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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight to Nairobi? If you want to travel to Nairobi next month, return fares start from £339. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Nairobi.£335 per passenger.Departing Thu, 16 Apr, returning Mon, 4 May.Return flight with Wizz Air UK and Saudia.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from London Luton on Thu, 16 Apr, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Mon, 4 May, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From £335, select.
Nairobi.£338 per passenger.Departing Mon, 13 Apr, returning Thu, 30 Apr.Return flight with Wizz Air UK and Saudia.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from London Luton on Mon, 13 Apr, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Thu, 30 Apr, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From £338, select.
Nairobi.£350 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Jun, returning Fri, 3 Jul.Return flight with Wizz Air UK and Saudia.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from London Luton on Tue, 23 Jun, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Fri, 3 Jul, arriving in London Luton.Price includes taxes and charges.From £350, select.
Nairobi.£370 per passenger.Departing Fri, 1 May, returning Mon, 4 May.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines and Saudia.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from London Stansted on Fri, 1 May, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Mon, 4 May, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From £370, select.
Nairobi.£381 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Mar, returning Wed, 25 Mar.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines and Saudia.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from London Stansted on Wed, 11 Mar, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Wed, 25 Mar, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From £381, select.
Nairobi.£384 per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Mar, returning Wed, 29 Apr.Return flight with Ryanair and Saudia.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from London Luton on Mon, 23 Mar, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Wed, 29 Apr, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From £384, select.
Nairobi.£391 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Apr, returning Fri, 19 Jun.Return flight with Wizz Air UK and Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from London Luton on Thu, 30 Apr, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Fri, 19 Jun, arriving in London Luton.Price includes taxes and charges.From £391, select.
Nairobi.£397 per passenger.Departing Thu, 18 Jun, returning Fri, 26 Jun.Return flight with Wizz Air UK and Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from London Luton on Thu, 18 Jun, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Fri, 26 Jun, arriving in London Luton.Price includes taxes and charges.From £397, select.
Nairobi.£397 per passenger.Departing Sun, 5 Jul, returning Fri, 10 Jul.Return flight with Wizz Air UK and Saudia.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from London Luton on Sun, 5 Jul, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Fri, 10 Jul, arriving in London Luton.Price includes taxes and charges.From £397, select.
Nairobi.£398 per passenger.Departing Sun, 19 Apr, returning Tue, 15 Sep.Return flight with Saudia.Outbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Manchester on Sun, 19 Apr, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From £398, select.
Nairobi.£398 per passenger.Departing Sun, 19 Apr, returning Thu, 19 Nov.Return flight with Saudia.Outbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Manchester on Sun, 19 Apr, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Thu, 19 Nov, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From £398, select.
Nairobi.£400 per passenger.Departing Sat, 9 May, returning Mon, 1 Jun.Return flight with Brussels Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Brussels Airlines, departs from London Heathrow on Sat, 9 May, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Brussels Airlines, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From £400, select.
Nairobi.£405 per passenger.Departing Fri, 15 Jan, returning Fri, 29 Jan.Return flight with Brussels Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Brussels Airlines, departs from London Heathrow on Fri, 15 Jan, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Brussels Airlines, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Fri, 29 Jan, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From £405, select.
Nairobi.£405 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 Jan, returning Wed, 3 Feb.Return flight with Brussels Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Brussels Airlines, departs from London Heathrow on Wed, 20 Jan, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Brussels Airlines, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Wed, 3 Feb, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From £405, select.
Nairobi.£405 per passenger.Departing Sun, 8 Nov, returning Fri, 20 Nov.Return flight with Brussels Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Brussels Airlines, departs from London Heathrow on Sun, 8 Nov, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Brussels Airlines, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Fri, 20 Nov, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From £405, select.
Nairobi.£405 per passenger.Departing Mon, 14 Sep, returning Tue, 29 Sep.Return flight with Brussels Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Brussels Airlines, departs from London Heathrow on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Brussels Airlines, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From £405, select.

Find the cheapest time to fly to Nairobi

Flexible on travel dates? Find the cheapest month – or even day – to fly to Nairobi.
Mar
from £381
Apr
from £338
May
from £370
Jun
from £397
Jul
from £397
Aug
from £518
Sep
from £405
Oct
from £407
Nov
from £405
Dec
from £416
Jan
from £405
Feb
from £407

Airports in Nairobi

Compare routes to Nairobi below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier.

