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Cheapest return fare
£462
Overall average: £563
RwandAir
Fri 6/3Thu 26/3
LHR - NBO • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£467
Typical prices: £506-£535
Kenya Airways
Thu 23/4Sun 10/5
LGW - NBO • Direct
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Cheap Flights to Nairobi

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

Fri, 6 Mar - Thu, 26 Mar
RwandAir Logo
20:30 - 20:10
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NBO
20h 40m
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13:00 - 06:20
NBO
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LHR
20h 20m
1 stop
£462RwandAir
Mon, 2 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar
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09:40 - 03:30
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NBO
14h 50m
1 stop
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04:20 - 21:00
NBO
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LHR
19h 40m
1 stop
£463Egyptair
Mon, 23 Feb - Thu, 19 Mar
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13:05 - 14:40
LGW
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NBO
46h 35m
2 stops
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04:50 - 23:55
NBO
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LGW
22h 05m
1 stop
£463Multiple Airlines
Thu, 23 Apr - Sun, 10 May
Kenya Airways Logo
11:00 - 21:55
LGW
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NBO
8h 55mdirect
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23:40 - 06:50
NBO
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LGW
9h 10mdirect
£467Kenya Airways
Tue, 14 Apr - Wed, 13 May
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05:55 - 20:35
BHX
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NBO
12h 40m
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22:50 - 17:30
NBO
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BHX
20h 40m
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£468Lufthansa
Sun, 12 Apr - Sun, 26 Apr
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05:55 - 20:35
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12h 40m
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22:50 - 17:40
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BHX
20h 50m
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£470Lufthansa
Sun, 8 Mar - Wed, 18 Mar
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:00 - 13:10
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NBO
24h 10m
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17:30 - 05:40
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15h 10m
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£470Ethiopian Air
Tue, 21 Apr - Wed, 20 May
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MAN
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NBO
16h 40m
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17:30 - 08:30
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MAN
17h 00m
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£476Ethiopian Air
Thu, 19 Mar - Mon, 23 Mar
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24h 55m
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14h 05m
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£810British Airways
Sun, 15 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar
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12h 10m
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£812British Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Nairobi

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

What is the cheapest flight to Nairobi?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Nairobi was found on the route from Manchester, at £191 one-way and £462 return. The most popular connection is from London to Nairobi and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as £462 in the last 3 days.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights 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 to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport is May, where tickets cost £623 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, where the average cost of tickets from the United Kingdom is £1,131 and £975 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is May with an average price of £525.

What is a good deal for flights to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, 25% of our users found tickets to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport for the following prices or less: From London Gatwick Airport £293 one-way - £530 return, from London Heathrow Airport £365 one-way - £586 return.

How far in advance should I book a flight 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 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, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 65 days before departure.

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Good to know - Cheap tickets to Nairobi

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight£191
Best time to beat the crowds (19% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (35% more expensive on average)
Flight from Manchester to Nairobi

When to book flights to Nairobi

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FAQs - booking Nairobi flights

  • Is there an on-site hotel at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

    While there are no hotels within the terminal building, both the Airport View Plaza Hotel and Nairobi Airport Hotel are a short drive from Nairobi Airport (5min and 10min respectively). Both offer day rooms for transiting passengers and the Nairobi Airport Hotel can arrange a free, 24-hour shuttle service.

  • What is the best way to get from Nairobi Airport to the city centre?

    It is possible to use one of the inexpensive Citi Hoppa buses to reach Nairobi city centre and various suburban areas, but the fastest and safest way to get to the city centre is to take a taxi. The airport website offers a quick and easy advance booking process, with a private transfer to central locations costing around 2,500-3,500 KES (19-2,660 GBP).

  • Where can I go to freshen up at Nairobi Airport?

    Passengers in need of a shower after long flights to Nairobi can find basic facilities in the Turkish Airlines Star Alliance Lounge located in Terminal 1E. If you do not hold a Priority Pass already, you can pay a fee on the door to access the lounge for 3h, including the showers.

  • Does Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport offer services for families?

    There are small children’s play areas located throughout the airport, but other facilities (including baby changing) are rather basic. If you have a long layover with children, it may be worth accessing one of the lounges, the majority of which offer children’s rooms.

  • Are there any direct flights from the UK to Nairobi?

