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Cheapest time to fly from Nairobi to Lamu

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the end of November. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration2 h and 15 mFlights between Nairobi and Lamu take, on average, 2 h and 15 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£52Cheapest price for a flight between Nairobi and Lamu found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportJomo Kenyatta International AirportWhen flying from Nairobi to Lamu

Destination airportManda AirportFor the route from Nairobi to Lamu

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Nairobi to Lamu

Airlines flying this routeFlexflight, Hahn Air Technologies, SafarilinkAirline(s) with flights between Nairobi to Lamu

One-way average Price£127The average price for a flight Nairobi - Lamu at Opodo is £127, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookDecemberAccording to real data September is the most popular time to book a flight to Lamu when departing from Nairobi

Distance: 292 mi

Nairobi airports

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)How far from city centre: 10 mi

Lamu airports

Book your Nairobi to Lamu flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Nairobi to Lamu (Kenya) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £52, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Nairobi to Lamu takes roughly 1 h and 55 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Nairobi–Lamu route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)

The weather in Lamu

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Lamu, temperatures average around 32ºC in the warmest months and roughly 23ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 32ºC
Lows: down to 23ºC
Hottest month: March
Coldest month: August
Driest month: February
Wettest month: May

Tips for cheaper flights from Nairobi to Lamu

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Nairobi to Lamu:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Lamu. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Nairobi to Lamu

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Nairobi to Lamu?

When you fly from Nairobi to Lamu the average price is £127. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Nairobi to Lamu at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Nairobi to Lamu is 52 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from Nairobi to Lamu?

The most popular months to book a flight from Nairobi to Lamu are September, August and October, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Nairobi to Lamu?

The best time of the year to go to Lamu when flying from Nairobi depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Lamu from Nairobi in terms of searches from our customer, followed by January and February. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, May, April and July are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Nairobi - Lamu.

How long does the flight take to go from Nairobi to Lamu?

The total flight time between Nairobi and Lamu is of around 2 h and 15 m on average, considering an average distance of 291.75 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in Lamu compared to Nairobi?

While in Nairobi temperatures can reach an average of 19º ºC in summer, Lamu can experience temperatures up to 28º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 26º ºC in Lamu, compared to the 16º ºC average in Nairobi.

Which are the airlines with flights from Nairobi to Lamu?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Nairobi to Lamu are:

Skyward Express.
Hahn Air Systems.
Flexflight.

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