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Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to Nairobi from £259

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 31/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — NBO
5 May — 12 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from United Kingdom to Nairobi
Explore the most affordable flight options available from United Kingdom to Nairobi. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 5 April 2026.

Wed 20/516:05
EDI
-
NBO
2 stops18h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 26/501:30
NBO
-
EDI
2 stops31h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4£408
Thu 7/515:20
GLA
-
NBO
2 stops31h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 14/501:30
NBO
-
GLA
2 stops31h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/4£416
Sun 17/523:55
EDI
-
NBO
2 stops28h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 24/507:05
NBO
-
EDI
2 stops18h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/4£434
Mon 13/409:15
LHR
-
NBO
1 stop19h 40m
Etihad Airways
Mon 11/501:30
NBO
-
LHR
1 stop15h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/4£463
Wed 15/409:15
LHR
-
NBO
1 stop19h 40m
Etihad Airways
Tue 28/412:15
NBO
-
LHR
1 stop27h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/4£463
Mon 13/409:15
LHR
-
NBO
1 stop19h 40m
Etihad Airways
Tue 12/501:30
NBO
-
LHR
1 stop15h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/4£464
Sun 17/521:55
GLA
-
NBO
2 stops24h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 24/507:05
NBO
-
GLA
2 stops16h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/4£464
Wed 6/506:00
LTN
-
NBO
2 stops28h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/513:35
NBO
-
LTN
2 stops34h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4£464
Mon 13/409:15
LHR
-
NBO
1 stop19h 40m
Etihad Airways
Thu 7/501:30
NBO
-
LHR
1 stop15h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/4£465
Fri 29/515:15
LTN
-
NBO
2 stops31h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 16/607:00
NBO
-
LTN
2 stops33h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/4£465
Thu 9/421:10
LHR
-
NBO
1 stop31h 45m
Etihad Airways
Sun 3/513:35
NBO
-
LHR
1 stop19h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/4£466
Sun 26/420:45
LHR
-
NBO
1 stop32h 10m
Etihad Airways
Sun 3/513:35
NBO
-
LHR
1 stop19h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/4£466

Find flight deals from United Kingdom to Nairobi

Keep the following information in mind while searching for United Kingdom to Nairobi flight deals. Data was last updated 5 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£416

One-way from

£259

Popular in

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November

Average price

£619
7/5-14/5
  • 7/5-14/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 63h 00m total
  • United Kingdom to Nairobi
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31/5
  • 31/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 40m total
  • United Kingdom to Nairobi
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Customise your flight search to find flights from United Kingdom to Nairobi that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 5 April 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

LondonNairobi

LHR - NBO

LHRNBO

London Heathrow

Mon 18/5

14:45-00:35

1 stop31h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 30/5

01:30-07:00

1 stop31h 30m

£475

LondonNairobi

LTN - NBO

LTNNBO

London Luton

Mon 4/5

15:15-00:35

2 stops31h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 16/5

13:35-14:15

2 stops26h 40m

£477

LondonNairobi

SEN - NBO

SENNBO

London Southend

Sat 16/5

16:50-12:30

2 stops17h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 22/5

01:30-21:45

2 stops22h 15m

£496

LondonNairobi

LTN - NBO

LTNNBO

London Luton

Thu 7/5

05:40-06:10

2 stops22h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 10/5

13:35-14:35

2 stops27h 00m

£500

LondonNairobi

SEN - NBO

SENNBO

London Southend

Fri 8/5

11:20-12:30

2 stops23h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 23/5

13:35-10:25

2 stops22h 50m

£503

LondonNairobi

LTN - NBO

LTNNBO

London Luton

Tue 19/5

05:40-00:35

2 stops16h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 26/5

07:05-11:00

3 stops29h 55m

£506

LondonNairobi

LTN - NBO

LTNNBO

London Luton

Wed 29/4

05:40-04:55

3 stops21h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 1/5

02:25-08:20

3 stops31h 55m

£521

ManchesterNairobi

MAN - NBO

MANNBO

Manchester

Tue 1/9

14:30-12:30

1 stop20h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 30/9

13:35-13:00

1 stop25h 25m

£546

ManchesterNairobi

MAN - NBO

MANNBO

Manchester

Mon 20/4

08:55-06:55

1 stop20h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 2/5

13:35-18:35

1 stop31h 00m

£556

EdinburghNairobi

EDI - NBO

EDINBO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 25/8

10:40-01:25

1 stop12h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 15/9

03:10-15:55

1 stop14h 45m

£591

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Best time to book a flight from United Kingdom to Nairobi

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Everything you need to know about your flight from the United Kingdom to Nairobi

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from United Kingdom to Nairobi?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to Nairobi (average of £348). Flying from United Kingdom to Nairobi in August is currently the most expensive (average of £506). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from GB to NBO?

Find hourly flight availability from United Kingdom to Nairobi. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 5 April 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from United Kingdom to Nairobi is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 31% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from United Kingdom to Nairobi

Explore weekly flight availability from United Kingdom to Nairobi. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 5 April 2026.

The most flights from GB0 to NB0 are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

How often are flights from the United Kingdom to Nairobi delayed?

About 32% of weekly flights between United Kingdom and Nairobi have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 132 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for the United Kingdom to Nairobi flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on the United Kingdom to Nairobi flights?

Over the past year, British Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 24% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Nairobi

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Nairobi. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Nairobi. Reviews last updated 5 April 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with RwandAir,Ethiopian Air, andKenya Airways from the United Kingdom to Nairobi. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
RwandAir
7.8
Good
42 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online
RwandAir
7.8
Good
42 reviews
RwandAir
7.8
Good
42 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
994 reviews
RwandAir
7.8
Good
42 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online
Kenya Airways
6.8
Okay
302 reviews
RwandAir
7.8
Good
42 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,892 reviews
RwandAir
7.8
Good
42 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,853 reviews
RwandAir
7.8
Good
42 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from United Kingdom to Nairobi. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from United Kingdom to Nairobi?

    Departing from United Kingdom to Nairobi will take you 12h 45m. Airlines will cover a distance of 4553 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from United Kingdom to Nairobi one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for SAUDIA. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £221. Users have also found prices from £248 and £262 on Gulf Air and Brussels Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from United Kingdom to Nairobi?

    Most travelers choose London Heathrow - Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl, London Stansted - Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl or London Gatwick - Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl when deciding on the best route from United Kingdom to Nairobi.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from United Kingdom to Nairobi?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from United Kingdom to Nairobi consider choosing American Airlines (82%), Iberia (82%) or British Airways (82%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from United Kingdom to Nairobi?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £319. While the most popular route (London Heathrow - Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl) can be booked for £301 on average, our data indicates £1,220 when flying from United Kingdom to Nairobi.

  • Can I find deals for flights from United Kingdom to Nairobi that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on United Kingdom to Nairobi flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from United Kingdom to Nairobi.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from United Kingdom to Nairobi?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from United Kingdom to Nairobi by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from United Kingdom to Nairobi?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to Nairobi (average of £348). Flying from United Kingdom to Nairobi in August is currently the most expensive (average of £506). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from United Kingdom to Nairobi

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from United Kingdom to Nairobi. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 5 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
RwandAirCheapest£263Average£625FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SAUDIACheapest£322Average£527FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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Brussels AirlinesCheapest£391Average£535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EgyptairCheapest£420Average£504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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LufthansaCheapest£424Average£640FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapest£429Average£596FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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EmiratesCheapest£438Average£905FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Gulf AirCheapest£439Average£564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£456Average£628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£459Average£578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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