For a modern and exciting city with a wild edge, book cheap flights to Nairobi with Globehunters today!

While it’s a vibrant and interesting city to visit in its own right, Nairobi is also a great base for an exciting safari adventure in Kenya, with the Nairobi National Park located only a 9-mile drive away from the city centre.

The park is home to a whole host of exotic animals such as giraffes, baboons, cheetahs, lions, rhinoceroses, ostriches and zebras all roaming freely in their own habitat, with the city skyline in the background.

A little further away you’ll find the Ol Donya Sabuk National Park, set amongst a mountain forest and home to many species of primates and birds.

Other attractions include the former home of the author Karen Blixen which is now a museum, as well as plenty of water sports, shopping centres and markets to explore, and once the sun goes down there are lots of restaurants, cafes and bars too.

While lots of Nairobi may seem very Westernised, with lots of skyscrapers adorned with corporate names, there are still plenty of examples of traditional African culture to be found, especially in the markets.

So for a modern city which is only a few miles from the spectacular wilds of Africa, compare our cheap flights to Nairobi here at Globehunters.

We are proud to offer first class flights and business class flights to Nairobi as well as economy.

5 Things You Need to Know About Nairobi

If you’ve never travelled to Kenya before, here are five things to note before you pack your bags:

Time Difference: GMT +2 Hours
Currency: Kenyan Shilling (KSh)
Native Language: English/Kiswahili
Weather: Average temperature of 21°C during the hottest month (February) and 17°C during the coldest (July) with 130mm of average rainfall during the wettest month (April).
Sales Tax: 16%

Flying to Nairobi from the UK

Here’s everything you’ll need to know when booking flights to Nairobi from the UK, including the average flight time and entry requirements.

Flight Times

Direct flights to Nairobi are only available from London and generally take around eight and a half hours.

Flights from other cities such as Manchester will take a little longer, with connecting flights available via cities such as Amsterdam, Paris and Heathrow, which will take between 10 and 12 hours approximately.

Entry Requirements

UK citizens travelling to Nairobi will need a visa to enter Kenya, which can either be obtained on arrival at the airport or before you travel.

Obtaining a visa before departure is recommended to save time and hassle at the airport, and you can apply for short stay visa at the eVisa website or for other types at the Kenyan High Commission or Embassy.

Airlines That Fly to Nairobi

Currently, only the following airlines offer direct flights to Nairobi:

- British Airways
- Kenya Airways

Although many others offer connecting flights, including the following:

- KLM
- FlyBe
- Air France
- Turkish

The Airport

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is located in the Embakasi suburb, about nine miles south-east of Nairobi’s central business district.

While you can hire a car to get to your destination, the roads can be very busy and a bit crazy at the times, so we’d recommend taking a taxi from the airport, but be sure to agree on a price beforehand.

Many hotels will also offer an airport pick up service.

Popular Routes

Popular routes to Nairobi from the UK include:

- London to Nairobi Flights
- Manchester to Nairobi Flights

10 Nairobi Must-Dos

If you’ve never travelled to Nairobi before and are wondering where to begin, here are our top ten things to see and do:

- Nairobi National Park
- Giraffe Centre
- Karen Blixen Museum
- Bomas of Kenya
- Ngong Hills
- Hell’s Gate National Park
- Uhuru Gardens
- Nairobi Railway Museum
- Uhuru Park
- Jamia Mosque

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So if you’re looking to head to Nairobi, why not compare fares here at Globehunters to find the best one for you, and feel free to get in touch with one of our experienced and friendly travel consultants who will be happy to assist you in booking hotels and car hire too.

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