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Cheapest return fare
£589
Overall average: £664
Kenya Airways
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LHR - ZNZ • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
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Shortest trip • 11h 53m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from London to Zanzibar (LON-ZNZ)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from London to Zanzibar 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.
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Recent return flight deals from London to Zanzibar

Thu, 23 Apr - Tue, 5 May
Kenya Airways Logo
18:25 - 09:20
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ZNZ
12h 55m
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04:40 - 16:15
ZNZ
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LHR
13h 35m
1 stop
£589Kenya Airways
Thu, 23 Apr - Tue, 5 May
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21:45 - 02:30
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ZNZ
26h 45m
2 stops
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17:00 - 15:05
ZNZ
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LHR
24h 05m
2 stops
£590Etihad Airways
Mon, 18 May - Fri, 22 May
Kenya Airways Logo
18:25 - 19:50
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ZNZ
23h 25m
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Kenya Airways Logo
10:10 - 16:15
ZNZ
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LHR
32h 05m
1 stop
£595Kenya Airways
Thu, 14 May - Thu, 21 May
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18:25 - 09:20
LHR
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ZNZ
12h 55m
1 stop
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04:40 - 16:15
ZNZ
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LHR
13h 35m
1 stop
£597Kenya Airways
Fri, 24 Apr - Sat, 2 May
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06:55 - 01:00
STN
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ZNZ
16h 05m
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02:55 - 16:40
ZNZ
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STN
15h 45m
2 stops
£607Turkish Airlines
Sat, 6 Jun - Thu, 18 Jun
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10:50 - 01:55
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ZNZ
13h 05m
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02:55 - 16:40
ZNZ
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STN
15h 45m
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£609Turkish Airlines
Thu, 9 Apr - Wed, 29 Apr
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09:00 - 07:30
LGW
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ZNZ
20h 30m
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15:00 - 06:40
ZNZ
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LGW
17h 40m
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£611Qatar Airways
Tue, 12 May - Tue, 19 May
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09:00 - 09:10
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ZNZ
22h 10m
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09:40 - 06:40
ZNZ
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LGW
23h 00m
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£614Multiple Airlines
Thu, 26 Mar - Thu, 9 Apr
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12:15 - 08:15
LTN
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ZNZ
17h 00m
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16:45 - 11:55
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LTN
21h 10m
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£729Multiple Airlines
Fri, 8 May - Thu, 11 Jun
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17:10 - 09:20
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ZNZ
38h 10m
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00:20 - 18:30
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20h 10m
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for London to Zanzibar flights

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

How much is a return flight from London to Zanzibar?

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 to Zanzibar departing in April.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London to Zanzibar?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from London to Zanzibar, 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 to Zanzibar is May, where tickets cost £598 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,095 and £887 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from London to Zanzibar?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from London to Zanzibar, 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 to Zanzibar, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 4% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from London to Zanzibar

Low seasonApril
Cheapest flight£222
Best time to beat the crowds (11% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (53% more expensive on average)
Flight from London Luton Airport to Zanzibar

When to book flights from London to Zanzibar

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from London to Zanzibar 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 flights from London to Zanzibar

  • Where can I get local dollars at Zanzibar Karume Airport?

    There are currency exchange booths landside and airside at Zanzibar Karume Airport, but if you want the best rates try CRDB Exchange Bureau near the parking lot. There are no ATMs on the airport grounds, so think about obtaining some Tanzanian currency before you leave London.

  • Can you name a few hotels near Zanzibar Airport with airport shuttle transfers?

    Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel offers a 24-h free return shuttle service to Zanzibar Karume Airport, while Zanzibar Beach Resort and Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar charge a small fee for the service. All three accommodation options are located within three miles of Zanzibar Karume Airport.

  • How do I get from Zanzibar Karume Airport to the city centre?

    Converted vehicles, or “dala dala”, offer service from Zanzibar Karume Airport to central locations like Stone City. Dala dalas take about 30min to get to Darajani Market downtown for about 300 TZS (£0.09) per person one-way. Since there is no car hire centre at Zanzibar Karume Airport, your only other option is a taxi.

  • What other areas are close to Zanzibar Karume Airport?

    Zanzibar Karume Airport is located on the west coast of Unjuga Island, the largest in the Zanzibar Archipelago. Unjuga has a few villages not far from Zanzibar City, including Kizimkazi 37 miles south, Pingwe 38 miles east, and Mahonda about 13 miles north of Zanzibar Karume Airport.

  • Where am I most likely to stop over on this route?

