Question 1

How long does it take to travel from London to Nairobi?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between London and Nairobi takes around 8.6 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between London and Nairobi?

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The flight distance between London and Nairobi is 6849 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between London and Nairobi?

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Several carriers operate flights between London and Nairobi. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Kenya Airways, British Airways.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from London?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as London and Lisbon, Istanbul, Athens, Tirana, Faro, Bucharest, Málaga, Larnaca, New York, Dubai, Tenerife, Alicante, Rome, Milan, Barcelona, Dublin, Amsterdam, Palma, Majorca, Tel Aviv, Madrid.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Nairobi?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Nairobi and Mombasa, Malindi, Kisumu, Ukunda, Entebbe, Eldoret, Singapore, Lamu, Addis Ababa, Johannesburg, Juba, Kigali, New Delhi, Zanzibar, Bangkok, Durban, Dubai, Paris, Port Elizabeth, Victoria Falls.

Question 6

Which airports are there in London?

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London is mainly served by Gatwick. But there are other airports nearby, including Heathrow, London Stansted, Luton, London City, London Southend, RAF Northolt.

Question 7

What airports are near London?

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The main airport in London is Gatwick. It is also served by Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Southampton, Bournemouth, Cardiff, Exeter, Norwich, Humberside.

Question 8

What airports are near Nairobi?

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The main airport in Nairobi is Jomo Kenyatta International. It is also served by Arusha, Amboseli, Nanyuki.

Question 9

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between London and Nairobi?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between London and Nairobi thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between London and Nairobi can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 10

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 11

Which airlines fly between London and Nairobi?

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Currently, you can fly between London and Nairobi with Ryanair, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air, easyJet.

Question 12

When's the best time to travel between London and Nairobi?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between London and Nairobi, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 13

What flights operate between London and Nairobi?

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Traveling between London and Nairobi, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 14

How many airports are there near London?

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There are a number of airports in and around London. The main one is Gatwick and other nearby airports include Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Southampton, Bournemouth, Cardiff, Exeter, Norwich, Humberside

Question 15

How many airports are there near Nairobi?

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There are a number of airports in and around Nairobi. The main one is Jomo Kenyatta International and other nearby airports include Arusha, Amboseli, Nanyuki.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between London and Nairobi depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from London, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between London and Nairobi arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Nairobi, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 18

What time do flights between London and Nairobi depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from London, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 19

What time do flights between London and Nairobi arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Nairobi, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£284
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£489
Cheapest round-trip	£598
Average round-trip	£912
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Airline	Mon 13.03	Tue 14.03	Wed 15.03	Thu 16.03	Fri 17.03	Sat 18.03	Sun 19.03
Kenya Airways	1	1	2	2	1	2	2
British Airways	1	1	1	1	1	1	1

Airline	Mon 20.03	Tue 21.03	Wed 22.03	Thu 23.03	Fri 24.03	Sat 25.03	Sun 26.03
Kenya Airways	1	1	2	2	1	2	1
British Airways	1	1	1	1	1	2	2

Airline	Mon 27.03	Tue 28.03	Wed 29.03	Thu 30.03	Fri 31.03	Sat 01.04	Sun 02.04
Kenya Airways	2	1	1	4	2	3	2
British Airways	1	1	1	1	2	1	1

Airline	Mon 03.04	Tue 04.04	Wed 05.04	Thu 06.04	Fri 07.04	Sat 08.04	Sun 09.04
Kenya Airways	4	2	1	2	1	2	1
British Airways	1	1	1	1	1	1	1

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Ryanair	RYR	FR	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight
Qatar Airways	QTR	QR	Yes	0 0
Turkish Airlines	THY	TK	Yes	0 0
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easyJet	EZY	U2	Yes	Opens 720 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight

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