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Cheapest return fare
£578
Typical prices: £526-£676
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Sat 10/10Sun 18/10
LGW - NBO • 2 stops
Cheapest direct flights
£608
Typical prices: £526-£691
Kenya Airways
Mon 12/10Mon 19/10
LGW - NBO • Direct
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You can fly direct with Kenya Airways. Average duration is 8h 55m
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Cheapest • Avg £519 (return)
Shortest trip • 11h 44m (one-way)
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Most punctual • 77% on-time
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Cheap Flights from Gatwick to Nairobi (LGW-NBO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Gatwick to Nairobi that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Gatwick to Nairobi

Sat, 10 Oct - Sun, 18 Oct
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16:30 - 06:10
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NBO
35h 40m
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19:00 - 22:40
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29h 40m
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£578Multiple Airlines
Thu, 3 Sep - Sat, 12 Sep
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16:30 - 12:30
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NBO
18h 00m
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13:50 - 22:20
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34h 30m
2 stops
£578Multiple Airlines
Fri, 20 Nov - Mon, 21 Dec
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06:30 - 03:05
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17h 35m
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04:30 - 22:35
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21h 05m
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£579Turkish Airlines
Sun, 18 Oct - Fri, 30 Oct
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10:50 - 01:25
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NBO
12h 35m
1 stop
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04:50 - 16:30
NBO
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14h 40m
1 stop
£580Turkish Airlines
Wed, 14 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov
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09:00 - 23:50
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12h 50m
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17:00 - 05:55
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15h 55m
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£582Qatar Airways
Wed, 14 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov
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12h 50m
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15h 55m
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£583Qatar Airways
Fri, 6 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov
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18:40 - 22:45
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25h 05m
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23:50 - 17:50
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21h 00m
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£586SWISS
Sat, 7 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov
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25h 05m
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£586SWISS
Tue, 6 Oct - Sat, 24 Oct
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10:10 - 01:40
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13h 30m
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17:30 - 06:40
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15h 10m
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£597Ethiopian Air
Thu, 13 Aug - Sun, 13 Sep
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13h 30m
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Gatwick to Nairobi flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Gatwick to Nairobi to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from London Gatwick Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport departing in September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport from London Gatwick Airport usually cost between £659 and £922 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £578 on Multiple Airlines (3 Sept–12 Sept).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Nairobi?

The average price of all round-trip flights from London Gatwick Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from London Gatwick Airport to Nairobi, look for departures on Mondays and avoid leaving on a Tuesday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Nairobi, Monday is the cheapest day to fly and Wednesday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from London Gatwick Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport is November, where tickets cost £529 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £863 and £803 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from London Gatwick Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops stopover the cheapest option at £610 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from London Gatwick Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from London Gatwick Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 10% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Gatwick to Nairobi

 
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Good to know - Cheap tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Nairobi

Low season

May

Cheapest flight

£360
Best time to beat the crowds (8% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (33% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Gatwick to Nairobi

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Gatwick to Nairobi based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking London Gatwick Airport to Nairobi flights

  • How many flights are there between London Gatwick Airport and Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport per day?

    There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from London Gatwick Airport and lands in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, with an average flight time of 8h 55m. The most common departure time is 11:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 5 flights.

  • What is the cheapest flight from London Gatwick Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport was £360 for a one-way ticket and £578 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from London Gatwick Airport to Nairobi?

    When flying out of London Gatwick Airport you will be using London Gatwick. You will be landing at Nairobi, also known as Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from London Gatwick Airport to Nairobi?

    The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the London Gatwick Airport to Nairobi flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from London Gatwick Airport to Nairobi?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between London Gatwick Airport and Nairobi, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from London Gatwick Airport to Nairobi?

    You can catch a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Nairobi on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from London to Nairobi, Emirates or Air Arabia?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to Nairobi are Emirates and Air Arabia. With an average price for the route of £891 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Air Arabia is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £663 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Nairobi?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Nairobi.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Nairobi?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Nairobi from London Gatwick Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Nairobi?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Nairobi with an airline and back to London Gatwick Airport with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Nairobi?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Nairobi from London Gatwick Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from London Gatwick Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Nairobi to London Gatwick Airport? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £435 or less one-way and £606 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from London Gatwick Airport to Nairobi?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from London Gatwick to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl.
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Direct departures

London Gatwick to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Monday

Kenya Airways

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Tuesday

Kenya Airways

Kenya Airways

Thursday

Kenya Airways

Kenya Airways

Saturday

Kenya Airways

Kenya Airways

Sunday

Kenya Airways

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Direct returns

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl to London Gatwick

Monday

Kenya Airways

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Wednesday

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Friday

Kenya Airways

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Saturday

Kenya Airways

Kenya Airways

Sunday

Kenya Airways

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Gatwick to Nairobi

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from London to Nairobi. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Gatwick to Nairobi? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3639 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.9Food
8.2Entertainment
8.4Crew
8.0Comfort
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The quality of food is going down comparing with old history of excellent food. It was cold and a bad quality. The crew is always excellent and caring.

