Kenya · NBO
Flights to Nairobi from the UK
Nairobi is served direct from London and is the usual gateway for onward travel into Kenya and the wider region. If you are continuing to Mombasa, Kisumu or a safari airstrip, tell us at the enquiry stage — the connection is much cheaper booked as one ticket than added afterwards.
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Flights from the UK to Nairobi
We quote every one of these by hand. Pick a departure airport and we will come back with the real fare on your dates.
Departure dates shown are examples and move forward automatically — we are not holding these seats. Prices, where shown, are indicative and change daily.
Airport
Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO)
Flight time
about 8h 40m direct from London
Best time to go
June to October, and January to February
Currency
Kenyan Shilling (KES)
Time zone
GMT+3
Country
Kenya
Flight times are approximate and depend on the routing. Ask us for the exact schedule on your dates.
When to go to Nairobi
Based on the climate and the school and holiday calendar, not on fares. We have no live pricing — ask us for the actual cost on your dates.
Time in Nairobi
London
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Nairobi
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3 hours ahead of London · GMT+3
How long it takes to Nairobi
Usually connecting through
The cheapest fare is often the longest journey. Tell us which matters more and we will price both.
Flying to Nairobi from your airport
Journey length from each UK airport — hours, not fares.
- LHRLondon Heathrow8h 42m
Kenya Airways, British Airways
- LGWLondon Gatwick12h–16h
via Doha or Dubai
- MANManchester12h–16h
via Doha or Dubai
- BHXBirmingham12h–16h
via Doha or Dubai
- EDIEdinburgh12h–16h
via Doha or Dubai
- GLAGlasgow12h–16h
via Doha or Dubai
Leaving from a regional airport usually means one stop — sometimes cheaper than the train to Heathrow, sometimes not. Ask us and we will price both.
Who flies to Nairobi
These are the carriers we most often quote on this route. The cheapest is rarely the same one twice, which is the reason to let us check rather than assume.
Kenya Airways
British Airways
Qatar Airways
EmiratesBefore you travel to Nairobi
Entry
Kenya uses an electronic travel authorisation applied for online before departure, including for short visits.
Health
A yellow fever certificate is frequently requested, particularly if you have travelled from an at-risk country. Much of Kenya is malarial.
How far ahead to start
Real lead times for Nairobi — the parts that cannot be rushed.
8 weeks before
Vaccinations
Some courses take time to complete, and a yellow fever certificate is only valid from 10 days after the jab.
6 weeks before
Visa
Applications for Nairobi are among the slower ones we handle. Starting early costs nothing; starting late can cost the trip.
On the day you book
Travel insurance
Cancellation cover only protects you against what happens after the policy starts, so buying it later leaves a gap.
1 week before
Confirm baggage
Extra allowance bought in advance costs far less than at the airport desk — the usual sting on this route.
24 hours before
Check in
Seats fill fast on busy routes and families get split up. Confirm the schedule at the same time.
Requirements depend on your nationality, not where you live, and they change without notice. Confirm yours at gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice before booking anything non-refundable — or just ask us. Our travel guide covers passports, visas and vaccinations in full.
What does Nairobi cost right now?
Fares on this route move daily and differ by UK departure airport. Tell us your dates and we will come back with a real price — including baggage, which is where these routes usually catch people out.
Flying to Nairobi — your questions
The things people ask us most about this route. Anything else, just call 020 4618 3838.
The direct flight is about 8h 40m direct from London. With one stop it is typically 12–16 hours depending on the layover, so the cheapest ticket is often the longest day.
EmiratesQatar Airways
Turkish AirlinesKenya Airways
Ethiopian AirlinesBritish Airways
Saudia
Etihad Airways
KLM
Lufthansa
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