Flights London – Nairobi (LHR-NBO) from GBP 528*

Plan your flight from London to Nairobi

When is the best time to travel to Nairobi?

It will hardly be an exaggeration to call Nairobi's climate perfect. Nairobi is situated in the middle of East Africa, but at a high altitude, which ensures its mild climate. Throughout the year, the temperatures remain comfortable and humidity is low. Winter lasts from June to September, and summer from December to March with two rainy seasons in between – a shorter one in spring, and a longer one in fall. April is the rainiest month of the year, and February is the sunniest.

How to get to the city center from Nairobi airport (NBO)?

The city center of Nairobi is just 18 km away from Nairobi airport. Your hotel might provide shuttle service from the airport – contact them in advance to find out. You can also get to the city center by taxi, by bus or with a mini-bus. A taxi journey is the most popular and the quickest transfer option – your taxi ride would take around 40 minutes, given there are no traffic jams. If you want to travel by bus, board line 34 that runs every 20 minutes Monday to Friday between 6am and 9pm. It would take about 60 minutes to reach the city center by bus or by mini-bus that the locals call ‘matatu’.

What are some of the best things to do in Nairobi?

Rely on your local guides to show you around the fast-paced city. Make sure to make the most of the city's vibrant culinary scene, buzzing markets and the rich wildlife, and discover the city's budding art scene.

• In Nairobi, you are never too far away from nature. The city is close to Mount Longonot National Park located at the feet of an emerald-green dormant volcano. In the middle of the city, lies Karura Forest with its trails and bicycle paths.
• A business hub, Nairobi is also a cultural and fashion center, where young filmmakers, fashion designers and artists congregate. On Sunday, head to the Nairobi Flea Market that hosts lavish Sunday brunches and remains a go-to spot to discover and shop emerging local artisans and fashion brands.
• Take a flight from London to Nairobiand enjoy the varied and diverse culinary scene – here, you can find fresh interpretations of Western cuisine, as well as great Indian street food, Japanese and Korean restaurants.