8.0 ExcellentYaqoob, Jun 2026
LHR - DXB
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The quality of food is going down comparing with old history of excellent food. It was cold and a bad quality. The crew is always excellent and caring.

This777-300 is configured 2/3/2 for Biz class straight out of the 80s!!! Not to mention seats are narrow, bed does NOT FULLY RECLINE FLAT as advertised, and purser didn’t know that!! ARM REST HAS A REMOTE TABLET ON IT FURTHER CONFINING THE ALREADY NARROW SPACE!!! WHO thought this was a good design?? After flying the new A350-900 biz class Montreal to Dubai , this was a total let down!!

Great flight - Clubhouse met our needs, and the staff provided good service. Boarding felt a little chaotic, but given the size of the aircraft, it's always going to be challenging. Whilst the crew were friendly, the number of passengers meant that we received our breakfast items, but had finished breakfast before we were served a drink. Lunch was much better organised, and throughout the flight, the crew were attentive. Found the seats and ICE to be excellent. Disembarkation was fine, and everything possible to expedite the process was being done.

The seating is spaced out nicely, The crew could have offer more drinks.

Over - amazing. The aircraft is somewhat old on this route.

Excellent comfort and entertainment. Service poor..Food average with little choice.

Comfort good. Service as usual poor. Cabin temperature as usual too cold, about 15 degrees

Fresh energetic and friendly crew, great food, brand new plane and non stop entertainment

Flights were both delayed. No luggage on arrival for the whole plane and no contact since submitting a PIR.

Provide latest releases in Movies as they used to do.

Food could of been a bit more premium, but everything was excellent. LOVED the innovative boarding drinks and terrific service!

Staff could have been friendlier and offered drinks more often

They have adopted a crazy "no paper boarding passes at all cost policy". We spent half an our at the checkin stall – my elderly mother and her grandchildren were flying. She had no phone reception for some reason (besides being an inexperienced smartphone user), the kids had dumbphones, And they still won't issue a paper boarding pass. We had to do a lengthy dance with getting the boarding pass SMS on my phone and transferring them to her phone via WiFi. This was horrible, honestly. I can't imagine how they could manage it without me being there. Trees (and airline profits) should be less important than people.

This is not business class. This is premium economy. Total scam to sell this as business class

Staff friendly. Business class but issue with flat bed. Incoming Turkish flight delayed. Made connection due to fast buggy but luggage did not make it. Confusion at Delhi airport

With a 4 hour delay its was a very basic flight which was just bearable. We were offered food vouchers for the delay and then they didnt work, so that was annoying. Also poor communication about the delay which got pushed out 3 times.

Very good overall.... apart from the cost of extra check ed in luggage where they charge £17 per kg, and no option to just buy an extra bag allowance (at least on the route I took)

Very old plane on the Istanbul to Bangkok flight, had an emergency exit isle row, no where to put anything, on a plus point loads of leg room. Food was the best I have had in 39 years of flying.

A good airline, but at checking in, they allocated seats for my wife, and I far away from each other, and to change them, they wanted a payment, such a bad policy, it leaves a bitter taste in the mouth All was good on the plane, good food, but the air hostess was abrupt and a bit rough dealing with the passengers, but one has to find excuses for staff working under pressure

I found it okay. Did not think the food was that great. And the service could have been better. Seat was a little cramped. Delay getting to Istanbul made me rush all the way across the airport to get to the connection. This was a not good experience.

Terrible experience resolving missed connection after flight was delayed. 3 hour queue at transit desk, not enough staff, no organisation, worst ever flying experience.

Awful plane to Tashkent. Not even possible to sleep. In business class does not even recline fully

The rows of seats in economy class are seriously close to one another making eating and resting just about impossible - there is hardly any legroom. Anyone larger than average size would have an incredibly uncomfortable flight. I had to basically share my seat with the lady passenger next to me as she was too big to fit into her allotted seat.

