Traveling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 8 hours 45 minutes.
The timezone in Nairobi is UTC+3, which is three hours ahead of London.
Flights from LHR to NBO start from 09:45 — the first with British Airways. The latest departure is at 18:25 with Kenya Airways. In total, you can choose from 20 weekly London Heathrow Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your LHR to NBO flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
British Airways is your gateway to discovering Nairobi (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Kenya!). Browse the direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Most passengers choose to travel with British Airways on this route.
British Airways is the most punctual carrier operating LHR to NBO flights.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. These are the top stopovers between LHR and NBO:
Brussels Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
$377 is the lowest price for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport flight. Return flights start at $516. These prices may change depending on availability.
Book six months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from LHR to NBO.
May is the cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from LHR to NBO.
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Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Of all flights leaving London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% land on schedule at their destination.
Central London to London Heathrow Airport is around 31 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 55 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
You can expect a trip time of about 1 hour when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near LHR? If you're catching an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a London Heathrow Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near NBO instead:
Pick up a Jomo Kenyatta International Airport rental car and discover Nairobi and beyond with your own set of wheels. Auto-Union, Green Motion and Hertz are popular providers to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport about three weeks before traveling.
Getting from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to central Nairobi
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is approximately 14 kilometers from the center of Nairobi. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes when traveling by public transport.
When to fly to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Nairobi. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in February.
When reserving your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. March is the warmest month in Nairobi, with the temperature ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LHR to NBO in July. Average temperatures are between 12ºC (54ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF) then.
Explore more of Kenya
Mombasa is just one of the many places in Kenya waiting to be discovered after you've seen Nairobi. Around 434 kilometers away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Fort Jesus, Haller Park and Old Town of Mombasa.
Nakuru is another favorite destination in Kenya and is around 145 kilometers north-west of Nairobi. No trip is complete without dropping by ARTHUR GARDENS (WEDDING/EVENT GROUNDS), Upper Hill estate and Muhia's Conservation Forest.