Cheap flights to Nairobi

• British Airways (BA) Direct flight
• Kenya Airways (KQ) Non stop flight
• Air France (AF) via Paris
• Turkish Airlines (TK) via Istanbul
• Emirates (EK) via Dubai
• Qatar Airways (QR) via Doha
• Ethiopian Airlines (ET) via Addis Ababa
• Etihad Airways (EY) via Abu Dhabi
• KLM (KL) via Amsterdam

Yes, there are direct flights for Nairobi available from the London Heathrow Airport. British Airways and Kenya Airways are the two airlines operating non-stop flights to Nairobi from London Heathrow. British Airways 65 and Kenya Airways 101 depart daily from London. There are a total of 14 direct flights per week, each airline operating 7 flights. 

• Direct flights from London Heathrow to Nairobi with Kenya Airways take 8 hours and 35 minutes minimum. Indirect flights from London Heathrow to Nairobi take at least 10 hours and 30 minutes. This is when you fly with EgyptAir which flies via Cairo.
• From London Gatwick to Nairobi, the flight duration is 14 hours and 25 minutes with Emirates. These are one-stop flights via Dubai.
• The minimum flight duration from Birmingham to Nairobi is 10 hours and 35 minutes on an indirect flight with KLM. The stopover for KLM flights is in Amsterdam.
• The flight duration from Manchester to Nairobi is 10 hours and 40 minutes with KLM. The flight is via Amsterdam.
• The total flight duration from Edinburgh to Nairobi is 10 hours and 40 minutes. KLM operates the shortest connecting flights from Edinburgh to Nairobi and flies via Amsterdam.

One is likely to find the cheapest flights to Nairobi in May, the low season so to speak. The chances are that airlines may throw a special discount or some last-minute offer to encourage tourism during the low season. For those travelling on a budget, this is the best time to look for flights. Better yet, why not give us a ring to check for updates or sign up for our weekly newsletter. Whenever some offer pops-up we make sure to put it in our newsletter. If it is there, you cannot miss it!

RwandAir is the cheapest airline that flies to Nairobi from UK. It takes off mainly from London Heathrow and makes a stopover at Kigali before landing at Nairobi International Airport. The average fare for Nairobi from London is GBP 337 during the peak season.

All the major reputed airlines make a stopover at their hub locations. So, if you are up to any connecting flight then avail a chance to see through the city at a glance. With Air France, you can make a stopover at the most romantic city of love i.e. Paris. Or you may also choose to add a stopover at Istanbul, Dubai, Doha, Addis Ababa, Abu Dhabi or Amsterdam with the respective flag carriers.

The best time to travel to Nairobi is when it’s dry and cool. For this very reason, July to August is considered to be the most happening time for the vacations. Nairobi experiences rainy season twice a year. One is somewhere between March to May and other one starts in October and runs through the end of December. Many tourists avoid rainy time because it is most likely to put a damper on your outdoor plans.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) is the major international airport in Nairobi. It is located at an approximate distance of 15 kilometres or 9 miles southeast of Nairobi's central business district. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is the receiving airport for cheap flights to Nairobi from the UK.

Basic amenities such as ATMs, banking facilities, currency exchange services and paid Wi-Fi is available at the Kenyatta International Airport. The airport is also equipped with numerous shops including duty free shops that sell tobacco, cosmetics, gift items, spirits and a lot more. Cafes and restaurants are ample, with coffeehouses featuring to be popular spots for passengers availing a stopover.There are cargo-handling firms as well as ground handling firms for assisting passengers with handling their luggage for storage as well as taking along in accordance to timings.  First aid service is available in case of any emergencies or accidents, along with facility centres for ambulance services within the premises. Those who are travelling with children can take advantage of the children’s play area as well as baby care facilities. Separate prayer rooms are also available for Muslims and Christians. A VIP lounge is also available for those passengers who have a business class ticket, however, it should be noted that there are no as such conference rooms available. Basic facilities for disabled individuals are also available such as toilets that are accessible by wheelchairs. To avail most of the accommodations, passengers would have to travel to the city centre, approximately 20 minutes from the airport. Nairobi Airport Hotel and Airport View Plaza hotel just border the airport premises, along with the Airport Stopover House and Fahari Gardens providing alternative options for a stay. Car hiring facility is available at the airport, with companies like Hertz and Budget catering for radio cabs. A massive car parking space is allocated with separate sections for visitors and park-in passengers.

Taxis offer one of the most convenient ground transport option available. These can be availed easily upon exiting the arrivals lounge. Public buses have two independent platforms from which they operate a regular schedule, but are generally not advised to tourists given that they may be overcrowded. City shuttles connect various stops within the central urban area to the airport. Car rental services are also available, considered to be convenient and safest in terms of speed as well as reliability and convenience for airport transfers from the terminal.

Two main transport options available in Nairobi are taxis and public minibuses/commuter buses, also locally known as matatus. Taxis are generally cheap in Nairobi and can easily be found in any street corner of the city. It is preferable to use the taxis for getting around Nairobi. An even cheaper mode of transport as compared to the taxis is the public buses. The public minibuses or commuter buses vary in size and are generally overcrowded. Many car hire chains also have franchises in the city, operating as alternatives to radio cab services. There is also a commuter train service available that offers a good alternative to the traffic concerns on Nairobi's roads. There are at present four lines operating in the city. For shorter trips, you can opt to use the tuk tuks. These are three-wheeled motorbike/taxi hybrids that can easily be located in many of the popular areas of the city centre. 

Nairobi boasts a wide range of accommodation options, matching its status as a growing regional metropolitan city for multiple business hotels in the heart of its urban zone. luxury hotels start off with international hoteling chains like the Serena, Villa Rosa Kempinski, Holiday Inn and Inter-Continental. Others like Fairmont Suffolk, Sarova Stanley, Sankara, Sarova Panafrica, Royal Orchid and The Monarch have made headlines internationally for the top notch services in the hospitality industry regarding relaxation amenities and continental cuisine restaurants. A moderately-priced motel or a dormitory room in the city centre, whether on rental apartment basis or a deluxe room stay, trends to cater for business or working travellers in Nairobi. For those looking to explore the ultimate safari experience of Africa can also opt to stay in a tented camp in the heart of Nairobi National Park. Outdoor wildlife experiences can be availed at safari lodges and camps like the Millimani Backpackers, or the Giraffe Manor.  Other than that, you can find a decent range of fine hotels all around the city. Nairobi's hotels are well-equipped with modern amenities and facilities. Towards the outskirts, there are cottages, inns as well as the Windsor Golf and Country Club for those choosing a respite away from the city’s active day-life and nightlife.