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Recommended return deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly to Nairobi.
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17:30 - 00:50LHR-NBO
29h 20m1 stop
07:20 - 20:30NBO-LHR
15h 10m1 stop
£356SAUDIA
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Sun, 27 Apr - Fri, 2 May
17:30 - 00:50LHR-NBO
29h 20m1 stop
07:20 - 07:30NBO-LHR
26h 10m2 stops
£380SAUDIA
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Sun, 18 May - Fri, 13 Jun
14:30 - 01:55MAN-NBO
33h 25m1 stop
05:55 - 13:30NBO-MAN
33h 35m1 stop
£435Egyptair
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Sun, 27 Apr - Mon, 19 May
14:30 - 04:45MAN-NBO
12h 15m1 stop
05:55 - 13:30NBO-MAN
33h 35m1 stop
£442Egyptair
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Thu, 1 May - Fri, 16 May
11:00 - 22:00LGW-NBO
9h 00mdirect
23:40 - 06:50NBO-LGW
9h 10mdirect
£473Kenya Airways
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Sat, 30 Aug - Sun, 7 Sep
11:00 - 22:00LGW-NBO
9h 00mdirect
23:40 - 06:50NBO-LGW
9h 10mdirect
£474Kenya Airways
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Thu, 28 Aug - Sun, 7 Sep
14:55 - 12:20LGW-NBO
19h 25m2 stops
13:00 - 06:40NBO-LGW
19h 40m2 stops
£629RwandAir
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Tue, 6 May - Tue, 13 May
20:30 - 20:45EDI-NBO
22h 15m1 stop
23:10 - 11:45NBO-EDI
14h 35m1 stop
£649British Airways
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Mon, 21 Apr - Mon, 28 Apr
20:25 - 20:45GLA-NBO
22h 20m1 stop
23:10 - 12:10NBO-GLA
15h 00m1 stop
£720British Airways
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Tue, 8 Apr - Fri, 2 May
14:45 - 20:10EDI-NBO
27h 25m2 stops
20:50 - 13:40NBO-EDI
18h 50m2 stops
£845RwandAir
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Mon, 12 May - Mon, 26 May

Flights to Nairobi - Travel Insights & Trends

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 London, at £275 return. The most popular connection is from London to Nairobi and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as £356 in the last 3 days.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Nairobi?

The average price of all round-trip flights to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Nairobi is Wednesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as £665. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where round-trip prices are £701 on average.

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 £547 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets from the United Kingdom is £882 and £881 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is May with an average price of £651.

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

The average price for all round-trip flights to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport is generally in the afternoon, when round-trip flights cost £691 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 £1,116.

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 £557 return, from London Heathrow Airport £567 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 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets to Nairobi

Low season

June

High season

December

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Most popular time to fly (37% more expensive on average)
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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 London, at £275 return. The most popular connection is from London to Nairobi and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as £356 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 £559. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost £329 and departed from London Heathrow Airport.

  • 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.

  • How many direct flights to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport are there each week?

    Each week there are around 14 direct flights from within United Kingdom to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport. The most common day for departures is Monday, with 14% of flights taking off on this day.

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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 £970, from London Heathrow £1,038
  • 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.
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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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Nairobi? 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.
7.4
SAUDIAOverall score based on 604 reviews
7.9Crew
7.5Comfort
7.0Entertainment
7.6Boarding
7.1Food
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My gag was left at liayad airport when I landed at jeddah airport 9 am I waited for my bags at jeddah airport till 2.45 pm almost 6 hrs bad very bad

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Mar 2025LHE - RUH
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My gag was left at liayad airport when I landed at jeddah airport 9 am I waited for my bags at jeddah airport till 2.45 pm almost 6 hrs bad very bad

Apart from chaotic boarding - which I totally understand was outside the control of gate staff. It was comfortable mid haul flight. Well done to cabin crew for their patience and hospitality with largely elderly passengers returning from pilgrimage.

The intettainme is old stuff and difficult to get by WiFi and the chair is not comfortable at all although the staff were excellent but beyond their limited

Overall a great experience, no movies were available. Bags were delivered a bit late. Seat controls were not working well. I couldn't make my bed fully flat.

It is almost 7 hours journey ,you should have provided with TV entertainment and mobile charging

I think the staff was short. Being Vegan, I ordered a custom meal. The meal was not provided both two ways. I assume they forgot. They were short on staff. It was taking for ever to provide service. people were getting restless.

Very poor show. Flight got delayed due to fog in Lahore. This is understandable. However, no arrangements were made for nany hours, once some things was organised, there was no leadership, no support to families with children's, disabled passengers. Took to hotel where it took 3 hours to sort out room allocation, that after finding partner to a minimum of 4 people. Couples were asked to find another couple before room is allocated. After 2 5 Hours of reaching room,return journey started with total chaos, no leadership at airport. Several derours to finally get new boarding passes. Asking the reason why flight was cancelled, the Saudi airline staff recommended using other Airlines in future.Finally boarding nobody inside the aeroplane helping old, illiterate to find their allocated sears. Sort out luggage storage. All the staff stayed in their kitchen areas to let passengers sort out. In-flight service wad good. Overall very poor experience.

It’s very tiring journey with only 3 seats in a row and not good for family of four. Online checkin don’t work and unable to select the seats while going.

Ok, the flight was not full yet I had people on both sided and the chairs were tight. Only 2 kinds of snacks didn’t even have milk for the coffee.

