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Fri, Sep 19 - Sat, Oct 4
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6:50 am - 10:30 pmLHR-NBO
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10:45 pm - 9:35 pmNBO-LHR
24h 50m1 stop
$535Brussels Airlines
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Tue, Sep 23 - Tue, Oct 7
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6:50 am - 8:20 pmLHR-NBO
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Tue, Sep 9 - Mon, Oct 6
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Mon, Sep 29 - Wed, Nov 12
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Tue, Nov 25 - Fri, Mar 6
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Fri, Nov 21 - Sat, Dec 20
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Tue, Nov 25 - Thu, Dec 18
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6:30 am - 10:00 pmLHR-NBO
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11:55 pm - 8:45 amNBO-LHR
11h 50m1 stop
$571Lufthansa
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Tue, Dec 2 - Sat, Feb 7
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6:30 am - 10:00 pmLHR-NBO
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11:55 pm - 6:50 pmNBO-LHR
21h 55m1 stop
$575Lufthansa
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Tue, Nov 18 - Mon, Dec 1
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Tue, Nov 4 - Sun, Nov 23
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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 Madden

Duncan Madden

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

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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How much is a round-trip flight from London Heathrow Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

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Low seasonMay
Cheapest flight$371
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 14% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 24% increase in price.
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  • 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).

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 $785 or less one-way and $930 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.

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Direct departures

London Heathrow to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Monday

American Airlines, British Airways, Delta, +3 more

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Tuesday

American Airlines, British Airways, Delta, +4 more

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Wednesday

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Thursday

American Airlines, British Airways, Delta, +4 more

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Friday

American Airlines, British Airways, Delta, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Saturday

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American Airlines, British Airways, +5 more

Sunday

American Airlines, British Airways, Delta, +3 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

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from London to Nairobi

 
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7.4
SAUDIAOverall score based on 627 reviews
7.6Boarding
7.5Comfort
7.1Entertainment
7.1Food
7.9Crew
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It was a disaster. The crew was so rude and had no professionalism. She dropped something onto the floor, then took it from the floor and put it into the food tray. Also, when she got some spilling, she went straight to the toilet, got some tissue and started cleaning the food trolley

2.0 MediocreThomson, Jul 2025RUH - COK
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It was a disaster. The crew was so rude and had no professionalism. She dropped something onto the floor, then took it from the floor and put it into the food tray. Also, when she got some spilling, she went straight to the toilet, got some tissue and started cleaning the food trolley

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

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.

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

The boarding was fast, the food was great; however, the seats & leg space were tight.

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.

Excellent everywhere but Philly, the most rotten airport in the world.

Check in was not the greatest as had to talk to an agent to clarify things and then he transferred us to another agent who had difficulty processing my credit card as there was a system glitch and not a card error.

All good. Loo’s weren’t great and as clean as i would like.

A great flight. The crew was excellent too. Of particular note of excellence was the gluten-free meal which was one of the best offerings I’ve ever had on a plane. Outstanding work, BA chefs.

I was put into business class. Wow! My flight attendant was great! The food amazing’

I got stuffed on both flights into terrible seats. Second flight the seat didn’t even recline and fit s tall person, that’s very uncomfortable.

I arrived at Bridgetown only to fins that a suitcase was missing. It was left at Manchester. I had to wait wait 2 days before deciding on going to collect from the airport personally. I am not happy about paying for baggage at the airport. This I thought was included in the price of the ticket. Who goes away for 2 weeks and does not bring luggage. This was a total rip off and I am not happy. I need someone to contact me before returning so that I don't have to pay all over again to return homde.

Boarding market okay just because of the delay we had, but not related to the crew in any way…

Not so good with their baggage handling as they damaged one of my check in luggage

Economy plus was a very enjoyable experience. Lots of room and the crew were fantastic with the kids. We even got a chance to meet the pilot

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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