    You can find direct flights from the UK to Nairobi, which take around 8h 35min to arrive. Direct flights depart from London Heathrow and arrive at Nairobi Airport. British Airways and Kenya Airways operate along this route. Although direct flights might be more expensive, they save you the stress of long layovers and changing flights along the way.

  • Where can I stop over on the way to Nairobi?

    Depending on the carrier you choose, you can stop over at a number of destinations on your way to Nairobi. Emirates flights stop over in Dubai, Egypt Air flights stop over in Cairo and SAUDIA flights stop over in Jeddah. You can also spend a few days in Addis Ababa if you fly Ethiopian Air, Doha if you book a flight on Qatar Airways and Paris or Amsterdam if you travel on Kenya Airways.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Nairobi?

    In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Nairobi was found on the route from Manchester, at £191 one-way and £462 return. The most popular connection is from London to Nairobi and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as £462 in the last 3 days.

  • How far is Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport from central Nairobi?

    The distance between Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport and the city centre of Nairobi is 8 miles.

  • How much is a flight to Nairobi?

    On average, a flight to Nairobi costs £523. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost £200 and departed from London Gatwick Airport.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Nairobi?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Nairobi is Monday where tickets can be as cheap as £619. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Friday, where prices are £671 on average.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights 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 to Nairobi.

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights 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 with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight 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 up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport is generally in the morning, when flights cost £637 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £816.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Nairobi

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Nairobi? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to Nairobi for the following prices or less: Cheap flights to Nairobi from London Gatwick £883, from London Heathrow £1,118
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Nairobi flight deals.
  • Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport (NBO), commonly referred to as Nairobi Airport, is the busiest airport in East Africa and a popular transit stop. It is the hub for the national carrier Kenya Airways, one of several airlines to offer direct flights to Nairobi from the UK.
  • The airport is divided into two terminals, which service international and domestic flight routes (T1) and low-cost domestic carriers (T2). If you are transferring to a connecting flight at Nairobi Airport, you will find a dedicated transfer bus that offers a free shuttle service between T1 Arrivals and T2 Departures.
  • Several lounges are available at Nairobi Airport, a selection of which can be accessed even without a lounge membership. Pay-on-the-door passes are available at the Simba Lounge, KQ Domestic Lounge and Turkish Airlines Lounge, all of which are located in T1.
  • Business travellers can make use of basic facilities in the airport’s business centre, and there is also a post office in the Main Hall of T1. Some lounges also offer business facilities, such as printing, faxing and conference services.
  • Passengers in need of medical attention after their flights to Nairobi should stop by the Port Health Clinic or visit the 24/7 airport pharmacy to pick up some basic self-help items.
  • There is a small selection of shops and eateries available in Nairobi Airport, but it is worth noting that the majority close in the early evening. While the airport stays open 24 hours a day, travellers with an overnight layover may prefer to seek out a hotel.
  • To reduce your carbon footprint when you’re travelling from the UK to Nairobi, book a flight with Kenya Airways or British Airways. Compared to average flights on this route, these airlines emit 55% less CO2, making them a more sustainable option. You could also look for flights on fuel-efficient modern airplanes.
  • Passengers who require special assistance should contact the airline directly for assistance on board the aircraft. To receive special assistance at Nairobi Airport, passengers with reduced mobility should organise this 48 hours in advance so the Customer Service teams can prepare for your arrival and help you through the terminal.
  • If you are unable to locate your luggage once you arrive at Nairobi Airport, check with KAA security in the Arrival Terminal who are responsible for lost and found property. You can also store your luggage at the airport for a fee at the KAA Information Desk.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Nairobi

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Nairobi. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from the United Kingdom to Nairobi. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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RwandAirOverall score based on 40 reviews
7.8Boarding
7.3Food
7.7Comfort
6.7Entertainment
8.0Crew
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Because of the long lay over hour, Rwand Air offered a free hotel accomodation and transport. This was highly appreciate d

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Because of the long lay over hour, Rwand Air offered a free hotel accomodation and transport. This was highly appreciate d

Pleasant, relaxed flight. I had 2 seats to myself, which was a bonus. I couldn't find a flight tracker ap so I could know where we were but that's a minor complaint. On the plus side, the passenger announcements did not come through my earphones but were on main speakers only. That was a nice touch.

Flight delayed by 3 hours 45 mins and no explanation given or apology. Rebooked on a flight departing to final destination 48 hrs later and baggage not delivered.

