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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from London to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 09:40 and lands at 18:27
• Latest: departs at 17:25 and lands at 02:12.

The flight takes about 8h 47m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from London to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A direct flight from London to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport takes 8h 47m, covering 4,240 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from London to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport range from £580 to £838, with an average of £681 over the past 12 months. Anything below £580 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 3% above the £681 route average. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £534 return via Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED), compared with £729 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £30–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on London to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from London to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £352, which is 19% below the typical average for this route.

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport (NBO) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £19 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Autounion Car Rental
• GREEN MOTION
• Hertz
• Right Cars
• Europcar

Flights from London to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport may depart from several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN). Flights usually arrive at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the London to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport route, 29% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 20m.

One-stop flights from London to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 22% of one-stop connections
• Kigali Intl (KGL) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 5% on flights from London to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £671 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £704, a difference of £34.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between London and Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Kenya Airways
• British Airways

Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 11h 57m, compared to 12h 04m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 12h 51m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport is 3 hours ahead of London (Eastern Africa Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating London to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport flights:

• Kenya Airways: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• British Airways: offers free seat selection
• Virgin Atlantic: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Kenya Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Virgin Atlantic: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

When flying from London to Nairobi, you will be departing from one of the major London airports: London Heathrow, London Gatwick, London Stansted, London City or London Luton. Most flights depart from Heathrow, but it is possible to find departures from the other airports (usually including a stopover). In Nairobi you will arrive at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

Direct flights from London to Nairobi are available with British Airways or Kenya Airways, both of which depart from London Heathrow. If you are willing to include a stopover in a city such as Amsterdam, Paris, Cairo or Dubai, you can choose from many other carriers, such as KLM, Air France, Air Egypt and Emirates.

There are both international and local car hire firms present in Nairobi, several of which have offices at the airport. Check online with your preferred rental company, such as Avis, Hertz or Sixt – many are open 24h a day.

Although it is possible to take a local bus or minibus from Nairobi Airport to the city centre, departures are infrequent and services may be slow. The quickest way to reach your final destination is probably to take a taxi. Cabs are available 24h a day outside the terminal (note that drivers of official taxis are not allowed to wait inside the building) and you will need to negotiate a fare before getting in.

If you feel hungry after your flight from London to Nairobi, you can refuel as soon as you arrive at the airport. The Karibu Café and The Kenchic Inn are both located in Arrivals, while The Pub is accessible landside in Departures.

The majority of one-stop flights on this route are operated by Emirates, KLM and Lufthansa. If you choose Emirates, you'll stop at Dubai International Airport (DXB). Flying with KLM, you'll change planes at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS), and you'll stop at Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) with Lufthansa as your carrier.

The UK has a national policy covering accessibility at all its airports. Besides being fully wheelchair accessible, they also have facilities for those with hidden disabilities, like induction loops. If you need personal assistance, let your airline or travel agency know at least 48 hours before you arrive at the airport.

There are a few considerations here. Heathrow and Gatwick have more facilities, but they're very busy airports. Luton (LTN) and Stansted (STN) are quieter. A big factor is how spread out they are around the city. Gatwick is quite a bit south of London, while Luton and Stansted are further north. Heathrow is on the far western outskirts, and London City Airport (LCY) is near central London. Choose the most convenient airport for where you're coming from.

You can choose between two airlines to save around 55% in CO2 emissions. The first is KLM, which offers one-stop flights from Heathrow and London City Airport via Amsterdam. You can also book your flight with Kenya Airways, all leaving from London City. These also stop in Amsterdam.