Our cheapest offers for flights from London to Nairobi

Here you can compare cheap flights from London (LON) to Nairobi (NBO) for one-way or return trips. The following offers were searched for and found on idealo during the last few days. Or start your own flight search to Nairobi. Prices and availability may change at any time.

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
London Nairobi	Outbound 13/03/26 1 Stopover (BAH) GF0006, GF0709 30h 30min	Return -	Gulf Air	?	£361
London Nairobi	Outbound 01/03/26 1 Stopover (BRU) SN2104, SN0491 12h 55min	Return 13/03/26 1 Stopover (BRU) SN0482, SN2103 24h 40min	Brussels Airlines	?	£419
Best option London Nairobi	Outbound 04/03/26 direct KQ0101 08h 35min	Return 10/03/26 direct KQ0100 09h 20min	Kenya Airways	?	£643
London Nairobi	Outbound 27/02/26 1 Stopover (CAI) MS0780, MS0849 26h 30min	Return 15/03/26 1 Stopover (CAI) MS0850, MS0779 19h 40min	Egyptair		£444
London Nairobi	Outbound 26/02/26 1 Stopover (FRA) LH0923, LH0590 11h 10min	Return 18/03/26 1 Stopover (FRA) LH0591, LH0902 12h 50min	Lufthansa	?	£446
London Nairobi	Outbound 27/02/26 1 Stopover (BRU) SN2104, SN0481 11h 25min	Return 15/03/26 2 Stopovers (BRU, MUC) LH5539, LH2283, LH2474 16h 05min	Brussels Airlines		£468
London Nairobi	Outbound 19/06/26 1 Stopover (FRA) LH0921, LH0590 12h 05min	Return 03/07/26 2 Stopovers (BRU, VIE) OS8178, OS0292, OS0337 22h 20min	Lufthansa		£481
London Nairobi	Outbound 01/04/26 2 Stopovers (ZRH, FRA) LX0339, LX3612, LX4026 22h 30min	Return 18/04/26 2 Stopovers (BRU, MUC) LH5541, LH2283, LH2474 16h 30min	Swiss International Air Lines		£486
London Nairobi	Outbound 20/06/26 1 Stopover (AUH) EY0062, EY0767 25h 10min	Return 08/07/26 1 Stopover (AUH) EY0766, EY0061 31h 30min	Etihad Airways		£488
London Nairobi	Outbound 19/06/26 2 Stopovers (BRU, FRA) SN2096, SN2607, SN7208 24h 45min	Return 03/07/26 1 Stopover (BRU) SN0482, SN2103 25h 15min	Brussels Airlines		£491

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Useful information about the flight from London to Nairobi

Metropolis in Eastern Africa

Nairobi is well-known for its wide range of safaris catering to tourists from all over the world. The Kenyan capital has much more to offer though, from beautiful natural scenery to cultural activities, shopping and dining.

Best time for Kenya and Nairobi

The ideal periods to travel to Nairobi are between mid-December and February, and from mid-June to late September. A variety of events are held during the year, including national holidays such as Madaraka Day (Independence Day) on 1st June, or Mashujaa Day (Heroes' Day) on 20th October, both of which include parades, and Jamhuri Day (Republic Day) on 12th December. The Nairobi Marathon happens in October, while Kenya Music Week is organised in December.

Important information about Nairobi

A visa is required and can be obtained at the airport, at the Kenya High Commission in London or online. It costs about £30. Passports must be valid for at least 6 months and have at least 2 blank pages left. Cholera, malaria and dengue fever are present in Kenya, and anti-malarial medication (prophylaxis) should be taken by travellers heading outside of Nairobi. Otherwise, routine vaccines need to be up-to-date and inoculations against tetanus, diphtheria, polio, typhoid, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, yellow fever, rabies and meningitis are recommended. Tourists should always be on alert and avoid areas such as Eastleigh and Pangani, slums, and the inner city at night. Smoking is forbidden in public spaces in the inner city area. Visitors should drink bottled water and always peel or cook fruit and vegetables. To avoid mosquito bites, always apply repellent, wear long clothing and sleep under a net. The cost of living is much lower than in the UK: restaurant meals cost around 500 KES, beer around 200 KES, and soft drinks and bottled water around 100 KES.

Nairobi transport and accommodation

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is about 15 km from the business district. Visitors can take a taxi to the city centre, for around 1,500 KES. The price must be agreed upon before boarding. Otherwise, bus 34 goes to the Ambassador Hotel and costs approx. 50 KES. Hostel rooms are about 800 KES, and luxury accommodation costs around 10,000 KES. Nairobi is renowned for its heavy traffic, especially between 7-9am and 4.30-6.30pm. Public transportation includes taxis and matatus (minibuses), which travel to the suburbs. It is often easier and quicker to walk though.

Important flight information

Flight information: London - Nairobi

Cheapest outbound flight from	£360.49
Outbound and return from	£418.45
Flight duration	min. 08:35 / max. 08:40
Return flight duration	min. 09:00
Distance	6837 km
Flights per week	16
Departure airport	Airport London (LCY, LGW, LHR, LTN, STN, SEN) (LON)
Arrival airport	Airport Nairobi Kenyatta (NBO)
Destination country	Flights to Kenya

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