My outbound flight was grounded in Lusaka so we never made it to Paris. DO NOT fly this airline you will be stranded and your plans will be completely disrupted

Inflight entertainment with electronic charging stations can help during a long flight.

The flight was delayed with no notice. No inflight entertainment. Communication is vital in any business.

Poor communication: Flight come directly to kigali , didn’t come via mumbasa. Favouring to Rwandan passenger to move from economic to bussiness class after flight depart. Where they don’t asked other older passenger who need more comfort. Rude staff : chekin airport at Mumbai. Talking in local language (marathi) while serving and no sorry no thank you attitude.

A bit chaotic boarding flight but over all good experience.

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

It is nice and great but the houstees crew are all the way back arguing with customers and behavior issues same of the crew i saw that also all the trips were very much butter!

I have my baggage left either in Jeddah or Addis and undelivered to Abuja

The Boeing 737 MAX on this route, flown in the middle of the night, is an UTTER FAILURE for business travellers. The whole point of business travel is to arrive alert and recover from travel quickly, and this little aeroplane with its quarter recline uncomfortable business seats does nothing for that. It’s a small step up from economy in that you have decent legroom, but that’s it. Absolute margin at the cost of the traveller.

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

It was an old aircraft, stiff seats almost wooden chairs with thin cushions. Food was ok.

Traveling with Ethiopian is always a good experience. I also enjoy the stay at skylight hotel in Addis

The flight is packed and it feels like the space per individual has gotten smaller. Excruciating for a 14hr flight.

Were not told that carryon laggage has to be only 12 kgs but my bag was heavier asked to pay an additional $550.00. I could have upgraded to a bussiness class for that price and no one at the gate to upgrade but able to take money for the extra weight. I felt like this was a setup scam.

I purchased the upgrade to have 3 seats open, so I was able to sleep 9 hours. Without that I would have been miserable

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.

This one is not bad even it is late, but they apologize and every time they announced the update.

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.

They weight duty free goods at check in and count the weight as carry on luggage. Results : for 4 bottles I had to opay $150. rip off. Be careful to avoid any duty free shopping at Dubai airport

Flight map did not work. Crew was great, food was good, plane took off on time and landed early. That's all I can ask.

I was asked at the gate to put my carry-on luggage into the metal size-checking unit and it scratched my luggage. I suggest lining it with a cloth to prevent damage to passengers’ luggage.

Come on. A two hour, 7am flight and a small bottle of water and a tiny chocolate bar was provided. No coffee, no nothing. Poor.

Paid for exit row at the back of the plane. Window seat with lots of leg space. Food was inedible (as usual). Brought my own.

Lufthansa is turning into a budget airline. On transfers, the luggage never arrives if you have less than 2 hours for the transfer. This is happened to me multiple times when I end up on flights serviced by Lufthansa. The first leg of the flight was serviced by Discover Airlines. It was a 3-hour flight and they only offer a glass of water. Everything else is for purchase. I purchased my ticket as economy which should have included a bag but it ended up booking as economy light so I had to pay for a bag in each direction.

Efficiency of staff, and comfort and cleanliness of aircraft was all great. Maybe a hot drink without payment at that time in the morning would be good!

Horrible seats. They were just coach seats with the middle seat blocked with a dirty seat tray.

The plane was late (as was my flight out from Birmingham the day before)

The flight was delayed by an hour. Made the connection uncomfortably tight.

When we went to the lounge they told us to go into the main lounge and not the full business class section, later they told me that Lufthansa wont pay the full fee to alloq the business class passengers entry to the nicer sectikn where all the other airlines nusiness class passengers go into. Very poor arrangement.

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

Really appreciated the care, attention and friendliness of cabin crew. Very comfortable, prompt and efficient 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.

I was unable to board this flight because of visa changes that I was not alerted about and I’ve been unable to contact Kayak to obtain a refund / credit anything.

Entertainment system didn't work well. Also no new movies and limited choice of other programmes. . And only one USB A charger option. Most modern electronic items needs USB C. Planes should offer both

My touch screen at my seat wasn't working, the films BA advertised on the website for this flight were not available, and the plane was a little dated, food was good and the staff were good, just let down by the aircraft facilities.

The space in the seat was okay, the staff were friendly, the entertainment system, my touch screen was not working and some of the films listed on the website for the flight were not available.

Did not like the seating configuration at all with 2+3+2 in business class. Lacking total privacy and comfort

Check-in experience, for business call please provide a premium experience

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