Who flies to Kenya from UK?

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




In 2026, several major airlines provide reliable service from the UK to Kenya. Kenya Airways and British Airways continue to lead with daily direct flights from London Heathrow (LHR) to Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). For those seeking competitive pricing or departures from regional airports like Manchester or Birmingham, major "hub" carriers offer excellent one-stop connections. Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa, Emirates via Dubai, and Qatar Airways via Doha are popular choices. Additionally, Lufthansa and Air France-KLM provide routes through their respective European hubs. If you are heading to the coast, some seasonal charters and connecting flights via Nairobi can get you to Mombasa, though most UK travelers find the direct Heathrow-to-Nairobi route the most efficient for starting a safari or business trip.

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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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Yes. Kenya Airways [KQ] operates direct flights from Nairobi to London. You can check our Flight Schedule for more information.

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If you're flexible on your departure dates, hit Whole month as you search. You'll see the cheapest month, and even day, to fly to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta with British Airways.

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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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We advise: Exercise a high degree of caution in Kenya overall due to the high crime levels and the threat of terrorist attack. Higher levels apply in some areas.

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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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Visas. You need a visa to enter Kenya. Kenyan entry visas are exclusively issued electronically, with passengers required to obtain their e-visas before departure. You can apply for single entry and transit visas on the Kenya e-visa website.

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Here's what you need: Valid passport: Your Kenyan passport should be valid for your stay in the UK. Travel purpose: You must state why you're visiting clearly - maybe for tourism, a business meeting, or visiting family. Remember, you can't study for more than 30 days or work.

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And fly direct, getting you to Jomo Kenyatta Intl. in just hours. If you have a preferred carrier, use our advanced search tool to find the right flight from Manchester to Jomo Kenyatta Intl..

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Kenya Airways is a Kenyan carrier. Frequent travelers give the airline an average rating of 7.5/10. This is above the general average .

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