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Cheapest return fare
£555
Typical prices: £505-£676
British Airways
Sun 13/9Wed 7/10
LHR - NBO • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
£369
Typical prices: £344-£429
Gulf Air
Fri 6/11
LHR - NBO • 1 stop
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Kenya Airways Economy Comfort adds legroom; BA premium economy offers 18 cm more.
For this long-haul route, BA cabin crew stand out for proactive, professional service.
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You can fly direct with British Airways and Kenya Airways. Average duration is 9h 06m
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Cheap Flights from Heathrow to Nairobi (LHR-NBO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Heathrow to Nairobi that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Heathrow to Nairobi

Sun, 13 Sep - Wed, 7 Oct
British Airways Logo
19:35 - 06:50LHR  London Heathrow-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
9h 15mdirect
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22:55 - 06:15NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-LHR London Heathrow
9h 20mdirect
£555British Airways
Tue, 10 Nov - Sat, 28 Nov
Lufthansa Logo
20:15 - 21:50LHR  London Heathrow-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
22h 35m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Frankfurt am Main
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23:55 - 12:50NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-LHR London Heathrow
15h 55m2 stops Brussels Bruxelles-National Frankfurt am Main
£556Lufthansa
Fri, 25 Sep - Sat, 3 Oct
Brussels Airlines Logo
06:50 - 20:40LHR  London Heathrow-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
11h 50m1 stop Brussels Bruxelles-National
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23:40 - 21:35NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-LHR London Heathrow
23h 55m1 stop Brussels Bruxelles-National
£556Brussels Airlines
Sat, 16 Jan - Thu, 4 Feb
Lufthansa Logo
20:15 - 21:50LHR  London Heathrow-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
22h 35m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Frankfurt am Main
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23:55 - 14:45NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-LHR London Heathrow
17h 50m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
£556Lufthansa
Tue, 8 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep
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07:30 - 20:35LHR  London Heathrow-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
11h 05m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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23:40 - 21:35NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-LHR London Heathrow
23h 55m1 stop Brussels Bruxelles-National
£556Multiple Airlines
Sat, 12 Sep - Tue, 22 Sep
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09:30 - 22:25LHR  London Heathrow-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
34h 55m3 stops Frankfurt am Main Brussels Bruxelles-National Kigali Intl
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22:20 - 17:05NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-LHR London Heathrow
20h 45m1 stop Brussels Bruxelles-National
£556Multiple Airlines
Sat, 26 Sep - Thu, 1 Oct
Air France Logo
06:15 - 20:45LHR  London Heathrow-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
12h 30m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
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23:05 - 10:30NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-LHR London Heathrow
13h 25m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
£557Air France
Tue, 8 Sep - Wed, 23 Sep
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06:15 - 20:45LHR  London Heathrow-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
12h 30m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
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23:05 - 13:45NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-LHR London Heathrow
16h 40m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
£557Air France
Fri, 18 Sep - Sat, 26 Sep
Brussels Airlines Logo
06:50 - 20:40LHR  London Heathrow-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
11h 50m1 stop Brussels Bruxelles-National
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23:40 - 17:05NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-LHR London Heathrow
19h 25m1 stop Brussels Bruxelles-National
£557Brussels Airlines
Wed, 2 Sep - Thu, 1 Oct
British Airways Logo
19:35 - 06:50LHR  London Heathrow-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
9h 15mdirect
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22:55 - 06:15NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-LHR London Heathrow
9h 20mdirect
£560British Airways
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Heathrow to Nairobi flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Heathrow to Nairobi to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from London Heathrow Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport departing in September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport from London Heathrow Airport usually cost between £676 and £945 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £555 on British Airways (13 Sept–7 Oct).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Nairobi?

The average price of all round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from London Heathrow Airport to Nairobi, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Nairobi, Monday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport is January, where tickets cost £582 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £873 and £868 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from London Heathrow Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops stopover the cheapest option at £618 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from London Heathrow Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 7% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Heathrow to Nairobi

 
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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

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An avid traveller and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg, among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Good to know - Cheap tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Nairobi

Low season

May

Cheapest flight

£369
Best time to beat the crowds (3% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (29% more expensive on average)
Flight from London Heathrow Airport to Nairobi

When to book flights from Heathrow to Nairobi

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Heathrow to Nairobi based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking London Heathrow Airport to Nairobi flights

  • What are some hotels near Nairobi Airport with a shuttle service?

    There are no onsite hotels at the airport, but you can find a few nearby offering complimentary airport shuttle transfers. Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Airport, Hilton Garden Inn Nairobi Airport and Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport are three such accommodations within 3.5 miles of Nairobi Airport.

  • What are the public transport options from Nairobi Airport to the city centre?

    Bus Routes 34J, 33B and 33FED connect Nairobi Airport with the city centre. Train service is provided from the north end (Embakasi Village Train Station) and the south end (Syokimau Railways Station) of the airport premises. Use the Nairobi Airport Shuttle Service for transfer from your terminal to the nearest train station if it’s not within walking distance.