Economy seats are better than most other international airlines. Crew is nice, food is halal and pretty good. Seatback tv selection is ok, not great. Wifi is poor and crazy expensive, "free" messaging lasts 15 minutes and capped at 3mb, full flight plans are $50 USD and still very tightly data capped.

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.

Was very good, was happy with the way staff were smiling and how they were approachable

A child was loud throughout which made the trip less than optimal. Crew was great and professional. They need to change the automatic seat belt announcement which is too loud and had other unneeded words like "this is XYZ announcement number one'

Love the dreamliner plane. It's such a smooth ride, I don't notice that it's 15 hours in the air. The staff are great and they don't overstuff you with food.

I really like this airline. The staff are lovely and friendly, the planes are tidy and unfussy. I would rate them at the top of the African Airline carriers.

Delayed by 4 hours with inadequate advance notifications which caused us a lot of consternation and angst. I will never fly or recommend your airline again

Flight was changed 3 times, from a night flight to a day flight, and then delayed by 5h…

Kenya Airways delayed my flights for 7 days. Each delayed, they notified me last minute. This is ridiculous.

The kindness and good humor of all the people who this flight possible was a joy.

Awful, we had a delay of 3 hrs, impacting in my transfer flight to Cape town, and Kenya airways didnt do anything. They sent me twice to transfer services in Nairobi, not been available to sleep (from 1 am to 5 am); without any update.

It's the only direct flight between Accra and Nairobi, and you pay for it! Food is better on Asky. No entertainment on flight from Accra to Nairobi, but there other way did have screens. Generally timely boarding and departure.

Delayed flight due to lack of crew caused me to miss my connection

Please make sure the number of seats matches the number of overhead bins and passengers don't carry on more than one bag.

It was difficult to board from London to accra. Had to get there an hour before and almost missed the flight. Did not get enough rest time at the lounge

Seating is tight if you don’t upgrade. Food was decent. Boarding and unboarding was efficient. Smooth flight. Could make upgrades more affordable

American Airlines seemed to run a 'dry' flight. No alcohol was offered at any point with meals. Breakfast was a bit tasteless. The 'hot pocket' whatever that is, was horrid breadish pastry with very little filling. Decaf coffee was horrid. Seats didn't seem as wide or spacious as usual, especually for a ten hour flight.

We found the bag drop/ check-in proceedure at T5 unnecessarily complicated. We paid extra for seat selection in advance and were allocated worse seats at T5. We found the check-in person was not particularly helpful although the the staff at the gate were super good.

Very dated plane. Seat was firm and uncomfortable. Entertainment system almost laughably outdated. Poor audio. Picture was always too dark.

The worst travel experience of my life. Boarding chaos, delays and disorganisation at every stage. The worst of many was sitting in freezing temperatures for 10 hours whilst asking all cabin crew to turn the heat up to no avail.

The seats on the plane and at Heathrow Airport are so uncomfortable

BA have long since lost their way. They are a budget airline without the budget fares. Everything from booking to boarding to flying to arrival is just plain ordinary. I fly BA if the only alternative is Ryanair who are even worse. Otherwise we fly KLM or Lufthansa who are so much better.

Check in was madness. Boarding was madness. The flight itself was OK, and the flight attendants were nice. Connection to my next flight was two hours. But based on my arrival gate in Cairo, and next departure gate in Cairo, the whole two hours were needed given the inefficient procedures. At the end of my journey (connected to Lufthansa after Egyptair), my checked luggage did not arrive, and after 4 days, has still not arrived.

Everything was ok except cleanliness of the plane, it was poor.

It was appalling! Using small aircraft for 5 hour flights is ridiculous! No legroom, terrible food, no drinks apart from water, tea and coffee (once only) makes it a terrible experience. The cabin staff really badly handled the behaviour of an extremely obnoxious woman who insisted on fully reclining her seat for the duration of the flight with a very tall man behind her. She abused his and the staff and they were not able to deal with her at all other than to tell the man that they are reclining seats and they could not prevent her from doing so. They were also very slow to react when a large nu of passengers stood up and started taking their luggage out of the overhead bins whilst the aircraft was still taxiing at Heathrow. I will never fly Egypt Air again! I know this isn’t the airline’s fault but the security at Cairo airport was a joke. With the terrible security record on flights out of Egypt, they really need to take it seriously. Scanners weren’t working, liquids were allowed on, only one person operating the cray machine and searching bags caused a massive backlog of people…I’m convinced you could have got anything onto that plane if you were determined enough. By the way, it was the same story in Aswan airport.

The plane was old and several things were broken including my seat. The sinks in the restrooms didn’t drain. The armrest on my seat was broken so the seat was constantly reclined. The tray table was broken. The fabric was coming off the seats. The overhead bin doors wouldn’t stay locked. The hotel accommodation was disgusting.

Boarding was chaotic and disorganized, and the foot rest to my seat was broken. But the food was good and the flight attendants were kind and attentive.

So bad we never travel with Egypt air bad service smells bad food bad Ching my sets to back

Food was terrible (I tried the beef plate). Service is improved. The plane is new so it was good enough

Horrible old filthy airplane with brooking seat and entertainment system

Boarding was a nightmare. Still the B773s don’t have WIFI and are a something from the 90s in terms of comfort.

Cairo airport has probably the most stressful and overcomplicated security system in the world. Can't really blame Egypt Airlines.

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