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Travelers usually depart from Jomo Kenyatta International, or Wilson when they travel from Nairobi to London. Book your trip to arrive at Heathrow, Gatwick, London Stansted, Luton, or London City. The distance between Nairobi and London is 6849 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Egyptair, Ryanair, easyJet, Qatar Airways, and Turkish Airlines. Nairobi and London have 360 direct flights per week. When you arrive at London, consider visiting Roman Baths, Bath, British Museum, St. David's Cathedral, Cardiff, St. Paul's Cathedral, Natural History Museum, Tate Modern, St Fagans: National History Museum, Canterbury Cathedral, Stonehenge, Avebury, Tintern Abbey, United Kingdom, Portsea Island, Tower of London, and Isle of Wight.
Weekly direct flights
| Mondays | Tuesdays | Wednesdays | Thursdays | Fridays | Saturdays | Sundays | |
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| Direct flights | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
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Check-in for a flight from Nairobi to London
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking | Online check-in available |
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| Egyptair | MSR | MS | Yes | No |
| Ryanair | RYR | FR | No | Opens 24 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight |
| easyJet | EZY | U2 | Yes | Opens 720 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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Most travelers from Kenya can enter London, LHR, but there are restrictions.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to travel from Nairobi to London?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nairobi and London takes around 9.1 hours.
What is the flight distance between Nairobi and London?
The flight distance between Nairobi and London is 6849 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Nairobi and London?
Several carriers operate flights between Nairobi and London. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include British Airways, Kenya Airways.
What are the most popular routes to and from Nairobi?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Nairobi and Mombasa, Malindi, Ukunda, Kisumu, Entebbe, Eldoret, Lamu, Melbourne, Perth, Dublin, Zanzibar, Dar es Salaam, Sydney, Mumbai, Juba, Maasai Mara, Kigali, Addis Ababa, Durban, Helsinki.
What are the most popular routes to and from London?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as London and Reykjavik, Bucharest, Athens, Dublin, Istanbul, Lisbon, Sofia, Tirana, New York, Edinburgh, Belfast, Larnaca, Glasgow, Málaga, Antalya, Faro, Thessaloniki, Budapest, Madrid, Alicante.
Which airports are there in Nairobi?
Nairobi is mainly served by Jomo Kenyatta International. But there are other airports nearby, including Wilson.
What airports are near Nairobi?
The main airport in Nairobi is Jomo Kenyatta International. It is also served by Arusha, Amboseli, Nanyuki.
What airports are near London?
The main airport in London is Heathrow. It is also served by Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Cardiff, Bournemouth, Doncaster Sheffield, Southampton, Exeter, Norwich, Humberside.
Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Nairobi and London?
Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Nairobi and London thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Nairobi and London can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.
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