Cheap flights to Kenya

• British Airways operates direct flights to Kenya from London Heathrow and Manchester ( via LHR ) serving Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
• Kenya Airways is another travellers top choice which operates direct flights from London Heathrow to Kenya. In addition to those, Kenya Airways also conducts indirect flights from Birmingham to Nairobi, Birmingham to Mombasa as well as Manchester to Mombasa flights via Heathrow.
• KLM is another main competitor for indirect flights to Kenya from London Heathrow and London City airport, Birmingham and Manchester. It is also the carrier of choice for flights to Mombasa; KLM serves indirect routes from both Birmingham and Manchester.
• Lufthansa flights for Kenya take off from different airports including London Heathrow, Birmingham and Manchester with stopovers at Frankfurt. Lufthansa also operates indirect flights to Mombasa from Birmingham as well as Manchester.
• Egypt Air, Ethiopian Airlines and Air France make connecting flights from London Heathrow to NBO with their respective stopovers at Cairo, Addis Ababa and Paris. It is wise to consider Turkish Airlines, considering their competence and consistency, as another good option for indirect flights from Manchester to Kenya ( Mombasa ).
• Emirates being rated worlds number 1 airline and being able to serve travelers seeking flights to Kenya from multiple departure airports makes it top choice as well.

• London Heathrow to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
• London Heathrow to Mombasa (MBA) via Amsterdam and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).

The serpentine dynamic of indirect itineraries has rendered flight duration dependent upon variables such as the route opted for, time spent at stopovers and the like. Here is a general idea of how long it typically takes for the airlines mentioned above to reach their target destinations.

• British Airways operates direct flights to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport from London Heathrow in what may be called the shortest possible time stretch of 8.5 hours. British Airways flies from Heathrow to Kenya via Lagos as well with a total flight time of 16 hours and 5 minutes whereas the same airline operates a different route via Accra which touches down on the Kenyan soil after 14 hours and 20 minutes. Their connecting flights to Kenya from London Gatwick however complete within 12 hours.
• The flag-carrier Kenya Airways also takes a mere 8h 30 minutes for a direct flight from London Heathrow to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport making it the only airline besides British Airways to operate the shortest route. Flights with Kenya Airways flying by way of Amsterdam usually take no longer than 11 hours to reach Nairobi. It also runs a two-stop Birmingham to Mombasa flight which takes 13 h and 15 minutes generally.
• Flights with Ethiopian Airlines getting airborne from London Heathrow connect at Addis Ababa before reaching capital of Kenya. The total time period is 11h and 25 mins but can vary depending on the stretch of the layover.
• KLM serving London airports and managing indirect flights to Kenya touchdown after 11 or 12 hours (minimum) of airborne experience. With KLM it?s something like 10 hours for an indirect flight from Birmingham to Nairobi. Like Kenya Airways before, KLM also operates Birmingham to Mombasa flights, again involving two stopovers and covering well within 13 h 15 minutes. A likely 10 hours and 35 minutes of flight duration is to be expected with KLM flying from Manchester en route to Kenya.
• Airbuses operated by Lufthansa reach Jomo Kenyatta International Airport from London in about 10 h and 40 mins, there or thereabouts.
• Manchester to Mombasa flights with Turkish Airlines surprisingly take less time than that one-stop journey with Lufthansa. Turkish Airlines complete the journey roughly within 13 h 35 minutes via Istanbul and Mount Kilimanjaro. It also flies from the London Gatwick heading for Nairobi and professionally manages it within 12 hours.
• Pressure builds when stopovers turn out to be long hauls and so Emirates Airlines with its generally longer stretch may not be worthwhile if your schedule is not that flexible.

• Ethiopian Airlines rank highest for conducting maximum number of flights from London Heathrow to Kenya; a total of 28 flights per week.
• Then comes KLM with 11 flights per week, British Airways with 7, Kenya Airways with 6 and Lufthansa with 3 flights per week.
• Lufthansa manages its weekly agenda for Birmingham to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport with 18 flights per week whereas KLM only flies five times for the said destination.
• British Airways takes off on eight different flights from Manchester to Kenya while Lufthansa on 6 and KLM on 2.
• Another favourite route- London to Mombasa- is populated by Kenya Airways with a sum total of 63 flights per week
• Turkish Airlines with a total of 28 flights per week. Ethiopian Airlines fly a dozen times for the same destination but along its own itinerary via Addis Ababa.

Airlines ensure the precise evaluation of your luggage and are not so tolerant when it comes to extra suitcases or auxiliary kits, unless you pay them for the extra that is. Make sure your stuff is properly tucked in and that the zipper runs smoothly.

• With British Airways, it is one piece of 23 kg as the maximum allowance per passenger for Economy. Business Class travellers, however, have the luxury to bring 2 pieces of free luggage weighing 32kg each but not more.
• KLM allows one piece of 23 kg for Economy Class and 2 pieces of 32kg each for Business Class. The weight of hand baggage must not exceed 12 kg for the former class and 18kg for the latter. A gram extra and charges will apply!
• Lufthansa sets limits for free check-in luggage as 1 piece of 23kg for Economy Class and 2 pieces of 32kg each for Business Class.
• In line with global aviation standards Kenya Airways allows 2 pieces of 23kg each to those travelling in Economy Class whereas 2 pieces of 32kg each are passable for passengers travelling in Business Class.

What’s the most remarkable thing you see when sightseeing in Kenya? This phrase ‘most remarkable’ occurs time and time again during the entire transit across this jumble of lakes, mountains and safariscapes. Only a few decades ago, when the higher-ups formulated to stage a tourist destination complete with plazas, beach resorts and game reserves, Kenya nearly trumped its neighbours and added to the tourism-driven ratings in the African region. Kenya today, to borrow a better expression…is a diva at the top of her game!

Nairobi National Park is an hour’s drive from the main city whereas Amboseli National Park is four hours away from the capital. Masai Mara National Reserve is by far the best Kenya has to offer but is also farther from the previous two. However distance is futile for safari lovers.

Lake Turkana, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, Lake Victoria, among others, are some of the best (and coolest) spots for hanging out during this stay. A mix of foreign and local Swahili experience can be seen in Mombasa; famous for its beaches while the Zanzibar Island is simply put a vacationer’s paradise. Mount Kenya, Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Elgon are further natural attractions to consume those leftover hours.

Though it goes without saying but the best time to visit is when the climate is not just bearable but actually enjoyable. From July till late September the temperature hangs between 23 and 25 degrees. A clear sky means loyalty towards schedule and likewise those local festivals you are so much looking forward to are not interrupted by an unexpected downpour.

The Annual StoryMoja Hay Festival, Cake Festival and Nairobi's Africa Nouveau are culture relevant events that are not mere spectacles but highly interactive experiences within the capital. Other engaging events include the Mombasa Carnival and the Lake Turkana Festival. And above all is the epic wildebeest migration that actually draws in those hordes of tourists.

Accommodations naturally becomes the first of concerns and should you find yourself travelling without being sponsored by any friend or family, press your luck for short-term rentals, bread & breakfasts, hostels or inexpensive apartments. Word to the wise, freeloading is not advised. Leading names among Kenya?s hospitality industry are:

• Nairobi Serena Hotel
• Intercontinental Hotel
• Fairmont Norfolk Hotel
• Nairobi Safari club

Whereas these are the quality service providers in Mombasa:

• Mombasa Serena Hotel
• Whitesands Beach Hotel
• Voyager Beach Resort
• Bamburi Beach Hotel