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How to get fromHeathrow to Nairobiby plane or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Heathrow to Nairobi by plane or bus

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  1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport

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    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane LHR - NBO
    9h 42m
    $348–782

  2. Bus to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Terminal Coach Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane LGW - NBO
    12h 57m
    $309–1,014

  3. Fly from London City Airport

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane LCY - NBO
    14h 28m
    $388–1,460

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Nairobi (NBO) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration12h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$303Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,864.7 km
  • Duration: 9h 42m

What companies run services between Heathrow, England and Nairobi, Kenya?

British Airways, Kenya Airways, and four other airlines fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Nairobi (NBO) every 4 hours.

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