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Direct Flights to Kenya, Information & Facts

The information contained in this page will assist you to make decisions on choosing your airline for direct flight to Kenya based on reviews worldwide and routes taken. There are a number of reliable discount travel websites mentioned to book your tickets online, cutting the cost of other travel agents. You are equally advised to compare prices and make proper travel decisions. It is important to note that all Airlines and online travel agents offer you secure online booking and you can pay with your credit card . Kindly attempt to seek reviews of online travel agents. We have made a mention of a few but, as yet, do not recommend any.

Generally, those on tourist visa will require return flight tickets and easier at immigration counters. It will be necessary to have a copy of your itinerary, duly confirmed by your safari outfitter, return tickets and a valid passport to obtain visas at the airport. Please note that Kenya is an ideal stop when a round the world ticket (RTA). However, we recommend that obtain technical advice on managing your round the world itinerary to save you costs from backtracking.

Airline season for Kenya vary a little but generally departures from late June to mid August , and mid December to mid January will be the most expensive.The majority of airlines have low season rates from February to June,and often again from October to early December .

Most agents have student / academic fares and it is recommended that you request for these

Book your flight as far in advance as you can.Six months is not too long,and that is when you can pick up the cheapest scheduled tickets.Airlines can be full to capacity at peak periods, especially the festive seasons applicable to each country and worldwide.

Flights from Britain and Ireland to Kenya

London is by far the best departure point for Kenya from the British Isles, with direct flights to Nairobi seven times a week from Heathrow with both Kenya Airways and British Airways,taking around nine hours.Fares start at around £ 400 with British Airways if booked early and about £ 420 with Kenya Airways. You can book up to twelve months in advance .A cheaper option is an indirect flight,with prices starting from as little as £ 250 return .Airlines worth considering include Egyptair via Cairo,Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Abiba, ElAl via Israel,and Gulf Air,Emirates or Saudia via the Gulf, as well as KLM via the Netherlands.

There are no other direct scheduled flights from any British Airport other than Heathrow,your choice from most regional being either BA via London or KLM via Amsterdam. From Ireland, there are convinient through-connections from Dublin on British Airways daily via London Gatwick (overnight) and KLM via Amsterdam (Mon,Wed and Fri). From Belfast,the only good connections are on British Airways daily via London Gatwick (overnight). Please note that because of the small time difference - Kenya is two hours ahead of the British Isles in summer, three in the winter - you won't experience any jet lag.

Flights to Kenya from the USA and Canada

There are no direct flights from the USA or Canada to East Africa, you have to change planes and, quite possibly, airlines.The fastest routes to Nairobi are from New York via London,either on British Airways or on a combination of Virgin Atlantic and Kenya Airways. Alternatively, you can fly via various European hubs. Note that if you break your journey in Europe the regular international baggage limit of 20kg will apply on your flight on to Kenya. Fares from the USA, purchased direct from the airline and flying mid-week in the low season, vary with price difference between New York, and Los Angelos, travelling on weekends will increase this air fare by between $ 100 - 200. Going through a discount broker can cut this somewhat. Students might get discounts of $200 - 300 . From Canada, booking through a Canadian travel agent can cut the rate significantly as compared to the airlines' Toronto - Nairobi Apex fares.

Flights from South Africa, Australia and New Zealand to Kenya

There are direct flights from Johannesburg,the only departure point,to Nairobi operated by South African Airways and Kenya Airways. There are no direct flights from Australia or New Zealand-all require a stopover either in Asia, Southern Africa, or in the flight carriers home city.The most direct flights from Australia are via Johannesburg with SAA, via Harare Quantas and Air Zimbabwe, or via Singapore and Mauritius with Quantas and Air Mauritius.