Food was good, attendants were friendly. Seats were not comfortable. Did not receive any amenities such as eyemask or earplugs that would have helped sleep. Additionally a large group of passengers boarded very late into boarding and were a disruption for almost the whole flight. Flight attendants did their best but the kids were making so much noise, kicking seats, and half the time no adult was sat with them so they weren’t being managed.

I staff or crew they were very friendly and humbly, they done theirs service very well, I appreciate them and thank you to the company or Qatar 🇶🇦 Government for providing as good service in their flight ,once again, thank you 😊 🙏 😀 😉 👍

They shld provide food. Between food they are giving 10 hours gap which is toooo much

Crews are very rude and unhelpful. Cramped seats in economy. Foods are useless

Lovely aircraft and I flight entertainment. Good leg room. Full flight crew struggled a bit

Food not good as good as last time flew with them

Seats very uncomfortable, impossible to sleep. Food average, bakery items not fresh. Pockets in seats not large enough to hold a book and a few other items. Cabin temperature too cold, even with blanket. Good selection of movies. Other than that 12 hours of torture!

To the Ethiopian Airlines Customer Relations Team, I am writing to formally express my disappointment regarding my recent travel experience with Ethiopian Airlines on flight [I629/352] . Unfortunately, the level of service provided fell significantly short of the standards I expected from your airline. I would like to highlight the following serious issues encountered during the journey: • Cabin Condition and Hygiene: The aircraft cabin was notably poorly maintained. The seating area was dirty, and there was a persistent, unpleasant odor throughout the flight, which made the environment very uncomfortable for passengers. • Inadequate Service: The overall level of service provided by the staff was unsatisfactory and did not reflect a professional passenger experience. • Baggage Loss: Upon arrival, I was informed that my luggage was lost. This is particularly distressing as it has caused significant personal inconvenience and disruption to my schedule. As a frequent traveler, I value reliability and a clean cabin environment. I request that you investigate these matters immediately, provide an update on the status of my missing baggage, and outline how you intend to compensate for these failures in service. I look forward to your prompt response and a resolution to my lost luggage claim. Sincerely, Puguh

A bit chaotic boarding flight but over all good experience.

Planes are good. However the entertainement system is slow. The headphones are of low quality and I could hardly hear a movie The movies lack subtitiles

Very bad experience flight was over 5 hours delayed 😑 not a chance to be put on another flight we had to stay at the hotel we lost 2 days on our vacation. Never again I will fligh with Ethiopian airlines.

The food needs to improve especially the fish as there where only 3 fish cubes in my plate.

Am Wowed I did not ever thought African has such an amazing airline before.

Lost our bags. They didn’t make it to Lilongwe

I still cannot find my luggage. I need my luggage.

I did not receive my luggage This airline is not good. My luggage is missing please you guys need to find my luggage. It’s been three days now I cannot get my luggage. This is not a good business I

Hot, uncomfortable and very rough take off and landing. Very regrettable.

boarded in a mannerly process, Departed on time, the pilot pointed out my. Kilimanjaro, snack and drink provided-great 1 hour flight

Overall good experience but for long distances there really needs to be more room.

there really needs to be more room with each seat for such a long flight.

The plane was delayed almost three hours because boarding was unorganized then we were delayed even longer because the plane had an issue. The plane didn't look well maintained, there was also alot of tape on the exterior. I won't fly kenya air ways again after this trip.

Our luggage was supposed to be checked through from Arusha to Cape Town. We didn't know that it was a self transfer in Johannisburg. Kayak should not have sold this flight combination with out a self transfer alert.

There was chaos checking because of a canceled flight the day prior. Also, we had an issue with tickets. The KQ agent went above a d beyond to help us get on board the flight Overall the 13+ hour flight is uncomfortable in coach. I may try to upgrade on return

For a long haul flight, the seats were too narrow. Paid for extra legroom but wish I could have paid for width! I was pressed against another person for the whole donation of the flight.

The nice treatment and lovely pilots who accepted my son inside for a photo.So lovely of them

Apart from delay of 3 hrs in Nairobi for onward flight to Dar all fine. Looked like operational issues caused it.

The flight never took off. We sat on the tarmac for over two hours due to an electrical fault and finally the flight was cancelled. We were told that hotels would be organised but there was no further communication. In the end I retrieved my baggage and went to the car park to pick up my car and drive home. It cost me over £150 to park the car for two weeks, plus of course petrol, and over £600 for the four flights and £50 for the travel visa. All gone up in my smoke. I’m bitterly disappointed that my business Trip was cancelled and have been told I will get a “partial refund” within three months!!! What a way to treat a customer.

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