Question 1

Which is the best airline for flights from Nairobi to London, Emirates or RwandAir?

Accepted Answer

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Nairobi to London are Emirates and RwandAir. With an average price for the route of $1,541 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. RwandAir is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $812 and an overall rating of 7.8.

Question 2

How long does a flight from Nairobi to London take?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights cover the 4,240 miles separating Nairobi to London in about 9h 05m.

Question 3

How many flights are there between Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport and London per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 3 and 4 nonstop flights that take off from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport and land in London, with an average flight time of 9h 15m. The most common departure time is 9:00 am and most flights take off in the morning, while the most flights land at London Heathrow Airport. Each week, there are 26 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

Question 4

How many flights are there between Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport and London per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 3 and 4 nonstop flights that take off from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport and land in London, with an average flight time of 9h 15m. The most common departure time is 9:00 am and most flights take off in the morning, while the most flights land at London Heathrow Airport. Each week, there are 26 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to London was $365 for a one-way ticket and $835 for a round-trip.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to London from Nairobi.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

For Nairobi to London, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from London back to Nairobi, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

For Nairobi to London, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from London back to Nairobi, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

Question 9

What’s the earliest departure time from Nairobi to London?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport at 9:05 am and will be landing in London at 4:15 pm.

Question 10

What’s the latest departure time from Nairobi to London?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to London jets off at 11:45 pm and lands at 6:55 am.

Question 11

Which airlines fly non-stop between Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport and London?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 airlines that fly nonstop from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to London. They are: British Airways, Kenya Airways and Turkish Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Turkish Airlines at $262 for a round-trip flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Turkish Airlines.

Question 12

Which airlines fly non-stop between Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport and London?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 airlines that fly nonstop from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to London. They are: British Airways, Kenya Airways and Turkish Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Turkish Airlines at $262 for a round-trip flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Turkish Airlines.

Question 13

Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Nairobi to London?

Accepted Answer

Only Lufthansa offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Nairobi to London flight route.

Question 14

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Nairobi to London?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Which airline alliances offer flights from Nairobi to London?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Which airport should I fly into if I want to visit Canary Wharf?

Accepted Answer

Flights to London City Airport (LCY) are more suitable for business travelers who will operate in Canary Wharf during their stay. LCY is about 6 miles east of London City. About two to three daily flights are available to LCY from NBO, all connecting flights with one layover. The travel duration from NBO to LCY is about 12 hours.

Question 18

What are the layover options for flights from Nairobi to London?

Accepted Answer

Expect one to three layovers for flights to London from Nairobi. Common layover options vary with your airline and arrival airport. British and Kenya Airways have stopovers at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS). Qatar Airways will have a layover at Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH) and Emirates at Dubai International Airport (DXB). Lufthansa has Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) as its layover destination.

Question 19

What are the public transport options from Heathrow Airport to central London?

Accepted Answer

Arriving passengers can opt for train or bus transport into central London from LHR airport. The Elizabeth train line connects LHR to central London. Passengers can board the train from Terminals 2, 3, 4, and 5. The train operates every day from 4:30 am to 12:30 am. Several day and night bus routes are also available from the Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Question 20

Which airlines fly more sustainably from Nairobi to London?

Accepted Answer

Lufthansa and Kenya Airways are at the forefront of sustainability for flights from Nairobi to London. The amount of carbon emission per head for the route is significant due to the long travel duration. The average emission per head is about 4500 pounds. Lufthansa offsets up to 47% of the carbon footprint emitted on the route, while Kenya Airways offsets about 45%.

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to London is April, where tickets cost $197 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,035 and $593 respectively.

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to London is April, where tickets cost $197 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,035 and $593 respectively.

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

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 Nairobi to London.

Question 24

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 25

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

Accepted Answer

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 London with an airline and back to Nairobi with another airline.

Question 26

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Nairobi to London?

Accepted Answer

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 London from Nairobi up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Question 27

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Nairobi to London?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Jeddah (JED) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $645.

Question 28

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Nairobi to London?

Accepted Answer

Abu Dhabi (AUH) is the top choice – 24% of KAYAK users who clicked on 1-stop flights from Nairobi to London picked an itinerary connecting there.

Question 29

Which layover airport has the quickest connection when flying from Nairobi to London?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer a quick connection, Paris (CDG) often has the shortest layovers from Nairobi to London, with an average of 1h 48m.

Question 30

Which layover airport offers the shortest total travel time from Nairobi to London?

Accepted Answer

Consider flying via Entebbe (EBB) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 10h 55m.

Question 31

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport and London?

Accepted Answer

There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 32

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport and London?

Accepted Answer

There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 33

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Nairobi to London?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Nairobi to London were found on Etihad Airways ($835) and SAUDIA ($842).

Question 34

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Nairobi to London?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Nairobi to London were found on Etihad Airways ($835) and SAUDIA ($842).

Question 35

What is the cheapest Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to London flight route?

Accepted Answer

The absolute cheapest return flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to London costs $953 on the route between Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport (NBO) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR). However, over the past month, flights between Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport (NBO) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) were, on average, 6% cheaper than other Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport-London routes. The most popular route is between Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport (NBO) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

Question 36

What is the cheapest Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to London flight route?

Accepted Answer

The absolute cheapest return flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to London costs $953 on the route between Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport (NBO) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR). However, over the past month, flights between Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport (NBO) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) were, on average, 6% cheaper than other Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport-London routes. The most popular route is between Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport (NBO) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

Question 37

How far in advance should I book a flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to London?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to London, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 17% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Question 38

How far in advance should I book a flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to London?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to London, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 17% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Question 39

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

Accepted Answer

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 $952 on average.

Question 40

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

Accepted Answer

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 $952 on average.

Question 41

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

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.Flights to London from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport usually cost between $812 and $1,179 in August.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $835 on Etihad Airways (Aug 18-Aug 30).

Question 42

What are the most popular airlines flying to London?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to London is Kenya Airways, followed by Etihad Airways and British Airways.

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