    Three of the most common airlines plying this route are Kenya Airways, British Airways and Emirates. The latter stops over in Dubai, while British Airways makes its stopover in Doha. If you choose Kenya Airways, you'll transfer planes in Nairobi. Be prepared for airport stopovers of up to 3 hours on these flights.

  • Can I hire a car at Zanzibar's Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)?

    Zanzibar Airport only has branches of local car hire companies, the main being Kibabu Cars Zanzibar. To reach it, exit the terminal and follow the circular drop-off road to your right, past the Zamani fast food area. The car rental office is will be on your left. It takes about 6-minute to walk there.

  • How do I get to London's airports on public transport?

    Yes, you'll not have a problem with this. You can reach Heathrow in roughly 15 minutes on the Heathrow Express from Paddington Station, or head to Victoria Station for a train to Gatwick (LGW) in about 30 minutes, or a bus to Luton Airport (LTN) taking around 1h 20min. For Stansted (STN), board a train at Liverpool Street Station (roughly 50 minutes), and London City Airport (LCY) is about 20 minutes away by DLR tram.

  • Which flights should I choose for best carbon-efficiency?

    Choose your airline and specific flights carefully and you can reduce your own carbon footprint pretty significantly. Kenya Airways morning and evening flights from London City Airport can save almost 50% in carbon emissions. You can also book overnight flights. Just be aware that they make two stops en route and take around 14 hours.

  • What is the cheapest flight from London to Zanzibar?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from London to Zanzibar was £222 for a one-way ticket and £589 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from London to Zanzibar?

    When flying out of London you will be using one of these airports: London City, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton, or London Stansted. You will be landing at Zanzibar Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from London to Zanzibar?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from London to Zanzibar?

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

  • What is the most popular stopover when flying to Zanzibar from London?

    Addis Ababa is the most popular stopover city among KAYAK users travelling from London to Zanzibar.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from London to Zanzibar, Emirates or Oman Air?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to Zanzibar are Emirates and Oman Air. With an average price for the route of £938 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Oman Air is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £788 and an overall rating of 8.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London to Zanzibar?

    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 to Zanzibar.

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from London to Zanzibar?

    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 Zanzibar with an airline and back to London with another airline.

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

    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 Zanzibar from London 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 to Zanzibar

  • Ethiopian Airlines and Turkish Airlines offer a one-stop service from London Heathrow Airport in lieu of direct flights to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) or Zanzibar Karume Airport. Ethiopian Airlines also runs services from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and London City Airport (LCY). Emirates and Qatar Airways also operate good services to the new International Terminal 3 at Zanzibar Airport.
  • When travelling from Central London to London Gatwick Airport, you should know that the Gatwick Express service from London Victoria Station terminates at South Terminal Train Station, London Gatwick Airport. For passengers with flights leaving from the airport’s North Terminal, there is a 24-hr shuttle bus that takes about two minutes to get there.
  • If you’re travelling with infants or youngsters at London City Airport, there are baby changing facilities in the male and female bathrooms beside Café Nero, near Gates 5 and 23, and in the accessible bathrooms near Pilot’s Bar and Kitchen. Nursing mothers can use the facilities in the airport’s First Aid Room, while the youngsters can enjoy the Play Room between Gates 5 and 6.
  • The Fast Track service at London Heathrow Airport buys you a space in the dedicated lane to bypass the crowds at terminal security checkpoints. You can pre-order online to save time and money, but if you are flying Business Class, First Class, or are a member of certain frequent flyer programmes, the service is free.
  • When you download a London airport app to your mobile device, you can take advantage of participating in special offers and discount programmes on airport services like Fast Track and parking and receive live information and any alerts relating to your flight’s gate, terminal, and arrival time.
  • Choose Heathrow (LHR) if you're travelling with children. It has a large supervised Stay & Play area packed with activities and electronic gadgets. Gatwick also has similar Kids' Zones. These are free to use.
  • Zanzibar is an archipelago off the coast of Tanzania. To explore more of that country, you can catch a domestic flight to Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere Airport (DAR) on the mainland in a little over 30min.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from London to Zanzibar

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from London to Zanzibar. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from London to Zanzibar? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3542 reviews
8.3Crew
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.2Entertainment
7.9Food
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Very nice experience in business class. Flight attendants were attentive. Foods and beverages were very good.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Mar 2026
DXB - AMM
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Very nice experience in business class. Flight attendants were attentive. Foods and beverages were very good.

The stewardess took a picture as a gift , if you asked for it. Every thing was very good, Especially the food, big and tasty. The service was good, they served water several times, very frequent.

