Cheap Flights to Kenya from the UK (NBO) Starting at £410

Overview

Kenya is the classic African safari country — the Masai Mara, the Great Migration, Amboseli's elephants beneath Kilimanjaro, and Indian Ocean beaches. Nairobi is the gateway for UK travellers.

Best time to fly to Kenya

The dry seasons (June–October and January–February) are best for wildlife; the Great Migration reaches the Mara around July–October. The price charts on this page show the cheapest dates for your route.

Main gateway cities & airports

Main gateways are Nairobi (NBO) and, for the coast, Mombasa (MBA).

Airlines and routes

Kenya Airways and British Airways fly direct from London to Nairobi in around 8.5 hours; one-stop routes with Qatar Airways, Emirates and KLM serve other UK airports.

Popular places to visit in Kenya

• The Masai Mara: the Great Migration and Big Five
• Amboseli: elephants beneath Mount Kilimanjaro
• Nairobi: the vibrant gateway city
• Diani Beach: white sand on the Indian Ocean
• Lake Nakuru: flamingos and rhinos

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Kenya

• Book several weeks to a few months ahead for the best value.
• Travel outside peak and festive seasons where possible.
• Compare direct and one-stop routes for the best fare.
• Be flexible with dates — midweek departures are often cheaper.

Travel essentials

• Visa: UK travellers need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA), applied for online
• Currency: the Kenyan shilling (KES)