  • Where can I exchange money at Nairobi Airport?

    At Nairobi Airport, you can find currency exchange operators such as Metropolitan Forex Bureau and Nairobi Forex Bureau, as well as a number of bank branches including those of Transnational Bank, National Bank of Kenya Limited and Barclays Bank of Kenya. KCB also manages ATMs around the various terminals.

  • What are a few cities close to Nairobi Airport?

    Nairobi Airport is the main international airport in Kenya, serving the capital city and country’s south-western region. From Nairobi Airport, you have easy access to cities such as Nakuru (106 miles north) as well as the towns of Nyeri (93 miles north) and Machakos (39 miles south).

  • Can my service dog travel with me in the cabin on British Airways flights?

    When flying with British Airways, you can guarantee that your service animal will be welcome in the cabin. Book the animal in with your flight, ensure their training certification is up to date and keep them harnessed for a comfy journey by your side.

  • Does Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) have car rental?

    When you arrive at the airport, you will exit the terminal to find a large business area and central parking lot in front of the airport. Here you will find car rental companies such as Hertz, Europcar, Budget, Ace Rent a Car, Avis, autoUnion and more.

  • Will Kenya Airways charge me full price for my children’s tickets?

    Your children will fly at a discount when travelling with Kenya Airways. If your child is between the ages of 2 and 11, the ticket will only be 75% of an adult fee. The ticket price for children under 2 years old will only be 10% of the adult fee.

  • Does Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) have medical services?

    When landing in Nairobi, you may need medical services. You can pop into CheckUps Medical Centre on the 1st floor of the Trade Centre at the airport. There are medical experts on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

  • What is the cheapest flight from London Heathrow Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport was £369 for a one-way ticket and £555 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from London Heathrow Airport to Nairobi?

    The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the London Heathrow Airport to Nairobi flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from London Heathrow Airport to Nairobi?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between London Heathrow Airport and Nairobi, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from London Heathrow Airport to Nairobi?

    There are direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Nairobi on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from London to Nairobi, RwandAir or Virgin Atlantic?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to Nairobi are RwandAir and Virgin Atlantic. With an average price for the route of £573 and an overall rating of 7.8, RwandAir is the most popular choice. Virgin Atlantic is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £725 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Nairobi?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Nairobi.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Nairobi?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Nairobi from London Heathrow Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Nairobi?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Nairobi with an airline and back to London Heathrow Airport with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Nairobi?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Nairobi from London Heathrow Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from London Heathrow Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Nairobi to London Heathrow Airport? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £417 or less one-way and £651 or less round-trip.
  • You can get direct flight service via Kenya Airways and British Airways from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (LBO), otherwise known as Nairobi Airport. British Airways operates a hub at London Heathrow, where its flights depart from Terminals 5 (primarily) and Terminal 3 (secondarily).
  • Heathrow Express is a highly reliable transport option to London Heathrow Airport from Central London. Departures occur every 15min from London Paddington Station and only take roughly 20min to the airport terminals. One-way fares (Express Anytime) for Heathrow Express cost about £25 while return tickets (Express Anytime) cost about £37.
  • London Heathrow Airport offers several Multi-Faith Prayer Rooms at each of its terminals for observing religious commitments or finding some peace and quiet away from the hustle and bustle. Terminal 5 has four prayer room locations: Check-In Zone A as well as Departures Gate A8, B34 and C52. At Terminal 3, you can find prayer rooms at Departures Level 1 before security and near Gate 24 after security.
  • Families travelling with infants or small children at London Heathrow Airport should know there are Baby Changing Facilities before and after security at all London Heathrow terminals. You can find Stay & Play kid zones at each of the terminals as well: at Terminal 5A near Gate A7 and above the Departures Lounge at Terminal 3.
  • Get your travel day or night off to a good start with the London Heathrow Airport app on your mobile device. It offers live flight updates and issues instant notifications should there be changes to your flight’s schedule. You can also take advantage of special online offers for airport services like Fast Track as well as discounts offered by airport retailers and restaurants.
  • When flying to Nairobi from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), you may encounter lay-overs along the way. Ensure luggage is safe for the entire trip by visiting any one of the Departures terminals and getting bags securely wrapped at the baggage wrap centres. For a small fee you can have all your items wrapped up safely for the duration of the flight.
  • When flying to Nairobi with Lufthansa, you can guarantee your dietary, religious or cultural beliefs are catered for by choosing a pre-ordered alternative meal. Choose from Halal, Jain, Kosher, Hindu, vegan, vegetarian, low-sodium, low-cholesterol and so much more.

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Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from London Heathrow to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl.
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Direct departures

London Heathrow to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Direct returns

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl to London Heathrow

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

British Airways,Kenya Airways

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Saturday

British Airways,Kenya Airways

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Sunday

British Airways,Kenya Airways

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