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What is the cheapest airline from London to Kenya?

Looking at the year ahead, the cheapest airline flying to Kenya from London is Brussels Airlines. Explore Brussels Airlines flight ticket options today. If this airline doesn't suit you, the second cheapest airline is Kenya Airways.



In 2026, the cheapest options for flying from London to Kenya (usually Nairobi) are typically indirect flights with "value" carriers such as EgyptAir, Turkish Airlines, or Brussels Airlines. Round-trip fares with these airlines often start as low as £430 to £550, depending on how far in advance you book. For those seeking the absolute lowest price, "self-transfer" options using low-cost carriers like Pegasus Airlines or Air Arabia (via Istanbul or Sharjah) can sometimes drop below £400, though these involve longer layovers and separate baggage fees. If you prefer a non-stop flight, the options are limited to Kenya Airways and British Airways from London Heathrow. These direct flights are faster (approx. 8.5 hours) but significantly more expensive, with standard fares usually ranging from £650 to £900. To find the best deal in 2026, experts suggest flying in the "low season" (April, May, or November) and using Google Flights or Skyscanner to monitor price drops, as carriers like Qatar Airways and Emirates frequently run "sale" fares to compete for the popular London-Nairobi corridor.

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Book your trip to arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International, or Wilson. The distance between London and Nairobi is 6849 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Ryanair, Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, Egyptair, and easyJet. London and Nairobi have 401 direct flights per week.

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Which UK Airlines Fly to Kenya?
  • Kenya Airways.
  • Emirates.
  • Qantas Airways.
  • Qatar Airways.
  • British Airways.
  • Royal Air Maroc.
  • Turkish Airlines.
  • KLM.


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How to find the cheapest flights
  1. Check the cheapest days to fly out. ...
  2. Check which locations are on offer. ...
  3. Use flight price search engines. ...
  4. Book through travel agents for students. ...
  5. Last-minute deals aren't always cheaper so book early. ...
  6. Beware of extra costs on budget airlines. ...
  7. Go incognito when booking flights.


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Specifically, plane tickets usually don't get cheaper closer to the departure date. Instead, flights tend to be the most inexpensive when you book between four months and three weeks before your departure date.

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Top Airlines Offering Flights to Kenya
  • Emirates.
  • China Southern.
  • Turkish Airlines.
  • SWISS.
  • Etihad Airways.
  • American Airlines.
  • Kenya Airways.
  • Air France.


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The combination of ticket price, taxes and tourist visa cost makes it an expensive destination, even in relation to tourist destinations with the same appeal on other continents. But don't think this is just a problem with Kenya or flights from Europe to Africa. It happens on domestic continental routes as well.

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London Heathrow is the only British airport with direct flights to Nairobi, operated by Kenya Airways and British Airways, and taking around nine hours.

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Can I get a direct flight from London to Nairobi? Yes – the average flight time is 8 hours and 50 minutes. British Airways and Kenya Airways both fly to Nairobi-Kenyatta from London-Heathrow. Heathrow is the only London airport offering direct flights to Kenya.

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The US dollar is the best currency to carry when traveling to Kenya. It's more stable against the Kenya shilling than the Pound and the Euro and the easiest to convert into the Dollar to shilling via local Forex bureaus or banks. The prevailing Kenya currency to USD exchange rate is approximately USD 1 for Ksh.

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The government owns a 48.9 percent stake in Kenya Airways while Air France-KLM has 7.8 percent. The rest is owned by private owners and banks.

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The cheapest days to depart if you're flying within the U.S. are midweek — generally Tuesday or Wednesday. For economy tickets, Tuesdays are about 24% lower than peak prices on Sundays, which translates to savings of about $85 per ticket. The same is generally true for business class and first class travelers.

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Domestic airline prices are on the decline in 2023, finally retreating after spiking just a year ago. International fares are still high. After soaring in 2022, prices for domestic airline tickets are on the descent.

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Timing plays an important part. Specifically, plane tickets usually don't get cheaper closer to the departure date. Instead, flights tend to be the most inexpensive when you book between four months and three weeks before your departure date.

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