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

• Earliest: departs at 09:10 and lands at 18:33
• Latest: departs at 23:59 and lands at 09:22.

The flight takes about 9h 23m.

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

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to London takes 9h 23m, 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 Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to London range from £621 to £840, with an average of £730 over the past 12 months. Anything below £621 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 6% above the £730 route average. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £519 return via Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED), compared with £793 for direct.

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

One-way fares from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to London are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £288, which is 27% below the typical average for this route.

Since London is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near London Heathrow Airport (LHR) – daily rates from around £5:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• Hertz

Near London Gatwick Airport (LGW) – daily rates from around £6:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• U-Save
• Europcar
• Alamo

Near London City Airport (LCY) – daily rates from around £8:

• GREEN MOTION
• Budget
• Hertz
• Avis
• Sixt

Near London Stansted Airport (STN) – daily rates from around £7:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• U-Save

Near London Luton Airport (LTN) – daily rates from around £8:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Alamo
• Europcar
• U-Save

Flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to London usually depart from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) and may arrive at 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).

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

• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 22% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) – 18% of one-stop connections
• Kigali Intl (KGL) – 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 9% on flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to London. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £702 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £770, a difference of £68.

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 Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport and London. 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 56m, compared to 12h 30m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 12h 40m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

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

Some of the most popular sights in London are Hyde Park, Tower Bridge, and Royal Albert Hall. These are among the most viewed places in London on KAYAK.

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

• Kenya Airways: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• British Airways: offers extra legroom
• American Airlines: 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
• American Airlines: 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.

If a youngster is travelling alone to London from Kenya, it will be mandatory that they are booked in with an Unaccompanied Minor service. Emirates is ideal on this route as they cater for children between 5 and 12, and can extend the service into the child’s teens if it offers more peace of mind. They will appoint a crew member to guide your child through the entire flying process, including stopovers.

If you book with Qatar, Emirates, British Airways and others, you can find health-based dishes on the Special Meals menu, which is to be ordered for 24 hours ahead of take-off. On these menus you can find meals that cater for special diets such as low-fat, low-sodium, gluten-intolerant, low-lactose, vegetarian in several variations and vegan. Some of the religion-based meals are also very healthy such as Jain, Hindu and Muslim.

All of the airlines will allow your service dog to travel with you in the cabin as that is the role the animal is playing for you as a passenger. The animal will need to be restrained and in some cases, muzzled. You will also need to book it in when you book your own ticket and have a valid certificate of training as well as an updated health passport. Be sure to check if your airline also allows service animals that serve emotional needs, or only physical ones.

It is exceptionally easy to reach downtown London once you arrive at LHR. The airport has a Tube station at Terminals 2, 3, 4 and 5. From here, you will find the Tube train goes to various stations around London and has the Piccadilly line, which is very popular for downtown. You can also catch a traditional London cab right outside the airport.