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6821 km

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+24°C

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NBO

12km

WIL

3km

Flight prices to Nairobi

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Virgin Atlantic

In two months

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NBO

Direct, 8h 35m

£553

3 months ago

6821 km

Distance

8h 35m

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Which is the cheapest month to fly to Nairobi?

Here are approximate min and max prices for London to Nairobi flight (one-way) at the moment:

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7 - 14 nights

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Is Nairobi an expensive destination?

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Return

One way

01 Jan (Wed) - 24 Jan (Fri)01 Jan (Wed) + nights

17:25

LHR

8h 35m

Direct

02:00

NBO

06:35

NBO

8h 55m

Direct

15:30

LHR

£553

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Direct flights to Nairobi

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Airports in Nairobi and London

Nairobi has 2 airports and London has 9 airports.

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Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)

12 km from Nairobi city center.

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Taxi

~20 Min.

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Bus

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Train

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Shuttle

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Subway

Wilson Airport (WIL)

3 km from Nairobi city center.

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Which airport in Nairobi is better?

The closest airport to Nairobi city center is Wilson Airport (WIL) with 3 km distance. The quickest way to get to city center is to take a taxi from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), trip will take 20 min.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is usually the main choice for traveling to Nairobi. If you want to get to Nairobi faster, use the taxi. The trip will take about 20 min.

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Where to stay in Nairobi

Find the right accommodation in Nairobi with Avionero:

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Ole-Sereni Hotel

Mombassa Road

WiFi • Parking • 24-Hour Reception • Swimming pool • Fitness Room/Gym

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Lagos Hotel Nairobi

Lagos Road

Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • 24-Hour Reception • Luggage Storage • Safe-Deposit Box

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Mirema Serviced Apartments

Mirema Drive

Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • Free Parking • Parking • 24-Hour Reception

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Golden Tulip Hotel

65 Muthithi Street

24-Hour Reception • Swimming pool • Airport shuttle • Elevator / Lift • Dry Cleaning

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Gracehouse Resort

Ring Road Kilimani off Chania road

Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • 24-Hour Reception • Airport shuttle • Hair Dryer

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Nairobi themes

This is what Nairobi is known for:

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Location

Nairobi is located in Kenya, 6821 km away from London:

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Currency and exchange rate

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Safety

Some areas of Nairobi might be sketchy³. Consider a moderate level of caution.

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Air Quality

Nairobi generally has a low level of air pollution⁴.

Air pollution: low

Nairobi pros and cons

Planning a trip to Nairobi? Check the weather

16 Days Weather Forecast

Here’s how the weather in Nairobi looks currently:

Wed, 20 November

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+24°C

Rain

6 m/s

52 %

Thu, 21 November

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+20°C

Rain

4 m/s

78 %

Fri, 22 November

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+19°C

Rain

3 m/s

82 %

Sat, 23 November

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+25°C

Rain

5 m/s

49 %

Sun, 24 November

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+24°C

Rain

4 m/s

55 %

Mon, 25 November

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+23°C

Rain

3 m/s

62 %

Tue, 26 November

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+23°C

Rain

2 m/s

58 %

Wed, 27 November

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+23°C

Rain

3 m/s

61 %

Thu, 28 November

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+23°C

Rain

4 m/s

63 %

Fri, 29 November

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+24°C

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5 m/s

59 %

Sat, 30 November

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+23°C

Rain

2 m/s

60 %

Sun, 01 December

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+22°C

Rain

3 m/s

64 %

Mon, 02 December

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+23°C

Rain

4 m/s

57 %

Tue, 03 December

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+23°C

Rain

6 m/s

52 %

Wed, 04 December

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+23°C

Broken clouds

6 m/s

46 %

Thu, 05 December

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+23°C

Broken clouds

5 m/s

45 %

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Monthly weather

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Still thinking when to go? Read when is the best time to visit Nairobi.

How much does it cost to fly to Nairobi?

Nairobi prices compared to London:

Nairobi is in average 64% cheaper than London. The biggest difference is Sa. The smallest difference is Sports (-30%) and Utilities (-43%).

Some Price Examples (vs London):

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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

£4.56 vs £20.37

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Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

£31.97 vs £81.46

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McMeal at McDonalds

£5.70 vs £8.15

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Cappuccino (regular)

£2.53 vs £3.98

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Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

£0.48 vs £2.04

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Water (0.33 liter bottle)

£0.45 vs £1.54

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Milk (regular), (1 liter)

£0.92 vs £1.28

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Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

£0.48 vs £1.37

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Eggs (regular) (12)

£1.44 vs £3.02

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Local Cheese (1kg)

£9.76 vs £9.27

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Chicken Fillets (1kg)

£5.88 vs £8.38

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Banana (1kg)

£0.89 vs £1.49

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Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

£9.13 vs £10.86

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Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

£1.90 vs £2.51

Nairobi in average is 64% cheaper

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The biggest difference is Salaries, Buy, Rent prices.

FAQ

Flying to Nairobi? Here are some useful things to know:

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What airports does Nairobi has?

There are 2 of airports in Nairobi: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Wilson Airport. The closest one is Wilson Airport which is 3 km away.

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How far is it to fly to Nairobi?

A passenger flying direct to Nairobi will travel around 6821 km if flying from London.

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How long does it take to travel to Nairobi?

You should expect a flight time around if you are flying from London.

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When should I fly to Nairobi?

The peak of traveling to Nairobi usually comes to , while the cheapest month is . If you travel now, the weather in Nairobi is Rain.

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How much does it cost to fly to Nairobi?

We recommend using Avionero Flexible Dates to find the best prices for a range of selected dates.

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What’s the weather like in Nairobi?

On average you could expect +17°C in July to +21°C in March. Currently, it is Rain and +24°C in Nairobi.

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Are there any direct flights to Nairobi?

No, there are no direct flights to Nairobi if you are flying from London.

About Avionero

Avionero is a Swedish travel planning startup located in Malmo, founded by Lars Kristensson and Anton Tyulenev.

Using our smart AI Search engine, we combine millions of flight, hotel, and activity options for your trip to Nairobi.

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Source of the data

The prices, airlines, and airport data on the pages come from our own database. It is based on searches made by our users and comes with some degree of approximation and estimation.

Prices stated on the page are “cached prices”, meaning that those prices were accurate when the search was made. Usually, there is a time stamp next to such prices.

Quotes on the page are coming from real people with whom we did multiple interviews about the route.

Other sources:

(1) Visa data is taken from Passport Index;
(2) “English knowledge” is based on the ranking of countries and regions by English skills by EF;
(3) “Safety index” is taken from Numbeo;
(4) “Air quality index” is a PM2.5 data from 2023 taken from IQAir;
(5) Amount of trees is an approximation (source: Climate Neutral Group);

Last updated 05.11.2024