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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.

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.

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.

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%.

Among airlines operating Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to London 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. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Kenya Airways
• British Airways

Flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to London usually depart from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) and may arrive at several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN).

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:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $710 round-trip via Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED), compared to $1,062 for nonstop.

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

• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) - 22% of one-stop connections
• Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) - 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 9% on the Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to London route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $940 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $1,029, a difference of $89. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Night is the busiest departure period on Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to London flights, with 66% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 34%, afternoon flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

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

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

• Earliest: departs at 9:05 am and lands at 6:22 pm
• Latest: departs at 11:59 pm and lands at 9:16 am.

The flight takes about 9h 17m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 9% above the route average of $982. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to London takes 9h 17m, covering 4,240 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 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 57m, compared with 12h 05m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 13h 02m via Kigali Intl (KGL).

London 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.

Since London is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near London Heathrow Airport (LHR) — daily rates from around $7:

· GREEN MOTION
· DRIVALIA
· Europcar
· Alamo
· Hertz

Near London Gatwick Airport (LGW) — daily rates from around $8:

· GREEN MOTION
· DRIVALIA
· U-Save
· Europcar
· Alamo

Near London City Airport (LCY) — daily rates from around $11:

· GREEN MOTION
· Budget
· Hertz
· Avis
· Sixt

Near London Luton Airport (LTN) — daily rates from around $11:

· GREEN MOTION
· DRIVALIA
· Alamo
· Europcar
· Budget

Near London Stansted Airport (STN) — daily rates from around $10:

· GREEN MOTION
· DRIVALIA
· Europcar
· Alamo
· U-Save

Round-trip flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to London range from $835 to $1,165, with an average of $982 over the past 12 months. Anything below $835 counts as a good deal.