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Flight deals from London City to Nairobi

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from London City Airport to Nairobi? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £560. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Nairobi.£373 per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Jun.One-way flight with ITA Airways.Outbound indirect flight with ITA Airways, departs from London City on Tue, 30 Jun, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From £373, select.
Nairobi.£395 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Sep.One-way flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from London City on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From £395, select.
Nairobi.£401 per passenger.Departing Mon, 3 Aug.One-way flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from London City on Mon, 3 Aug, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From £401, select.
Nairobi.£416 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Mar.One-way flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from London City on Wed, 3 Mar, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From £416, select.
Nairobi.£417 per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 Jan.One-way flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from London City on Thu, 28 Jan, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From £417, select.
Nairobi.£417 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Feb.One-way flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from London City on Wed, 3 Feb, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From £417, select.
Nairobi.£417 per passenger.Departing Sat, 14 Nov.One-way flight with ITA Airways.Outbound indirect flight with ITA Airways, departs from London City on Sat, 14 Nov, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From £417, select.
Nairobi.£418 per passenger.Departing Mon, 18 May.One-way flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from London City on Mon, 18 May, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From £418, select.
Nairobi.£419 per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 Oct.One-way flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from London City on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From £419, select.
Nairobi.£436 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Dec.One-way flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from London City on Tue, 29 Dec, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From £436, select.
Nairobi.£439 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Apr.One-way flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from London City on Tue, 20 Apr, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From £439, select.
Nairobi.£519 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Jul.One-way flight with ITA Airways.Outbound indirect flight with ITA Airways, departs from London City on Wed, 1 Jul, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From £519, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from London City to Nairobi

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like London City to Nairobi flights are currently cheapest in June.
May
from £418
Jun
from £373
Jul
from £519
Aug
from £401
Sep
from £395
Oct
from £419
Nov
from £417
Dec
from £436
Jan
from £417
Feb
from £417
Mar
from £416
Apr
from £439

Alternative London City to Nairobi routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from London City to Nairobi? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Nairobi Wilson

2 miles from central Nairobi
Closest
from £490
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Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta

8 miles from central Nairobi
Cheapest
from £373
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London to Nairobi: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£373
Cheapest month to flyJune

Finding cheap flights from London City to Nairobi: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Nairobi: Nairobi Wilson and Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.
The best price we found for a return flight from London City to Nairobi is £501. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from London City to Nairobi. But we found flights with one or more stops from £501.
As of May 2026, there are no flights flying from London City to Nairobi.
The cheapest month to fly from London City to Nairobi is usually November.
If you're flying from London City Airport, the cheapest airport near Nairobi is Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta – which is 8.2 miles away from the centre of Nairobi. We've found flights into this airport from £501.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between London City Airport and Nairobi. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Nairobi but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Nairobi is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In May, the average temperature is usually around 20°C. April is typically the warmest month in Nairobi, when it usually averages around 27°C. You can expect the least rain in July. The coldest month is June, with temperatures averaging 13°C. The rainiest month is April.
Currently, SWISS offers the cheapest flight tickets to Nairobi.

Travelling from London City Airport (LCY) to Nairobi: what you need to know

  • Nairobi is three hours ahead of London, where London City Airport is located. Nairobi runs on the UTC+3 timezone.

  • Give yourself plenty of time to catch your LCY to Nairobi flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself some extra wiggle room. A good general rule for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.

  • Finding a plane ticket from LCY to Nairobi with a stopover is simple. Whether you want to potentially save cash on your fare or add a new city to your itinerary, just deselect 'Direct flights only' to check out your options. A major stop is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).

  • The journey from central London to LCY takes about 35 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 6 miles in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • In search of a hotel near LCY? If you're boarding an early flight from London City Airport to Nairobi, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:

  • When it comes to London City Airport's on-time performance, 74.57% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.

How to find the cheapest flights from London City Airport (LCY) to Nairobi

  • £373 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way London City Airport to Nairobi flight. A return ticket right now is £501. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.

  • Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from LCY to Nairobi if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.

  • If you can be flexible with your travel plans, make the most of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when looking for your London City Airport to Nairobi ticket.

  • Snapping up a cheap flight from LCY to Nairobi couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic notifications and we'll notify you as soon as a new discount appears.

  • Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from London City Airport to Nairobi by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best.'

Airports in Nairobi

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)

  • Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is around 9 miles from central Nairobi. If you're opting for a ride-share or a cab, the drive takes roughly 20 minutes.

  • Getting there by public transport typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • Think about booking a hotel close to NBO if you're coming in on a late flight from London City Airport to Nairobi. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your first night all about rest:

  • Pick up a Jomo Kenyatta International Airport rental car and explore Nairobi and beyond with your own wheels. Auto-Union, Green Motion and Hertz are top providers you can book with here.

  • Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport around three weeks before your flight from LCY to Nairobi.

Wilson Airport (WIL)

  • Wilson Airport (WIL) is roughly 2 miles from the centre of Nairobi. Once you've hopped off your flight from London City Airport to Nairobi, it'll take you around 15 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.

  • You can expect the trip to take roughly 45 minutes on public transport.

  • There are some comfortable places to call home for the night near WIL. Unwind and get cosy after your LCY to Nairobi flight at one of these well-located options:

  • Why waste time waiting for public transport? A Wilson Airport rental car lets you start your journey right away. Roll down your windows and hit the road with a set of wheels from Auto-Union or Unicorn rent a car.

  • Generally, the sooner you book, the more you save and the better your options. Lock in your ride from WIL the moment you know your dates.

Best time to go to Nairobi

  • Before booking your flights from London City Airport to Nairobi, consider which time of year is best for you. High season in Nairobi offers a lively atmosphere and plenty of things to do, while low season brings better hotel deals and smaller crowds.

  • The warmest month in Nairobi is March, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your London City Airport to Nairobi plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.

  • July sees average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from LCY to Nairobi around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

More about Nairobi

  • Start your Nairobi trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from London City Airport to Nairobi, explore our selection of accommodation options including:

  • All great holidays should include some sightseeing. The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, Nairobi National Park and Westlands Maasai Market D at the roof top are must-visits when exploring Nairobi.

Explore more of Kenya

  • You've seen Nairobi, now it's time to discover other parts of Kenya. Journey around 270 miles south-east to Mombasa to tick off its must-visit sights. From Fort Jesus to Haller Park and Old Town of Mombasa, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.

  • If you want to check out another well-known destination in Kenya, consider Nakuru, roughly 90 miles north-west of Nairobi. ARTHUR GARDENS (WEDDING/EVENT GROUNDS), Upper Hill estate and Muhia's Conservation Forest are key highlights.

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