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$381 Find Cheap Flights from London to Nairobi

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Cheapest round-trip
$626
Overall average: $759
Lufthansa
Tue 5/12Sat 6/6
LHR - NBO • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$798
Typical prices: $1,107-$1,414
British Airways
Wed 7/1Wed 7/29
LHR - NBO • Non-stop
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Lufthansa
Cheapest • from $626 (round-trip)
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Cheap Flights from London to Nairobi (LHR-NBO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from London 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 round-trip flight deals from London to Nairobi

Tue, May 12 - Sat, Jun 6
Lufthansa Logo
7:30 am - 8:35 pm
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NBO
11h 05m
1 stop
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10:50 pm - 8:40 am
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11h 50m
1 stop
$626Lufthansa
Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, May 5
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7:30 pm - 9:40 pm
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NBO
23h 10m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
10:50 pm - 2:40 pm
NBO
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17h 50m
1 stop
$628Lufthansa
Tue, Mar 3 - Sun, Apr 26
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8:15 pm - 9:40 pm
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NBO
22h 25m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
10:50 pm - 2:40 pm
NBO
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LHR
17h 50m
1 stop
$629Lufthansa
Thu, Mar 5 - Thu, Mar 19
Lufthansa Logo
7:30 am - 9:40 pm
LHR
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NBO
11h 10m
1 stop
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11:55 pm - 8:45 am
NBO
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LHR
11h 50m
1 stop
$630Lufthansa
Tue, Mar 3 - Fri, Apr 24
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11:05 am - 10:45 pm
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NBO
32h 40m
2 stops
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10:50 pm - 9:35 pm
NBO
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LHR
24h 45m
2 stops
$631Brussels Airlines
Sat, Feb 21 - Sat, May 16
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11:05 am - 10:45 pm
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NBO
32h 40m
2 stops
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10:20 pm - 10:15 am
NBO
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13h 55m
1 stop
$632Brussels Airlines
Sat, Apr 11 - Sat, Apr 25
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6:50 am - 8:20 pm
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NBO
11h 30m
1 stop
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10:50 pm - 9:35 pm
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24h 45m
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$633Brussels Airlines
Thu, Apr 9 - Wed, Apr 22
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5:50 pm - 8:35 pm
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NBO
24h 45m
2 stops
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11:40 pm - 5:05 pm
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19h 25m
1 stop
$634Brussels Airlines
Wed, May 13 - Tue, Sep 15
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6:50 am - 10:25 pm
LHR
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NBO
13h 35m
2 stops
Brussels Airlines Logo
10:20 pm - 5:05 pm
NBO
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LHR
20h 45m
1 stop
$635Brussels Airlines
Wed, Feb 25 - Mon, Mar 9
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8:30 pm - 12:20 pm
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NBO
12h 50m
1 stop
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1:00 pm - 6:20 am
NBO
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20h 20m
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$637RwandAir
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for London to Nairobi flights

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from London to Nairobi?

The average price of all round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Nairobi on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to London, you should consider flying back on a Friday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport 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 from London Heathrow Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport is September, where tickets cost $723 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,089 and $1,085 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from London Heathrow Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $804 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from London Heathrow Airport 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 from London Heathrow Airport 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 on the flight from London Heathrow Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 7% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 3 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from London to Nairobi

 
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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on Kenya Airways

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Duncan Madden

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Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

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Daniel Scheffler

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Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$381
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 8% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 27% increase in price.
Flight from London to Nairobi

When to book flights from London to Nairobi

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FAQs for booking London to Nairobi flights

  • What are some hotels near Nairobi Airport with a shuttle service?

    There are no onsite hotels at the airport, but you can find a few nearby offering complimentary airport shuttle transfers. Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Airport, Hilton Garden Inn Nairobi Airport and Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport are three such accommodations within 3.5 miles of Nairobi Airport.

  • What are the public transport options from Nairobi Airport to the city centre?

    Bus Routes 34J, 33B and 33FED connect Nairobi Airport with the city centre. Train service is provided from the north end (Embakasi Village Train Station) and the south end (Syokimau Railways Station) of the airport premises. Use the Nairobi Airport Shuttle Service for transfer from your terminal to the nearest train station if it’s not within walking distance.

  • Where can I exchange money at Nairobi Airport?

    At Nairobi Airport, you can find currency exchange operators such as Metropolitan Forex Bureau and Nairobi Forex Bureau, as well as a number of bank branches including those of Transnational Bank, National Bank of Kenya Limited and Barclays Bank of Kenya. KCB also manages ATMs around the various terminals.

  • What are a few cities close to Nairobi Airport?

    Nairobi Airport is the main international airport in Kenya, serving the capital city and country’s south-western region. From Nairobi Airport, you have easy access to cities such as Nakuru (106 miles north) as well as the towns of Nyeri (93 miles north) and Machakos (39 miles south).

  • What is the cheapest flight from London Heathrow Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport was $381 for a one-way ticket and $626 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between London and Nairobi?

    Yes

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from London to Nairobi?

    The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the London to Nairobi flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from London to Nairobi?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between London and Nairobi, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from London to Nairobi?

