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Flight deals from Nairobi to London Gatwick

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Nairobi to London Gatwick Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from Rs254,883. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
London.Rs118,010 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Jul.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Wed, 1 Jul, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs118,010, select.
London.Rs119,871 per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Sep.One-way flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs119,871, select.
London.Rs119,874 per passenger.Departing Mon, 25 Jan.One-way flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Mon, 25 Jan, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs119,874, select.
London.Rs120,205 per passenger.Departing Mon, 17 Aug.One-way flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Mon, 17 Aug, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs120,205, select.
London.Rs120,322 per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Nov.One-way flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs120,322, select.
London.Rs120,339 per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Dec.One-way flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Mon, 21 Dec, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs120,339, select.
London.Rs120,375 per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 Oct.One-way flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Mon, 12 Oct, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs120,375, select.
London.Rs120,519 per passenger.Departing Mon, 29 Jun.One-way flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Mon, 29 Jun, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs120,519, select.
London.Rs120,610 per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Feb.One-way flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Sat, 6 Feb, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs120,610, select.
London.Rs122,736 per passenger.Departing Mon, 18 May.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Mon, 18 May, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs122,736, select.
London.Rs124,012 per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Mar.One-way flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Wed, 17 Mar, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs124,012, select.
London.Rs157,131 per passenger.Departing Fri, 2 Oct.One-way flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound direct flight with Kenya Airways departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs157,131, select.
London.Rs157,135 per passenger.Departing Sun, 15 Nov.One-way flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound direct flight with Kenya Airways departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Sun, 15 Nov, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs157,135, select.
London.Rs157,145 per passenger.Departing Fri, 18 Sep.One-way flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound direct flight with Kenya Airways departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Fri, 18 Sep, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs157,145, select.
London.Rs157,540 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Apr.One-way flight with EgyptAir.Outbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Wed, 29 Apr, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs157,540, select.
London.Rs157,674 per passenger.Departing Fri, 18 Dec.One-way flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound direct flight with Kenya Airways departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Fri, 18 Dec, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs157,674, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Nairobi to London Gatwick

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Nairobi to London Gatwick flights are currently cheapest in July.
Apr
from Rs157,540
May
from Rs122,736
Jun
from Rs120,519
Jul
from Rs118,010
Aug
from Rs120,205
Sep
from Rs119,871
Oct
from Rs120,375
Nov
from Rs120,322
Dec
from Rs120,339
Jan
from Rs119,874
Feb
from Rs120,610
Mar
from Rs124,012

Direct flights from Nairobi to London Gatwick

Nairobi to London Gatwick: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Nairobi to London below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than London Gatwick.

London City

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London Heathrow

23km from central London
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London Gatwick

40km from central London
from Rs118,010
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London Luton

45km from central London
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London Stansted

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London Southend

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Nairobi to London: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRs118,010
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time9 hrs, 16 mins
Most popular airlineVirgin Atlantic
Average flights per week12

Finding cheap flights from Nairobi to London Gatwick: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Nairobi to London Gatwick is Rs163,176. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
9 hours and 16 minutes is the average flight time from Nairobi to London Gatwick.
Virgin Atlantic, Air Europa and Kenya Airways fly direct from Nairobi to London Gatwick.
As of April 2026, there are 24 flights per week flying from Nairobi to London Gatwick.
The cheapest month to fly from Nairobi to London Gatwick is usually June.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Nairobi to London Gatwick Airport on Wednesday, 10 June 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 9 hours and 16 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to London Gatwick but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to London is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Travelling from Nairobi to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): What you need to know

  • There are a couple of main airports where your trip can begin in Nairobi. Explore your options departing from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) or Wilson Airport (WIL) when planning your flight from Nairobi to London Gatwick Airport (LGW).

  • The average duration of a direct Nairobi to London Gatwick Airport flight is 9 hours 10 minutes.

  • London is three hours behind Nairobi. London Gatwick Airport is located in London, which runs on the UTC+0 timezone.

  • The most popular route is from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW). There are 2 direct services every week. Kenya Airways operates a 11:40pm departure between NBO and LGW.

  • For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from Nairobi to LGW.

  • Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.

Airports in Nairobi

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)

  • Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Nairobi to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) leave from this terminal.

  • Kenya Airways is a well-known airline that operates direct flights from Nairobi to London Gatwick Airport jetting out of NBO.

  • Kenya Airways is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from NBO to LGW.

  • We make it simple to find cheap flights from Nairobi to LGW that include a stopover. To explore all your options departing from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between NBO and LGW include:

    • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)

    • Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

    • King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)

  • Travelling from central Nairobi to NBO takes around 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Want a stress-free start to your journey? Stay near Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Nairobi to London Gatwick Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are just the thing:

  • Of the flights that depart from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, 67.1% land on schedule at their destination.

Wilson Airport (WIL)

  • With public transport, you can travel from central Nairobi to WIL in about 45 minutes. The airport is roughly 3 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 15 minutes.

  • Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Nairobi to LGW flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Wilson Airport:

About London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London

  • London Gatwick Airport to central London is about 40 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, plan ahead to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times will vary based on traffic and the time of day.

  • If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 30 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Nairobi to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

  • Right now, Rs118,010 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Nairobi to London Gatwick Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs163,176. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • To snap up cheap flights from Nairobi to LGW, book your ticket nine months ahead of your planned departure.

  • Organise your trip for February. That's the best month for landing an awesome deal on Nairobi to London Gatwick Airport tickets. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.

  • You don't need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you when a new deal shows up on flight tickets from Nairobi to LGW.

  • Filters make it easier to track down a bargain for your flight from Nairobi to London Gatwick Airport. Pick the departure times, airlines and number of stops that look good to you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the most affordable option fast.

The best time to fly from Nairobi to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

  • February is the quietest month for flights from Nairobi to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), while August is the busiest. Figure out the best time to visit London based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.

  • When booking your Nairobi to LGW flight ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in London, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC to 26ºC.

  • January sees temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Nairobi to London Gatwick Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

More about London

  • After booking your flight from Nairobi to London Gatwick Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring London:

  • There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to start. The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben are leading attractions which should be on any good London itinerary.

Explore more of the United Kingdom

  • Birmingham is just one of the many cities in the United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've seen London. Around 193 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include The Windsor Castle, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery and Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre.

  • If you're eager to discover another corner of the United Kingdom, consider Bristol, about 177 kilometres west of London. Banksey, Banksy's You Don't Need Planning Permission to Build Castles in the Sky and Clifton Suspension Bridge are among the biggest draws.

Plan the rest of your trip from Nairobi to London

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