pilot about arrival time after delay in departure. Toilet ran out of water in sink. Snack box poor for flight of this length.

The bed in Club class was not very comfortable, everything else was good.

Cancelled flight minutes before boarding. Rescheduled flight was two days later

The flight attendants were EXTREMELY personable and appreciated the service, lights going off after dinner (probably the norm, but I haven’t flown evening overnight flights in a while). Thank you!

Great room between the seats, food was excellent, very comfortable overall and could have stayed on the plane even longer

I have noticed that the airlines, including this flight, pretend there is going to be turbulence, announce such, and say they can’t do beverage service. There is no turbulence and the seat belt light goes off 10 minutes before they ask for tray tables up and seat belts back on. They are just trying to spend less money and it’s quite transparent

Business class seats were very dated on my plane. Very little storage, charging ports were not easily accessible, tv screen kept flopping away. Vegetarian food was disappointing: hardly any protein and severely under-seasoned. Crew was lovely.

The food was ok, but not great. They delayed boarding in Portland and did not enforce group boarding. But the crew was excellent, went above and beyond.

The food was pathetic. There wasn't much leg room and recline space for such a long flight. No tea/ coffee for a 2-3 hour connecting flight without purchasing! Really!?

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