Routes
One way, per person. Fares other travellers found recently; prices change and are confirmed only when you book.
We track London to Nairobi fares for flights to Kenya from the UK. Kenya is 3 hours ahead of the UK in winter and 2 hours ahead in British Summer Time, so plan your first day lightly. Fares rise around Christmas and New Year and during the safari season from July to October. The live fare calendar on this page shows this month's lowest fares.
Last checked: November 2026
Routes we track to Kenya
We track fares on London to Nairobi, the main route for UK travellers heading to Kenya. The live fare calendar on this page shows this month's lowest fares, so you can compare dates before you commit. Fares move with school holidays, Christmas and the safari season, so check a few date combinations rather than a single day.
Families visiting relatives and safari travellers often fly the same route at different times. If your dates are fixed, set an alert and let the fare come to you. If they are flexible, shift your trip by a week or two and watch how the calendar changes.
- Open the live fare calendar for London to Nairobi on this page.
- Pick your travel month and compare the lowest fares shown for each week.
- Note the weeks around Christmas and New Year and the safari season from July to October, when fares are usually higher.
- Choose two or three date options that work for your family or safari plan.
- Set a free price alert on your preferred dates so you hear when fares drop.
When fares to Kenya are lowest
Fares to Kenya are usually lowest outside Christmas and New Year and outside the safari season from July to October. The quiet months give you more room to choose dates and more chance of a lower fare. The live fare calendar on this page shows this month's lowest fares so you can see how your month compares.
If you can travel in the quieter months, you will often find more choice on London to Nairobi and less pressure on seats. Families visiting relatives may prefer to travel outside school holidays for the same reason.
Book early enough to have a choice of dates, but keep checking after you book. If the fare falls, an alert tells you, and you can decide whether to change your plans. Remember the time difference when you plan your first day: Kenya is 3 hours ahead of the UK in winter and 2 hours ahead in British Summer Time.
Busy weeks for Kenya
The busiest weeks for flights to Kenya are Christmas and New Year and the safari season from July to October. Fares are usually higher then, and seats fill faster on London to Nairobi. If you must travel in these weeks, book as early as you can and set an alert so you know when fares move.
Christmas and New Year is the peak for families travelling back to see relatives. The safari season from July to October brings visitors from the UK and beyond, so demand on the route stays high for several months.
Outside these weeks, you have more flexibility. If your trip is for a family event, fix your dates and watch the fare. If it is a safari, consider the edges of the season rather than the middle, and compare the lowest fares in the calendar for each week.
Arriving in Kenya: phone, data and entry
On arrival you can connect with Safaricom or Airtel, the main Kenyan networks. Coverage is 4G, with 5G in some cities. Buy a travel eSIM or a mobile top up before you fly so you have data from the moment you land, and check the official rules for your passport before you fly.
A travel eSIM keeps your UK number free for messages while your data runs on a Kenyan plan. If you prefer a local SIM, Safaricom and Airtel are the networks to look for. Mobile top ups are useful if you already have a Kenyan number or want to add credit for a family member.
Data is 4G in most places, with 5G in some cities, so calls, maps and messages work well in towns. Check the official rules for your passport before you fly, and allow time for the time difference when you plan your first day, since Kenya is 3 hours ahead of the UK in winter and 2 hours ahead in British Summer Time.
Free price alerts for your trip
We check fares every day and email when they fall well under the usual price for your dates or under your own target. Alerts are free and take a minute to set. Use them alongside the live fare calendar on this page, which shows this month's lowest fares for London to Nairobi.
Set an alert for the dates you want, or for a range if you are flexible. If you are travelling for Christmas and New Year or the safari season from July to October, an alert helps you see when a fare drops below the usual level for those busy weeks.
You do not need to check the page every day. We watch the route and email you when it matters, so you can book with confidence and get on with planning your trip to Kenya.