Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport is 8 hours 45 minutes.
The timezone in Nairobi is UTC+3, which is three hours ahead of London.
Flights from LHR to NBO start at 09:45 — the earliest with British Airways. The latest departure is at 18:50 with British Airways. In total, you can choose from 14 weekly London Heathrow Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your LHR to NBO flight.
Flying during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into Nairobi (and then exploring more of Kenya!) is a snap with British Airways. This popular airline has direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport.
Most passengers choose to travel with British Airways on this route.
British Airways is the most punctual carrier offering LHR to NBO flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between LHR and NBO:
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How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport flight is R 5,440. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 10,196. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
It's usually best to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from LHR to NBO. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from LHR to NBO.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
78% of flights that depart London Heathrow Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To get to London Heathrow Airport from central London, it'll take about 45 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport usually takes 25 minutes.
Have an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near LHR:
Arriving at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO)
If you're landing on a late London Heathrow Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these hotels near NBO:
Pick up a Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport rental car and explore Nairobi and beyond with your own wheels. Auto-Union, Green Motion and Hertz are top outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport around three weeks before your departure date.
When to fly to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Nairobi. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Nairobi, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from LHR to NBO in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF) on average.
Explore more of Kenya
Mombasa is just one of the many places in Kenya waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Nairobi. Around 434 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include Mombasa Marine National Park, Fort Jesus and Mombasa Beach.
Around 145 kilometres north-west of Nairobi, Nakuru is another essential stop in Kenya. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Nakuru National Park, Lake Nakuru and Lake Nakuru View.
