Flying from London to Kisumu Airport (KIS): What you need to know
When organising your flight from London to Kisumu Airport (KIS), you'll have a good choice of airports to jet out of. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for your departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
The timezone in Kisumu is UTC+3, which is three hours ahead of London. Kisumu Airport is located in Kisumu.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Show up at the airport on time to board your flight from London to KIS.
If you're flying during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Whether you're eager to discover a new place along the way or just have a break, we make it a breeze to find a flight with a stopover. To check out your options taking off from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from London to KIS.
LHR is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour.
Want an easy start to your travels? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you have an early flight from London to Kisumu Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are just what you're after:
Of the departures from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
LGW is about 80 kilometres from central London. It takes 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 30 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your London to KIS flight? Unwind in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your break officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance rate of 69.26%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that leave from this airport arrive at their destination on time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
From the centre of London, STN is around 64 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour to get there by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Make catching an early London to Kisumu Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these accommodation options near Stansted Airport and head to your check-in counter feeling relaxed and unhurried:
The on-time performance rating of STN is 64.73%. In other words, that's how frequently flights that depart this airport arrive as planned.
About Kisumu Airport (KIS)
If you have a late flight from London to Kisumu Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near KIS:
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Kisumu Airport (KIS)
Currently, Rs96,701 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Kisumu Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs220,596. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from London to KIS if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your London to Kisumu Airport ticket.
You don't need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a better deal comes up on flight tickets from London to KIS.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from London to Kisumu Airport.
The best time to fly from London to Kisumu Airport (KIS)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding the best time to fly. February is the quietest month to visit Kisumu. June is when most people book flights from London to Kisumu Airport (KIS), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Before locking in your London to KIS flight ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. February is the warmest month in Kisumu, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC to 33ºC.
June sees temperatures of between 16ºC and 27ºC. Look for cheap tickets from London to Kisumu Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Kisumu
Start your Kisumu trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from London to Kisumu Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to start. Hippo Point, Kisumu Impala Park Wildlife Sanctuary Office and Kenya Wildlife Impala Park are popular attractions which should be on every Kisumu itinerary.
Explore more of Kenya
Nairobi is just one of the many cities in Kenya waiting to be explored after you've seen Kisumu. Around 274 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Masai Mara National Reserve, The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and Giraffe manor.
Nakuru is another favourite destination in Kenya and is around 153 kilometres east of Kisumu. No journey is complete without seeing Nakuru National Park, Lake Nakuru and Lake Nakuru View.
