Flying from London to Maasai Mara: what you need to know
You can select from a number of airports when planning a flight from London to Maasai Mara. Explore your options for departing London from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
To ensure you board your London to Maasai Mara flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is a good rule of thumb.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Maasai Mara
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap London to Maasai Mara flights if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest plane tickets from London to Maasai Mara throughout the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
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Flying from London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The journey from central London to LHR takes about 1 hour on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a relaxed start to your break? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you have an early flight from London to Maasai Mara or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
68.18% of flights that take off from London Heathrow Airport arrive at their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
You can reach LGW from the centre of London in about 1 hour 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport will take roughly 30 minutes to cover the 40 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your flight from London to Maasai Mara? Relax in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your holiday officially starts. Consider one of these stays:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance rate of 69%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that leave from this airport land on schedule.
Stansted Airport (STN)
The journey time to STN from central London is around 1 hour 25 minutes by public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Relax in bed for a little longer and still make your London to Maasai Mara flight without having to rush. These hotels near Stansted Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're jetting off early:
Flights that take off from STN touch down at their destination as scheduled 64.73% of the time.
Arriving in Maasai Mara
Keekorok Airport (KEU)
The distance from Keekorok Airport (KEU) to central Maasai Mara is roughly 21 kilometres. It takes about 1 hour 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It's hard to beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal if you've landed on a late flight from London to Maasai Mara. Muthu Keekorok Lodge, Maasai Mara, Narok and Enkewa Bush Camp are two good accommodation options near KEU.
More about Maasai Mara
Once you've booked your flight from London to Maasai Mara, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Maasai Mara:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Enaidura Camp, Kenya Tanzania Border Post and Maasai Mara National Reserve are must-do's during your Maasai Mara adventure.
Explore more of Kenya
Maasai Mara has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Kenya just waiting to be discovered. Around 193 kilometres east of Maasai Mara, a trip to Nairobi will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Nairobi National Park, The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and Westlands Maasai Market D at the roof top.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in Kenya, consider Nakuru, roughly 177 kilometres north-east of Maasai Mara. ARTHUR GARDENS (WEDDING/EVENT GROUNDS), Upper Hill estate and Muhia's Conservation Forest are highlights.
