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The fastest way to get to Jomo Kenyatta Intl is by taxi, which will take just under 20min and will set you back between Ksh3,800 and Ksh4,900 (£25 to £33). A bus will take longer (around 60min), but it will only cost Ksh50 (roughly £0.35). You can also use the local 'matatus'– minibus taxis that cost the same as a bus and take the same time.

Jomo Kenyatta Intl has a number of well-appointed executive lounges where you can relax on plush leather coaches and enjoy food and drinks services, Wi-Fi and computers, TVs, and kids’ play zones. Access is free for business-class and first-class passengers of specific airlines, but anyone else can use them by paying a one-time entrance fee.

Among airlines operating Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights:

• Kenya Airways: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• British Airways: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport and London Heathrow Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• British Airways
• Kenya Airways

Flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport usually depart from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) and arrive at London Heathrow (LHR).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Kenya Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $731 round-trip via Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED), compared to $1,068 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $55–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 777 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by British Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner variants.

One-stop flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport most commonly connect through:

• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Kigali Intl (KGL) - 7% of one-stop connections

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 10% on the Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $942 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $1,040, a difference of $98. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, afternoon flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in London Heathrow Airport are Paddington Station, Central London and London Victoria Station. These are among the most viewed places in London Heathrow Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 9:05 am and lands at 6:23 pm
• Latest: departs at 11:50 pm and lands at 9:08 am.

The flight takes about 9h 18m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 9% above the route average of $987. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport takes 9h 18m, covering 4,248 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $402, which is 29% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 11h 56m, compared with 12h 05m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 13h 02m via Kigali Intl (KGL).

London Heathrow Airport is 2 hours behind Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport (British Time vs Eastern Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $7 for economy cars. Top options include:
· GREEN MOTION
· DRIVALIA
· Europcar
· Alamo
· Hertz

Round-trip flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport range from $842 to $1,171, with an average of $987 over the past 12 months. Anything below $842 counts as a good deal.