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Find cheap one-way flights from London to Nairobi starting at CNY 276.

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Cheapest airlines flights from London to Nairobi

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Wizz Air Malta
From US$271
Pegasus Airlines
From US$280
Saudia
From US$281
Vueling Airlines
From US$281
Wizz Air UK
From US$287
Wizz Air
From US$309
Jet2.com
From US$367
Ryanair UK
From US$368
ITA Airways
From US$371
Tunisair
From US$375
ANA airlines

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Find cheap flights from London to Nairobi by different airports

Searching for potential routes that might be cheaper and faster? Check out these alternative flights from London to Nairobi.

  • Cheapest
    Pegasus Airlines
    STN
    07:10
    44h 30m
    2 transfer
    NBO
    05:40
    London Stansted Airport - Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
    Wed, May 1Pegasus Airlines
    US$280
  • Wizz Air UK
    LTN
    14:25
    32h 0m
    2 transfer
    NBO
    00:25
    London Luton Airport - Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
    Thu, May 9Wizz Air UK
    US$287
  • Saudia
    LHR
    15:35
    11h 45m
    1 transfer
    NBO
    05:20
    London Heathrow Airport - Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
    Sun, May 19Saudia
    US$322
  • Saudia
    LHR
    15:35
    11h 45m
    1 transfer
    NBO
    05:20
    London Heathrow Airport - Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
    Sun, May 19Saudia
    US$322
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • When are flight tickets from London (LON) to Nairobi (NBO) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from London to Nairobi based on the departure date and time of your selection. By analyzing data from all airlines, we've discovered that on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
  • How much do flights from London (LON) to Nairobi (NBO) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around $852.
  • How long does it take to fly from London (LON) to Nairobi (NBO) and what is the distance?

    It takes around 8 hours 50 minutes to fly from London (LON) to Nairobi (NBO).
  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Nairobi?

    • The distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to downtown is about 12km. It takes about 30 minutes by taxi.
    • The distance from Wilson Airport to downtown is about 3km. It takes about 20 minutes by taxi.
  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from London (LON) to Nairobi (NBO)?

    Airlines with flights from London (LON) to Nairobi (NBO): Virgin Atlantic, Kenya Airways, British Airways, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Iberia.

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London to Nairobi Flight Information

Cheapest nonstop flight price

$275

Cheapest round-trip ticket price

$816

Off-season for travel

April

Peak season for travel

June

Flight distance

6,829.53km

Average flight time

8 hours 50 minutes

Popular airline

Emirates

Read before Taking Flights from London to Nairobi

If you’re looking to book cheap flights from London to Nairobi, Trip.com has you covered. Many people travel from London to Nairobi for the city’s world-famous sights, delicious Kenyan cuisine and unrivalled shopping scene. A convenient destination, you can fly from London to Nairobi in just over 8 hours 35 mins, making it the perfect place for a short city break, or even a gateway to explore the rest of Kenya. With prices starting from just £259, there’s never been a better time to book tickets from London to Nairobi and experience all that this incredible city has to offer.

How to find a cheap flights from London to Nairobi

Finding cheap flights from London to Nairobi is easy with our money-saving tips. You can secure the best deals by booking in advance, flying on a weekday rather than a weekend, going incognito when browsing for flights, and choosing to fly with better-priced budget airlines.

Airlines that fly from London to Nairobi

A few airlines offer direct flights from London to Nairobi, including British Airways, Kenya Airways

Flight time from London to Nairobi

Nairobi lies a distance of miles from London, with flights taking around 8 hours 35 mins.

Departure from a London Airport to Nairobi

Flights from London Heathrow Airprot to Nairobi You can get a tube direct from the city centre to the airport. It takes approximately 45 minutes on the Piccadilly Line with prices starting from £5.50, or 30 minutes on the Elizabeth Line for £12.80. You can also get the Heathrow Express from London Paddington in 15 minutes from £5.50, or a 35-minute coach from London Victoria from £6.Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Nairobi The Gatwick Express offers a non-stop train from London Victoria in just 30 minutes for £19.90. Southern and Thameslink also offer trains, with prices starting from £11.30. You can also get a coach from London Victoria to Gatwick from £10 which takes 1.5-2 hours.Flights from London Stansted Airport to Nairobi The Stansted Express takes 50 minutes from London Liverpool street with prices from £9.90. You can also get the Airport Bus Express from here too, which takes around 1 hour and costs £12.Flights from London Luton Airport to Nairobi The Luton Airport Express from London St Pancras takes 32 minutes with tickets from £10, or from just £5, you can get a 1.5 hour National Express Coach from London Victoria.Flights from London City Airport to Nairobi You can get the DLR to London City Airport from Bank in around 20 minutes, with prices starting from just £3.Flights from London Southend Airport to Nairobi Greater Anglia and c2c offer trains from Liverpool street station to Southend airport in 52 minutes, with tickets starting from £20.10.