    There are nonstop flights from London to Nairobi on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from London to Nairobi, RwandAir or Qatar Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to Nairobi are RwandAir and Qatar Airways. With an average price for the route of $715 and an overall rating of 7.7, RwandAir is the most popular choice. Qatar Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $820 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from London to Nairobi?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Nairobi with an airline and back to London with another airline. Booking your flights between London and NBO can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from London Heathrow Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $531 or less one-way and $805 or less round-trip.
  • You can get direct flight service via Kenya Airways and British Airways from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (LBO), otherwise known as Nairobi Airport. British Airways operates a hub at London Heathrow, where its flights depart from Terminals 5 (primarily) and Terminal 3 (secondarily).
  • Heathrow Express is a highly reliable transport option to London Heathrow Airport from Central London. Departures occur every 15min from London Paddington Station and only take roughly 20min to the airport terminals. One-way fares (Express Anytime) for Heathrow Express cost about £25 while return tickets (Express Anytime) cost about £37.
  • London Heathrow Airport offers several Multi-Faith Prayer Rooms at each of its terminals for observing religious commitments or finding some peace and quiet away from the hustle and bustle. Terminal 5 has four prayer room locations: Check-In Zone A as well as Departures Gate A8, B34 and C52. At Terminal 3, you can find prayer rooms at Departures Level 1 before security and near Gate 24 after security.
  • Families travelling with infants or small children at London Heathrow Airport should know there are Baby Changing Facilities before and after security at all London Heathrow terminals. You can find Stay & Play kid zones at each of the terminals as well: at Terminal 5A near Gate A7 and above the Departures Lounge at Terminal 3.
  • Get your travel day or night off to a good start with the London Heathrow Airport app on your mobile device. It offers live flight updates and issues instant notifications should there be changes to your flight’s schedule. You can also take advantage of special online offers for airport services like Fast Track as well as discounts offered by airport retailers and restaurants.

Prefer to fly direct from London to Nairobi?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from London Heathrow to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl.
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Direct departures

London Heathrow to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Monday

British Airways, Kenya Airways

British Airways, Kenya Airways

Tuesday

British Airways, Kenya Airways

British Airways, Kenya Airways

Wednesday

British Airways, Kenya Airways

British Airways, Kenya Airways

Thursday

British Airways, Kenya Airways

British Airways, Kenya Airways

Friday

British Airways, Kenya Airways

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Saturday

British Airways, Kenya Airways

British Airways, Kenya Airways

Sunday

British Airways, Kenya Airways

British Airways, Kenya Airways

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Direct returns

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl to London Heathrow

Monday

British Airways, Kenya Airways

British Airways, Kenya Airways

Tuesday

British Airways, Kenya Airways

British Airways, Kenya Airways

Wednesday

British Airways, Kenya Airways

British Airways, Kenya Airways

Thursday

British Airways, Kenya Airways

British Airways, Kenya Airways

Friday

British Airways, Kenya Airways

British Airways, Kenya Airways

Saturday

British Airways, Kenya Airways

British Airways, Kenya Airways

Sunday

British Airways, Kenya Airways

British Airways, Kenya Airways

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from London to Nairobi

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from London to Nairobi. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. 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
8.0Crew
7.3Food
7.8Boarding
7.7Comfort
6.7Entertainment
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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

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jan 2026
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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.

Flight from London was delayed so missed the connecting flight. Taking 2 days to get to destination which should have only taken a few hours.

Too cramped up for the better seats I paid for.

I didn’t like my seat in my return flight from Montreal to Orlando at all; considering I paid extra for better seats. That middle seat was cramped up way too much.

Suitcase didn’t arrive to Stockholm. Chairs y comfy and not even water is offered

Bad baggage and people management at boarding forcing me to dispatch my bad despite being the perfect size and respecting everything perfectly, whereas many did not and many free empty spots on the plane as usual… making me loose time and my planned bus at arrival to go to Geneva. Costing me 100 euros extra! So Brussels airlines needs to refund me

I never board the flight. My visa was delayed and when I tried calling Kayak, no one answer and I still have not heard from anyone.

All great. Very efficient. Good emails that kept us in the know

Original flight was canceled, booked another one and find out when checking I was on the waiting list. Horrible experience

Actually this is my first time using airline I was in every single thing that happened throughout our journey, the appearance of the plane inside furnished about the seating the flight attendants and many many more I was so excited throughout thank you Brussels Airlines for the great service.

On board service was decent. I like the legroom at UA that seems to be more than in other airlines

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.

Flight attendant was very rude helping me out. Food was discussing did not eat any of it.

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 still has a good level of quality compared to US airlines, especially with respect to (1) food quality - actually tasty, (2) good French red wine - free, (3) good movie selection. Also my ticket price includes 1 free check-in luggage, while some other budget airlines sneak in an extra $150 for a checkin.

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!

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.

My flight was late from US to Frankfurt so I missed my connecting flight flight and I had to wait for long to catch the next flight which was very tiring. Otherwise everyone was very nice.

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.

Not what I expected for the last leg of a $5100 business class experience. Boarding was a nightmare. The flight was delayed and I had to keep checking my email to ensure I was at the right gate since the airline or the terminal had no clue until 15 mins prior to boarding. Food was gross, limited drink options.

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

Economy seats were good and spacious. Much better than virgin by a mile.

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.

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.

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

Lost my luggage, ran out of food choices in business class, ground crew was completely unapologetic.

Excellent. The crew and flight were great. Checking in was easy and everyone was very helpful.

Late. And service was very slow - passengers sat for well over an hour with dirty trays etc surrounding them

Entertainment devices on A380 need to be fixed, the seats might do with updates.

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