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Flights from London to Nairobi

Nonstop flights from London (LHR) to Nairobi (NBO) take about 9h 3m (6,841 km). Kenya Airways flies it. Lowest fare seen: $581 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Nairobi

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

Explore the vibrant skyline of Nairobi with its modern skyscrapers under an overcast sky. — arriving in Nairobi

Airport transfer

NBO → Nairobi, booked before you fly

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British Airways Airbus A320 landing at Heathrow, London on a clear day. — lounges at Heathrow Airport

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Trains, buses and taxi faresNBO to Nairobi: getting into town →Early arrival or late flightLuggage storage in Nairobi →4 drop-off points, from $3.90

Things to book in Nairobi

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Airlines flying London to Nairobi

Carriers on LHR–NBO according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 12 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Kenya Airwaysnonstop fare seen

London to Nairobi fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $504 one-way. With stops: Oct 2026, from $271. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Oct 2026	$55131 Oct 2026 · Kenya Airways	$271 · 2 stops31 Oct 2026
Nov 2026	$5045 Nov 2026 · Kenya Airways	$272 · 2 stops6 Nov 2026
Dec 2026	$6826 Dec 2026 · Kenya Airways	$397 · 2 stops6 Dec 2026
Jan 2027	$55311 Jan 2027 · Kenya Airways	$304 · 2 stops11 Jan 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $271 in October 2026, against $304 at best later on.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 4 of 4 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (London to Nairobi, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

Best time to fly to Nairobi

Based on weather and travel conditions in Kenya

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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.

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Frequently asked questions — London to Nairobi flights

How long is the flight from London to Nairobi?

A nonstop flight from London (LHR) to Nairobi (NBO) takes about 9h 3m, covering 6,841 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.

How far is London from Nairobi by air?

The great-circle distance between London Heathrow Airport and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is 6,841 km (4,251 miles), a long-haul route.

Which airlines fly from London to Nairobi?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the LHR–NBO route include Kenya Airways. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.

How much does a flight from London to Nairobi cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on LHR–NBO was $581 USD with Kenya Airways (nonstop), departing 25 Oct 2026, found in fare searches as of 12 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London to Nairobi?

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in October 2026 were cheapest, from $271 one-way, against $397 for December 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.

Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from London to Nairobi?

In the fares we saw (12 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $377 with 3 stops against $581 nonstop, a saving of $204. Nonstop saves the connection time.

Do I need a visa to travel from UK to Kenya?

It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Kenya visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

What is the best time to visit Nairobi?

Kenya is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 12 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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