Flights from London to Nairobi

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 Shop Baggage Price
London
Nairobi
Outbound
02/05/25
1 Stopover (BRU)
SN2104, SN0481
11h 30min
Return
19/05/25
1 Stopover (BRU)
SN0482, SN2095
20h 20min
Brussels Airlines
£463
Best option
London
Nairobi
Outbound
03/09/25
direct
KQ0101
08h 35min
Return
15/09/25
direct
KQ0100
09h 10min
Kenya Airways ?
£677
London
Nairobi
Outbound
02/05/25
1 Stopover (JED)
SV0118, SV0435
101h 20min
Return
19/05/25
1 Stopover (JED)
SV0434, SV0117
15h 10min
Saudi Arabian Airlines
£517
London
Nairobi
Pay attention to transfer at connecting flight
Outbound
08/06/25
1 Stopover (AMS)
BA8455, KQ0117
12h 40min
Return
27/06/25
1 Stopover (AMS)
KQ0116, KL0995
13h 00min
British Airways, Kenya Airways
£1,260
London
Nairobi
Outbound
02/05/25
1 Stopover (BRU)
SN2104, SN0481
11h 30min
Return
19/05/25
1 Stopover (BRU)
SN0482, SN2095
20h 20min
Brussels Airlines ?
£465
London
Nairobi
Outbound
02/05/25
1 Stopover (BRU)
SN2104, SN0481
11h 30min
Return
19/05/25
1 Stopover (BRU)
SN0482, SN2095
20h 20min
Brussels Airlines
£467
London
Nairobi
Outbound
02/05/25
1 Stopover (BRU)
SN2104, SN0481
11h 30min
Return
19/05/25
1 Stopover (BRU)
SN0482, SN2095
20h 20min
Brussels Airlines ?
£490
London
Nairobi
Outbound
13/05/25
2 Stopovers (MUC, FRA)
LH2481, LH0093, LH0590
22h 30min
Return
03/06/25
1 Stopover (BRU)
SN0482, SN2095
20h 20min
Lufthansa ?
£498
London
Nairobi
Outbound
13/05/25
2 Stopovers (ZRH, FRA)
LX0339, LX3612, LX4026
22h 50min
Return
03/06/25
1 Stopover (BRU)
SN0482, SN2095
20h 20min
Swiss International Air Lines
£499
London
Nairobi
Outbound
13/05/25
2 Stopovers (ZRH, FRA)
LX0339, LX3612, LX4026
22h 50min
Return
03/06/25
1 Stopover (BRU)
SN0482, SN2095
20h 20min
Swiss International Air Lines
£501
Prices based on recent searches, subject to last-minute changes
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Tips and tricks to help you find cheap flights from London to Nairobi

Favourite airline: Brussels Airlines
56 % of bookings on this flight route are made with Brussels Airlines, Etihad Airways and Lufthansa.
Brussels Airlines
20 %
Etihad Airways
18 %
Lufthansa
18 %
Cheapest weekday: Friday
Compared to other weekdays, flights are cheapest on Friday.
Stopover flights are the cheapest connection
Direct flights on this route are £556.00 more expensive on average than flights with a stopover.
non stop flight
1 stop
2 stops
08h 40min
12h 50min
26h 40min
986 £
430 £
449 £
Favourite connection: via Abu Dhabi
On this flight route, flights with a stopover in Abu Dhabi are the most popular.
Route
bookings
1 stopover Abu Dhabi
25h 45min, from 542 £
26 %
1 stopover Frankfurt-Main
12h 50min, from 430 £
24 %
1 stopover Brussels
10h 45min, from 431 £
23 %

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

Outbound and return from 462,62 £
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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