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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

Wed, Sep 3 - Sun, Sep 14
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6:50 am - 10:30 pmLHR-NBO
13h 40m2 stops
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11:45 pm - 5:05 pmNBO-LHR
19h 20m1 stop
$563Brussels Airlines
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Mon, Aug 25 - Sun, Sep 21
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6:50 am - 8:20 pmLHR-NBO
11h 30m1 stop
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11:45 pm - 8:55 pmNBO-LHR
23h 10m1 stop
$565Brussels Airlines
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Sun, Sep 28 - Mon, Oct 13
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6:50 am - 10:30 pmLHR-NBO
13h 40m2 stops
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10:45 pm - 8:55 pmNBO-LHR
24h 10m1 stop
$566Brussels Airlines
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Thu, Jul 3 - Mon, Jul 28
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5:50 pm - 12:50 amLHR-NBO
29h 00m2 stops
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7:20 am - 2:15 pmNBO-LHR
32h 55m2 stops
$659SAUDIA
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Thu, Jul 3 - Wed, Jul 16
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5:50 pm - 12:50 amLHR-NBO
29h 00m2 stops
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2:40 am - 12:40 pmNBO-LHR
12h 00m1 stop
$675SAUDIA
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Mon, Nov 17 - Mon, Dec 8
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10:30 pm - 3:30 amLHR-NBO
26h 00m1 stop
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4:20 am - 9:00 pmNBO-LHR
19h 40m1 stop
$692Egyptair
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Wed, Sep 17 - Tue, Oct 7
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4:00 pm - 6:40 amLHR-NBO
12h 40m1 stop
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1:20 am - 1:20 pmNBO-LHR
14h 00m1 stop
$701Qatar Airways
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Thu, Oct 9 - Thu, Oct 30
Egyptair Logo
10:10 pm - 1:55 amLHR-NBO
25h 45m1 stop
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4:20 am - 9:00 pmNBO-LHR
19h 40m1 stop
$716Egyptair
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Mon, Sep 29 - Mon, Nov 3
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9:20 pm - 12:20 pmLHR-NBO
13h 00m1 stop
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8:50 pm - 6:20 amNBO-LHR
12h 30m1 stop
$721RwandAir
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Mon, Sep 1 - Mon, Oct 6
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7:25 pm - 11:50 pmLHR-NBO
26h 25m1 stop
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1:20 am - 10:00 pmNBO-LHR
22h 40m1 stop
$725Qatar Airways
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Expert advice for your flight from London to Nairobi

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
Kenya Airways

Kenya Airways offers seatback TV screens with 100 movies on many planes.


Upgrade to Economy Comfort for more legroom on the 787-8 Dreamliner.

British Airways

Consider premium economy for extra legroom and comfort on long flights.


BA's cabin crew are professional and proactive, enhancing the flight experience.

Airports
LHR

Heathrow's security queues can be long. Arrive early, especially if checking bags, and monitor flight screens for gate announcements.

Read more about LHRby Duncan Madden
NBO

At NBO, taxis and rideshares are available outside the terminal. Negotiate fares upfront for a smooth trip to Nairobi's center.

Read more about NBOby Daniel Scheffler
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Ramsey Qubein

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Ramsey Qubein

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 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

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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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 Sundays 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 May, where tickets cost $748 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,157 and $1,089 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 $886 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 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonMay
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$402
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 15% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 23% increase in price.
Flight from London to Nairobi

When to book flights from London to Nairobi

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from London to Nairobi based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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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 $402 for a one-way ticket and $563 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?

    oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between London and Nairobi, with SkyTeam 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, SAUDIA or Qatar Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to Nairobi are SAUDIA and Qatar Airways. With an average price for the route of $643 and an overall rating of 7.4, SAUDIA is the most popular choice. Qatar Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $812 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 $731 or less one-way and $857 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?

Find which airlines fly direct from London Heathrow Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

London Heathrow to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Monday

American Airlines, British Airways, Delta, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, British Airways, Delta, +4 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +5 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, British Airways, Delta, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Thursday

American Airlines, British Airways, Delta, +4 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +5 more

Friday

American Airlines, British Airways, Delta, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Saturday

American Airlines, British Airways, Delta, +4 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +5 more

Sunday

American Airlines, British Airways, Delta, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

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Direct returns

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl to London Heathrow

Monday

American Airlines, British Airways, Delta, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, British Airways, Delta, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, British Airways, Delta, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Thursday

American Airlines, British Airways, Delta, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Friday

American Airlines, British Airways, Delta, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Saturday

American Airlines, British Airways, Delta, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Sunday

American Airlines, British Airways, Delta, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from London to Nairobi

 
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7.4
SAUDIAOverall score based on 617 reviews
7.5Comfort
7.0Entertainment
7.6Boarding
7.1Food
7.9Crew
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I cant wait for planes to have shorter rows with more space! otherwise, all fine thankyou

10.0 ExcellentNadine, May 2025NUM - RUH
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I cant wait for planes to have shorter rows with more space! otherwise, all fine thankyou

They lost the stroller and car seat which they found after 4 days, and on the way back they damaged the stroller.

Damage lagguage, They lost the stroller and car seat which they found after 4 days, and on the way back they damaged the stroller.

Same situation saudi lost my pram and car seat and damaged lagguage

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.

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.

I enjoyed my flight I arrived safe with all my luggage

No complaints just improve on the food service. Provide enough dinner. People are complaining about that.

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.

I didn’t have food and they don’t include entertainment. Not much leg room at all. Staff were great.

Better synchronizing the boarding processes. The audio announcements, the personnel and the digital signage were not saying the same thing. All confusion.

Business class was nothing more than Economy with middle seat empty. Uncomfortable seat and leg room. A mom behind me had a 18 month/2 yr old on her lap, who had his feet on my back all the time- while middle seat remained empty. Pretty much not worth the fare. Very disappointed.

The first class seats were unusable, mine at the end of the flight, my husband's in the middle of the flight, and the one next to me was unusable either, they had to move the person to another seat.

charging port did not work, no entertainment system. Other than that the flight was good and safe.

Last minute gate change. Didn’t put our TSA global on our trip even though we asked multiple times to confirm. Did not help with food when could not eat what was served.

When Stephen arrived with our wheel chairs - we were in excellent hands! He was such great help with getting our rental car and then reporting our missing luggage. When you are exhausted from traveling for too many hours, he was just what we needed to navigate everything! Give that guy a raise!

The cabin was bit colder than I like but the crew members looked after us very well. They did even offer hot water bottle and hot chocolate. I cannot rate the crew enough excellent is not good enough. They really were wonderful.

Boarding is always a challenge as folks in al groups crowd around for no reason, but crew handled it well. I once again applaud the LHR ground baggage staff as they got our bags from a flight at Terminal 5A to a flight in Terminal 5C within 40 minutes...amazing!

Gate information deliberately delayed to only one hour B4 flight, lack of info finding gate.

Nice flight, friendly crew, and a decent in-flight meal.

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.

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