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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport? If you want to travel to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport next month, return fares start from £482. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

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Frequently asked questions

The average flight time to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta is 8 hours and 53 minutes. We've calculated this based on journeys from London.
American Airlines, British Airways, Kenya Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Iberia, Delta and Air Europa all fly direct to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.
The cheapest month to fly to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta is usually October.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
Yes – the average flight time is 8 hours and 53 minutes.
The best price we found for a return flight to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta is £447. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport is Thursday, 15 October 2026.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Nairobi is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Wizz Air UK and Kenya Airways offer the cheapest flight tickets to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.

Flying to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta

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Cheapest flight found£447
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time8 hrs, 54 mins
Most popular airlineAmerican Airlines
Average flights per week130

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How to find cheap flights to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)

  • At the moment, £167 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Or you can book a round-trip plane ticket to NBO for £447.

  • Book when the time is right with Price Alerts. You'll receive an email or a notification through the app if the price of tickets to NBO goes up or down.

  • Book as early as possible. You might even be able to score some amazing early bird deals on tickets to Nairobi, where Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is located.

  • Select 'Add nearby airports' during your search to boost your chances of finding cheap flights to Nairobi. Doing this will give you more choices for where you take off and land, as well as different prices.

  • If there's no rush to get to Nairobi, consider taking a longer or less direct route. You could find cheaper plane tickets to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport by booking a flight with a stop.

Best time to go to Nairobi

  • May is generally the cheapest month to catch a flight to Nairobi.

  • If you can be flexible with your dates, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. You'll be able to find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to NBO.

  • July is the most popular month for flights to NBO. Travel then if you're eager to see Nairobi at its busiest and best.

  • Travel in December if you'd prefer to avoid the crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to Nairobi are usually cheaper.

  • Check the weather before you head off. February is the warmest time of year in Nairobi, averaging between 13ºC and 30ºC.

  • July brings the lowest temperatures, ranging from around 12ºC to 24ºC.

  • July is your safest bet for clearer skies. With one day of rain on average, this is the driest month in Nairobi.

  • The wettest time of year is April. Go then and you can expect to get around 11 days of rainfall.

Flying to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO): What you need to know

  • Get to Nairobi without any stops. These are some of the airlines offering direct flights to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport:

  • If you want to jet away with the carrier with the fewest delays, book your NBO plane ticket with China Southern. Up to 100% of its flights into this airport touch down on schedule.

  • When you land at NBO, you'll be in the UTC+3 timezone.

  • Whether you're coming in late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfy hotels near Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Check in to one of these after your flight to NBO:

  • Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport has an on-time performance of 62%. This figure measures how often departing flights from NBO complete their journey without delays.

Getting to central Nairobi from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)

  • Central Nairobi is about 18 kms (11 miles) from NBO.

  • You'll reach the centre in around 30 minutes if you're taking a taxi or a ride-share after your flight to NBO.

  • The journey when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.

  • Nairobi makes it easy to find your perfect base. Here's a roundup of comfy hotels to put on your short list:

Nairobi highlights

  • Jump off your flight to Nairobi and go straight to these must-visit attractions:

    • Masai Mara National Reserve: Delivering a strong first impression of the city's highlights, this landmark is around 0.16 kms (0.10 miles) southwest of the centre.

    • Karura Gardens: You'll find this park roughly 10 kms (6 miles) north of the centre. Take some time out and watch the world go by in this corner of Nairobi.

    • Giraffe manor: This is just one more reason to visit this city. A memorable landmark, it's around 2 kms (1 mile) north of the heart of Nairobi.

How to get to Thika from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)

  • Kicking things off in Thika? From NBO, it takes around 1 hour 5 minutes to drive there. The city is about 56 kms (35 miles) from the airport.

  • If you're planning to catch public transport, it'll take roughly 3 hours 20 minutes to reach your destination.

Travelling from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Naivasha

  • Located about 88 kms (55 miles) away, Naivasha is another city that's not far from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. It takes around 2 hours 15 minutes to make the trip by public transport from NBO.

  • It takes 1 hour 55 minutes or so to drive to Naivasha.

Explore more of Kenya

  • Kenya keeps the adventures coming. Venture on to Nakuru, located about 153 kms (95 miles) northwest of Nairobi. Nakuru National Park, Lake Nakuru and Lake Nakuru View are a few of its must-sees.

  • Eldoret is another top destination in Kenya and is roughly 274 kms (170 miles) northwest of Nairobi. Hit some of the best spots right away at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Eldoret, Eldoret Nature & Culture Centre and The Eldoret City of Champions Monument.

  • Say yes to more adventures in Kisumu, which is roughly 274 kms (170 miles) northwest of Nairobi. Hippo Point, Freedom Park and Kisumu Impala Sanctuary are reasons to go. You can reach this city by flying to Kisumu Airport (KIS).

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