Award flights from London Heathrow (LHR) to Nairobi (NBO)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 2 programs for LHR→NBO. Lowest economy: 12,000 points + $331.58 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest business: 48,500 points + $641.15 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest premium economy: 24,000 points + $542.99 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club).
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LHR to NBO at a glance
- From
- London Heathrow Airport, London, United Kingdom (LHR)
- To
- Jomo Kenyatta International, Nairobi, Kenya (NBO)
- Programs with award space seen
- 2 of 2 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and business, via Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Air France (AF), Etihad Airways (EY), KLM (KL), Kenya Airways (KQ), SAS (SK), Saudi Arabian Airlines (SV)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Nairobi (NBO)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 12,000 pts + $331.58 | 1 stopNonstop from 25,500 pts | Air France (AF), KLM (KL), Kenya Airways (KQ) | 1 | 219 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 30,000 pts + $318.25 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Etihad Airways (EY), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) +1 more | 4 | 313 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 24,000 pts + $542.99 | 1 stop | Air France (AF) | 1 | 85 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 43,750 pts + $603.75 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) | 8 | 313 | See dates |
Business
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 48,500 pts + $641.15 | 1 stopNonstop from 75,000 pts | Air France (AF), KLM (KL), Kenya Airways (KQ) | 1 | 233 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 69,125 pts + $759.85 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Etihad Airways (EY), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) +1 more | 4 | 313 | See dates |
First: not seen in the last 30 days.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 12,000 pts + $331.58 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 24,000 pts + $542.99 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 69,125 pts + $759.85 | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them at the time shown. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 25,500 points via Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed nonstop space on 215 dates.
- Business: nonstop from 75,000 points via Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed nonstop space on 194 dates.
Best months to fly LHR to NBO on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12,000 · Virgin (7 dates) | 24,000 · Virgin (6 dates) | 48,500 · Virgin (6 dates) | |
| 12,000 · Virgin (30 dates) | 24,000 · Virgin (15 dates) | 48,500 · Virgin (13 dates) | |
| 12,000 · Virgin (6 dates) | 24,000 · Virgin (2 dates) | 48,500 · Virgin (9 dates) | |
| 12,000 · Virgin (27 dates) | 24,000 · Virgin (8 dates) | 58,500 · Virgin (8 dates) | |
| 12,000 · Virgin (25 dates) | 24,000 · Virgin (8 dates) | 48,500 · Virgin (13 dates) | |
| 12,000 · Virgin (29 dates) | 24,000 · Virgin (12 dates) | 48,500 · Virgin (23 dates) | |
| 12,000 · Virgin (30 dates) | 24,000 · Virgin (20 dates) | 48,500 · Virgin (30 dates) | |
| 12,000 · Virgin (31 dates) | 24,000 · Virgin (14 dates) | 48,500 · Virgin (31 dates) | |
| 25,500 · Virgin (23 dates) | 50,000 · Flying Blue (30 dates) | 75,000 · Virgin (29 dates) | |
| 44,500 · Flying Blue (31 dates) | 50,000 · Flying Blue (31 dates) | 75,000 · Virgin (30 dates) | |
| 25,500 · Virgin (4 dates) | 50,000 · Flying Blue (26 dates) | 75,000 · Virgin (31 dates) | |
| 25,500 · Virgin (7 dates) | — | 75,000 · Virgin (10 dates) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
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Search LHR to NBOQuestions about LHR to NBO award flights
What's the lowest London Heathrow to Nairobi award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 12,000 points + $331.58 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 219 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 02:38 UTC). In business, 48,500 points + $641.15 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed business award space on 233 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 02:38 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on LHR→NBO?
2 programs in the last 30 days: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 313 dates, premium economy 313 dates, business 313 dates); Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (economy 219 dates, premium economy 85 dates, business 233 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from LHR to NBO?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and business, bookable via Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 25,500 points with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest LHR→NBO award prices?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for May 2027 departures, 12,000 points with Virgin (31 dates); in business, the lowest award was for May 2027 departures, 48,500 points with Virgin (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.