London, UKNairobi, Kenya

Flights from London to Nairobi

Fares, airlines, flight time and both airports for LHR–NBO.

From $594 one-way · seen 11 Sept 2026
About 9h 3m nonstop
1 airline with flights or fares
6,841 kmdistance
~9h 3mnonstop
from $594one-way, nonstop, seen 11 Sept 2026
Long-haulroute

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 $594 with Kenya Airways (nonstop), departing 19 Oct 2026 — as of 11 Sept 2026.

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Fares seen

The lowest one-way fare seen was $594 with Kenya Airways (nonstop), departing 19 Oct 2026; with connections it dropped to $446. Checked 11 Sept 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 11 Sept 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Kenya Airwaysnonstop fare seen

London–Nairobi route intelligence

Updated analysis of the LHR–NBO corridor — distance, timing, and connecting options.

Route class
Long-haul
Distance
6,842 km
Flight time
8h 45m

Route profile

London (LHR) to Nairobi (NBO) is a long-haul corridor spanning approximately 6,842 km, with typical block time around 8h 45m.

Best time to book

Long-haul fares on this corridor are best booked 8-12 weeks ahead. Premium-economy upgrades are often cheapest at the 10-week mark.

Visa & arrival

Passport-validity and visa requirements differ between UK and Kenya — most arriving travellers need at least six months of remaining passport validity. Check AirConnect's visa checker for your nationality before booking, especially if you plan to connect through a third country en route.

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 $594 USD (nonstop) as of 11 Sept 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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