Flights from London to Nairobi
Nonstop flights from London (LHR) to Nairobi (NBO) take about 9h 3m. Kenya Airways flies it. Lowest fare seen: $581 one-way, nonstop (8 Oct 2026).
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London → Nairobi flights
Fares seen from $581 one-way (8 Oct 2026). Live prices for your dates on the booking site.
Route snapshot: London to Nairobi
London (LHR) to Nairobi (NBO) is 6,841 km, about 9h 3m flying nonstop. Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on this route include Kenya Airways. The lowest one-way fare seen recently was $581 with Kenya Airways (nonstop), departing 24 Oct 2026 — as of 8 Oct 2026.
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Fares seen
The lowest one-way fare seen was $581 with Kenya Airways (nonstop), departing 24 Oct 2026; with connections it dropped to $400. Checked 8 Oct 2026 — fares move daily.
Seasonality
Nairobi has year-round travel demand, so fare differences often depend more on booking window and airline competition than on one single peak season.
Who flies it
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares here include Kenya Airways. More carriers may sell it with a connection.
Airlines flying London to Nairobi
Carriers on LHR–NBO according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 8 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.
Best time to fly to Nairobi
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Kenya is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.
Direct & Connecting Flights
Nonstop flights link London (LHR) and Nairobi (NBO), taking about 9h 3m. Connecting itineraries can be cheaper but take longer.
Fares & Price Guide
The lowest one-way fare seen on LHR–NBO was $581 USD (nonstop) as of 8 Oct 2026. Set a fare alert to be told when it drops.
About Nairobi, Kenya
Flights arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). See the destination guide for hotels, visa requirements and travel tips.
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Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 8 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.
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