The journey was nice, all the crews were very good and services are excellent

Great flight - Clubhouse met our needs, and the staff provided good service. Boarding felt a little chaotic, but given the size of the aircraft, it's always going to be challenging. Whilst the crew were friendly, the number of passengers meant that we received our breakfast items, but had finished breakfast before we were served a drink. Lunch was much better organised, and throughout the flight, the crew were attentive. Found the seats and ICE to be excellent. Disembarkation was fine, and everything possible to expedite the process was being done.

Three meals on a single flight is disgusting. Even if I reject them all, sleeping is impossible and all that food (especially wasted food) is just antithetical to a pleasant flight experience. People were chucking multiple abandoned trays on the floor in front of my seat.

We loved flying with Emirates in business class, the staff were fabulous, going above & beyond

The staff on board were excellent. Kind, thoughtful, helpful - not just with me but with others around that I observed. Wonderful service.

Delayed and missed connecting flight. But Emirates took care until next day flight. Thank you

The seating is spaced out nicely, The crew could have offer more drinks.

We arrived in line for check in at 6:15 p.m. but did not check in until 8:00 p.m. The line for economy check in was very long, and all of the desks 03-13 were not open, although most of them opened sporadically. The crew on board were very nice and helpful, friendly and kind. It has been many years since we flew Emirates (at least 17 years), and we notice that foot rests are no longer available in economy, but we were lucky enough to fly in the upper deck and appreciate your opening some of your flights to economy passengers in the upper deck. We will definitely fly on emirates more often! Thank you.

Extremely bad BAD BAD BAD. NEVER TURKISH AIRLINES EVER AGAIN..PIRATES COMPANY.

I have travelled many times on Turkish, but they always board at least 30-40 minutes past the stated time. If informed properly, passengers can choose to spend more time in the .lounge instead of standing around by the gate waiting to board. The new lounge at DFW was a big disappointment. The aircraft itself was a shock. In the past I have flown this sector with regular business class seating configuration of 1-2-1, The 2-3-2 seating is very disappointing after paying such high prices for tickets. The DFW to Istanbul segment was slightly better, but the Istanbul to Delhi segment was no better than premium economy. I will try to travel more on airlines which give business class passengers more value for their money.

Awful experience in Indigo, check in lines were very long with inadequate staffing. Had to wait in a warm stuffy plane on the tarmac as the flight was delayed.

They have adopted a crazy "no paper boarding passes at all cost policy". We spent half an our at the checkin stall – my elderly mother and her grandchildren were flying. She had no phone reception for some reason (besides being an inexperienced smartphone user), the kids had dumbphones, And they still won't issue a paper boarding pass. We had to do a lengthy dance with getting the boarding pass SMS on my phone and transferring them to her phone via WiFi. This was horrible, honestly. I can't imagine how they could manage it without me being there. Trees (and airline profits) should be less important than people.

Went great, they even reopened the gate for me when I arrived late.

I'm very tall so the leg room of the seats could have been a little more spacious. Otherwise, everything was excellent

Not good. I was supposed to be in Mint but got in economy class

Nothing luxury about Turkish airline compared to many other airlines

Entertainment was good. Flight was delayed, nearly missed my connecting flight. The gate was changed on several occasions. My luggage did not arrive on time and had to leave without it.

We were charged for checking in our bags! One bag per person was supposed to have been included in the ticket price, and yet Turkish Airlines charged us nearly $200 per bag!

I paid for internet that did not work and had to pay more to have it

Planes are good. However the entertainement system is slow. The headphones are of low quality and I could hardly hear a movie The movies lack subtitiles

The crew was unfriendly and very rude to name a few (Helina). I felt unsafe due to most of the cabinets were open while on flight. All in all the flight was ok, but the crew needed more training on customer service most of all for international flights.

Delay not posted, only departure time listed- not boarding time. We left an hour late and arrived 45 min late. Restrooms had backed up sinks and toilets not flushed ) passenger error). Lots of screen for entertainment didn’t work. But we arrived with our luggage

I had a memorable experience. I dont have any comments at this time regarding waht could be better.

The crew was not helping us in the airports ..Very bad experience..the washrooms are not meeting the expectations..need more good service... The hotel service was good but there is a very long wait time which wasted time to go through..

They only gave us 30 minutes to make an international connecting flight. We didn’t make the connection but they did do a good job rebooking us despite the chaos. Our bags didn’t make it back and their process for customer support is pretty bad when it comes to luggage.

My recent experience with ASKY Airlines was disappointing. The check-in process was disorganized, and I was provided with inaccurate information regarding baggage requirements, resulting in unforeseen expenses. Additionally, the ground staff demonstrated a lack of professionalism and appeared insufficiently trained to handle passenger needs effectively. Regrettably, this initial encounter has left me reluctant to consider future travel with the airline.

