Cheap flights from Longyearbyen to Nairobi from £460

Cheap flights from Longyearbyen to Nairobi from £460

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3 stops
Tue, May 5
Longyearbyen LYRNairobi NBO
£460
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Tue, May 5
Longyearbyen LYRNairobi NBO
£470
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Sun, May 10
Longyearbyen LYRNairobi NBO
£485
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2 stops
Sun, May 10
Longyearbyen LYRNairobi NBO
£485
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2 stops
Sun, May 10
Longyearbyen LYRNairobi NBO
£593
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Wed, May 6
Longyearbyen LYRNairobi NBO
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Tue, May 5 – Sun, May 10
Longyearbyen LYRNairobi NBO
£990
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Tue, May 5 – Mon, May 11
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£990
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Wed, May 6 – Tue, May 12
Longyearbyen LYRNairobi NBO
£1,134
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2 stops
Wed, May 6 – Sun, May 10
Longyearbyen LYRNairobi NBO
£1,138
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Sun, May 10 – Sun, May 17
Longyearbyen LYRNairobi NBO
£1,331
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Sun, May 10 – Sat, May 16
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How much do flights to Nairobi cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£460

Cheapest round-trip

£990

Average round-trip

£1,274

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

SAS

Getting from Nairobi's airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: public buses and matatus.

Nairobi is served by Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), located approximately 15 km southeast of the city center. As Kenya's main international gateway, the airport offers several airport transfers to city center options including taxis, ride-hailing services, public buses, and private transfers. Wilson Airport (WIL), primarily used for domestic and regional flights, sits just 6 km south of downtown. Journey times vary significantly depending on Nairobi's notorious traffic conditions, particularly during rush hours.

From Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

45-90 min

KES 100-KES 150 (approximately $0.75–1.15 USD)

every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

40-80 min

KES 80-KES 150 (approximately $0.60–1.15 USD)

frequent during daytime (traffic dependent)

local experience

30-60 min

KES 2,000-KES 3,500 (approximately $15–27 USD; negotiate before departure)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience with luggage

30-60 min

KES 1,200-KES 2,500 (approximately $9–19 USD; surge pricing may apply)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

30-60 min

KES 3,500-KES 6,000 (approximately $27–46 USD; fixed rate)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

business travelers

From Wilson Airport (WIL)

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

15-40 min

KES 800-KES 1,500 (approximately $6–12 USD)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

domestic flight connections

15-40 min

KES 500-KES 1,200 (approximately $4–9 USD)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

quick city access

Notes:

  • Prices in KES (Kenyan Shilling); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Nairobi traffic can be severe, especially during morning (7–9 AM) and evening (5–8 PM) rush hours. Allow extra time.
  • Always use licensed taxis from official airport ranks or reputable ride-hailing apps for safety.
  • Negotiate taxi fares before departure or confirm the meter is running.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Nairobi

Depart from
Svalbard Airport, Longyear
Arrive to
Jomo Kenyatta International
Average flights per week
227
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Mt. Kenya Wildlife Conservancy

Check-in for a flight from Longyearbyen to Nairobi

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
SASSASSKNo
Norwegian Air ShuttleNAXDYNo
Kenya AirwaysKQAKQNo
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Nairobi

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January26°C14°C
February27°C15°C
March27°C15°C
April24°C15°C
May23°C14°C
June22°C13°C
July22°C13°C
August23°C13°C
September25°C14°C
October26°C15°C
November24°C15°C
December24°C14°C
Hottest Month
27°C
February
Coldest month
13°C
July
Sunny days
310
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
11 Apr
89%
26°C15°C
18 Apr
88%
25°C15°C
Sunday
12 Apr
88%
26°C14°C
19 Apr
25°C14°C
Monday
13 Apr
89%
25°C16°C
20 Apr
26°C14°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
86%
25°C15°C
21 Apr
26°C14°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
86%
25°C15°C
22 Apr
27°C14°C
Thursday
16 Apr
89%
25°C14°C
23 Apr
26°C15°C
Friday
17 Apr
89%
24°C15°C
24 Apr
27°C15°C
Book your trip to arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International, or Wilson. The most popular airlines for this route are SAS, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Kenya Airways, Turkish Airlines, and Qatar Airways. Longyearbyen and Nairobi have 227 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Longyearbyen?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Longyearbyen and Manchester, Edinburgh, Oslo, Berlin, Budapest, Helsinki, Sofia, Toronto, Coimbatore, Algiers, Sydney, Cape Town, Dublin, Reykjavik, Palanga, Porto, Erbil, Mexico City, Los Angeles, Columbus.
What are the most popular routes to and from Nairobi?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Nairobi and London, Mombasa, Malindi, Kisumu, Eldoret, Ukunda, Manchester, Johannesburg, Dar es Salaam, Entebbe, Zanzibar, Cape Town, Lamu, Perth, Belfast, Kuala Lumpur, Kigali, Lusaka, Mogadishu, Addis Ababa.
What airports are near Longyearbyen?
The main airport in Longyearbyen is Svalbard Airport, Longyear. It is also served by Svalbard Airport, Longyear.
What airports are near Nairobi?
The main airport in Nairobi is Jomo Kenyatta International. It is also served by Arusha, Nanyuki, Amboseli.
Which airlines fly between Longyearbyen and Nairobi?
Currently, you can fly between Longyearbyen and Nairobi with SAS, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Kenya Airways, Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways.
When’s the best time to travel between Longyearbyen and Nairobi?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Longyearbyen 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.
What flights operate between Longyearbyen and Nairobi?
Traveling between Longyearbyen 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.
How many airports are there near Longyearbyen?
There are a number of airports in and around Longyearbyen. The main one is Svalbard Airport, Longyear and other nearby airports include Svalbard Airport, Longyear
How many airports are there near Nairobi?
There are a number of airports in and around Nairobi. The main one is Jomo Kenyatta International and other nearby airports include Arusha, Nanyuki, Amboseli.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Longyearbyen and Nairobi depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Longyearbyen and Nairobi arrive?
What time do flights between Longyearbyen and Nairobi depart?
What time do flights between Longyearbyen and Nairobi arrive?

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