Nairobi Wilson

2 miles from central Nairobi
Closest
from £583
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Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta

8 miles from central Nairobi
Cheapest
from £335
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Direct flights to Nairobi

Frequently asked questions

The average flight time to Nairobi is 8 hours and 53 minutes. We've calculated this based on journeys from London.
There are 2 airports in Nairobi: Nairobi Wilson and Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.
Kenya Airways, Virgin Atlantic, American Airlines, British Airways, Delta, Iberia and Air Europa all fly direct to Nairobi.
The cheapest month to fly to Nairobi is usually April.
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 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 – you can fly direct to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport and the average flight time is 8 hours and 53 minutes.
The best price we found for a return flight to Nairobi is £335. 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.
The cheapest airport near Nairobi is Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta – which is 8.2 miles away from the centre of Nairobi. We've found flights into this airport from £335.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Nairobi is Thursday, 16 April 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.
The average temperature in Nairobi in March is around 22°C. The warmest month in Nairobi is typically April, which averages 27°C. The coolest month is June, with temperatures averaging 13°C. The rainiest month is April, and it usually rains the least in July.
Currently, Wizz Air UK and Kenya Airways offer the cheapest flight tickets to Nairobi.

Flying to Nairobi

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£335
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time8 hrs, 54 mins
Most popular airlineKenya Airways
Average flights per week63

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How to find cheap flights to Nairobi

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way flight to Nairobi is £174. A return ticket starts at £335.

  • Never miss a great deal by setting up a Price Alert. We'll stay on top of it for you, sending updates when fares go down.

  • Don't put things off until the last minute. You're more likely to find the best price on tickets if you book as early as possible. Airlines often offer some awesome early bird deals.

  • Widen your search for cheap flights to Nairobi by selecting the 'Add nearby airports' option. This gives you access to fares for surrounding airports, which could have better deals.

  • If there's no rush to get to the city, think about making a pit stop along the way. Sometimes, you can find cheaper plane tickets if you book a flight with a stop or two.

Best time to go to Nairobi

  • If your travel dates are flexible, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest month, and even day of the year, to fly.

  • Plan your stay for July if you'd like to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights, but also when tickets are usually more expensive.

  • Travel in February if you're aiming for a more laid-back vibe. This is the least busy month and also when plane tickets to Nairobi are often more affordable.

  • Check the weather before you travel. March brings the warmest days in Nairobi, averaging between 14ºC and 30ºC.

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

  • Don't want to pack a raincoat? July is the driest month in Nairobi, averaging one day of rain.

  • April brings the wettest weather. You can expect around 11 days of rainfall.

Flying to Nairobi: what you need to know

  • Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Wilson Airport (WIL) are where you can touch down for your Nairobi flight.

  • Most travellers flying into the city land at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).

  • Offering direct flights to Nairobi, these airlines make getting to your destination nice and easy:

  • When you touch down in Nairobi, you'll be in the UTC+3 timezone.

  • Book your ticket and then find the ideal place to stay. We've listed a few popular options to make things easier:

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

  • NBO, the city's main gateway, is located about 14 kms (9 miles) from central Nairobi.

  • After landing from your flight to Nairobi, driving to the centre will take around 20 minutes.

  • Expect the ride to take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport.

  • Be curled up in bed not long after your flight to Nairobi. Put your bags down at any of these stays near Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and you'll be snoozing in no time:

  • Eager to hit the road right away? Pick up the keys to a car hire at NBO from popular names such as Auto-Union and Green Motion. With your own set of wheels, you can go beyond Nairobi and visit places that aren't on a typical itinerary.

Nairobi highlights

  • Step off your flight to Nairobi and make your way to these must-visit attractions:

    • Masai Mara National Reserve: An impressive preview of what the city has to offer, this landmark is around 3 kms (2 miles) south of the centre.

    • Diamond Shopping Mall: You'll discover this shopping area roughly 0.97 kms (0.60 miles) east of the centre. Break up your day with a little spending while exploring Nairobi.

    • Giraffe manor: This will also be a trip highlight. A memorable landmark, it's around 0.97 kms (0.60 miles) southeast of the heart of Nairobi.

Explore more of Kenya

  • Up for more adventures? Nakuru is a must-do while you're in Kenya. It's around 137 kms (85 miles) northwest of Nairobi and features Nakuru National Park, Lake Nakuru and Rhino Point.

  • Another city in Kenya that will quickly win you over is Eldoret. From Nairobi, it's around 257 kms (160 miles) northwest and is home to attractions like Kapseret Eco Resort and BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Eldoret. Find time for Eldoret Nature & Culture Centre too.

  • About 257 kms (160 miles) northwest of Nairobi, Kisumu is well worth the journey. Good reasons to visit include Hippo Point, Kisumu Impala Park Wildlife Sanctuary Office and Kenya Wildlife Impala Park. Flying into Kisumu Airport (KIS) is the easiest way to get here.

Complete your trip with a Nairobi car hire

  • Want to rent a car in the city? Choose from a selection of car rentals in Nairobi and explore without limits. With one simple search, compare rates and score the best deal after locking in your hotel and cheap flight to Nairobi.

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