POSITIVES The hostesses were mostly pleasant, NEGATIVES The full flight wifi was horrible, hardly able to use it. My charger port was not working which made me use my neighbour's port which resulted in an accident which ruined her flight. During dinner, meat ran out when the cart got to us forcing us to eat vegetarian which was not great. We watched everyone around us eating meat. My wifi did not transfer to the second leg of my trip as they promised as they changed the plane. I was thrown off the window seat I booked for the 2nd leg of my journey as they changed planes, all done at my expense. This was not a cheap flight ($2600) which i hurriedly had to book to attend my mother's funeral who passed away suddenly. I was honestly disappointed with the whole saga as I heard Ethiopian Airlines was one of Africa's best.

Delays delays making us miss or next connection to IAD hence having to stay additional 24 hrs in Addis Ababa

They boarded backwards so our zone meant nothing!!! My TV was broken, the remote was broke, the head set jack was broke! So i was stuck for 15 hours with no form of entertainment!!! The service was ok but they didn't check on us or serve many snacks. They acted like you were a burden when you hit the call button.

The plane was delayed almost three hours because boarding was unorganized then we were delayed even longer because the plane had an issue. The plane didn't look well maintained, there was also alot of tape on the exterior. I won't fly kenya air ways again after this trip.

The crew was good but the entertainment was poor . All old movies and TV shows and very few of them. Needs current entertainment. Seats too firm. Food just ok. Nice though to have option with upgrade of no one sitting in middle seat

Our luggage was supposed to be checked through from Arusha to Cape Town. We didn't know that it was a self transfer in Johannisburg. Kayak should not have sold this flight combination with out a self transfer alert.

There was chaos checking because of a canceled flight the day prior. Also, we had an issue with tickets. The KQ agent went above a d beyond to help us get on board the flight Overall the 13+ hour flight is uncomfortable in coach. I may try to upgrade on return

For a long haul flight, the seats were too narrow. Paid for extra legroom but wish I could have paid for width! I was pressed against another person for the whole donation of the flight.

Delayed flight made my day very long, but other than that KQ got me to my destination in good shape.

The nice treatment and lovely pilots who accepted my son inside for a photo.So lovely of them

Got delayed for over 24 hours. Fight was cancelled. Was put up at a nice hotel whose kitchen was unfortunately not prepared for the sudden influx of guests The headphone jacks on the seat were loose and sound kept getting dropped over the headphones. Food was good though. Certain items (Amarula) were not available for purchase over the on-plane duty free. Had been told i would pick my luggage at my final destination*wrong* had to pick it up in JFK and recheck it and then got charged for it**** too tired to argue with the Delta staff on the issue.... after a 15 hr flight.

I’m very disappointed for this trip and I will never travel again in this airline. In addition, I don’t recommend to any human being to travel to Kenya Airways. They keep me at Nairobi for 4 days without care. I was at Nairobi from 6 a.m Morning up to 10 a:m Thursday. For that reason, I have trouble for my work and may be I will lose my job. During for those 4 days I didn’t have my medicine, I didn’t have clothes to change because all my clothes were in my checked bags. On Thursday, when I got flight, they don’t even apologize for all consequences I had. During for those 4 days, I learned many things for this airline. It is their system to treat passengers like this because they had hundreds or thousands passengers around Nairobi waiting for their flights after their original flights cancelled. If I lose my job, I planned to file claim to the airline. This is not airline to travel with.

You will pay for everything and feels like the airplane is old

The luggage problem I previously mentioned was actually this flight

The flight was delayed due to snow in Frankfurt. There wasn't much information from BA or the airport, but Kayak was great and kept me informed of the delay and gate changes.

Late takeoff, but on time landing. Lost bags, 3 days to find them, still in transit to my location. Power outlets broken, Wi-Fi not working, so much for working on the long flight.

Good. For a long flight. The comfort of the seat could be better. Also, the food was « normal » plane food. Not indian plane food unfortunately! Everything else was smooth and great.

The seats were comfortable. So many empty seats allowed for stretching out and sleeping. The onboard entertainment was pretty good. The cabin crew were so kind and kept the passengers well- hydrated, and well fed.

We had American Airlines on our return and it was confusing if we were going with Aa or BA I had 2 different flight numbers and didn’t get our gate until it was boarding. So we were a bit nervous as the which it was

No WiFi. No food. 250 ml of water only drink option. No entertainment options. Extremely bare bones flight

Economy seats were good and spacious. Much better than virgin by a mile.

It’s the old style plane with the old Ying Yang seats doesn’t compare to other airlines with newer planes.

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