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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Nairobi from £276

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 16/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — NBO
20 Mar — 27 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London Gatwick to Nairobi are usually found in May or November, booked 13 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Gatwick to Nairobi
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Gatwick to Nairobi. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 February 2026.

Wed 6/513:35
LGW
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NBO
2 stops39h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 21/503:10
NBO
-
LGW
1 stop21h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/2£469
Mon 13/416:25
LGW
-
NBO
3 stops34h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 20/402:25
NBO
-
LGW
2 stops23h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/2£472
Wed 15/413:35
LGW
-
NBO
2 stops39h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 12/503:10
NBO
-
LGW
1 stop21h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/2£474
Mon 23/213:05
LGW
-
NBO
2 stops46h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 19/304:50
NBO
-
LGW
1 stop22h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/2£475
Tue 17/310:00
LGW
-
NBO
1 stop24h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 22/317:30
NBO
-
LGW
1 stop15h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 17/2£476
Sun 22/210:00
LGW
-
NBO
1 stop24h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 16/317:30
NBO
-
LGW
1 stop15h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 16/2£477
Thu 12/318:40
LGW
-
NBO
2 stops24h 00m
SWISS
Mon 23/323:40
NBO
-
LGW
2 stops21h 10m
SWISS
Deal found 14/2£477
Sun 1/310:00
LGW
-
NBO
1 stop24h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 8/317:30
NBO
-
LGW
1 stop15h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 17/2£478
Sun 1/310:00
LGW
-
NBO
1 stop24h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 15/317:30
NBO
-
LGW
1 stop15h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 15/2£479
Mon 9/310:20
LGW
-
NBO
1 stop13h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 19/403:10
NBO
-
LGW
1 stop32h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 16/2£480
Sun 1/310:00
LGW
-
NBO
1 stop24h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 22/317:30
NBO
-
LGW
1 stop15h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 14/2£480
Wed 15/418:35
LGW
-
NBO
2 stops24h 00m
SWISS
Sat 25/422:50
NBO
-
LGW
2 stops21h 00m
SWISS
Deal found 14/2£481

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Gatwick (LGW) to Nairobi (NB0). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 18 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£469

One-way from

£276

Popular in

December

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May

Average price

£573
6/5-21/5
  • 6/5-21/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 60h 40m total
  • London to Nairobi
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16/3
  • 16/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 45m total
  • London to Nairobi
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LondonNairobi

LGW - NBO

LGWNBO

London Gatwick

Sun 8/3

10:00-13:10

1 stop24h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 14/3

17:30-05:40

1 stop15h 10m

£534

LondonNairobi

LGW - NBO

LGWNBO

London Gatwick

Sun 8/3

10:00-13:10

1 stop24h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 11/3

17:30-05:40

1 stop15h 10m

£559

LondonNairobi

LGW - NBO

LGWNBO

London Gatwick

Thu 14/5

10:50-01:25

1 stop12h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 7/6

03:10-13:10

1 stop12h 00m

£570

LondonNairobi

LGW - NBO

LGWNBO

London Gatwick

Tue 21/4

10:50-01:25

1 stop12h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 14/5

03:10-13:10

1 stop12h 00m

£570

LondonNairobi

LGW - NBO

LGWNBO

London Gatwick

Thu 14/5

10:50-01:25

1 stop12h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 4/6

03:10-13:10

1 stop12h 00m

£570

LondonNairobi

LGW - NBO

LGWNBO

London Gatwick

Sat 4/7

19:35-13:05

1 stop15h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 19/7

13:50-18:35

1 stop30h 45m

£574

LondonNairobi

LGW - NBO

LGWNBO

London Gatwick

Sat 16/5

14:05-01:25

1 stop33h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 24/5

03:10-22:25

1 stop21h 15m

£588

LondonNairobi

LGW - NBO

LGWNBO

London Gatwick

Sun 17/5

14:05-01:25

1 stop33h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 26/5

03:10-13:10

1 stop12h 00m

£589

LondonNairobi

LGW - NBO

LGWNBO

London Gatwick

Sat 9/5

07:00-01:25

1 stop16h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 26/5

03:10-16:40

1 stop15h 30m

£591

LondonNairobi

LGW - NBO

LGWNBO

London Gatwick

Sat 4/4

14:05-01:25

1 stop33h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 21/4

03:10-13:10

1 stop12h 00m

£591

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Best time to book a flight from Gatwick to Nairobi

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Nairobi

How far ahead should I book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Nairobi?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Gatwick to Nairobi. Price data was last updated on 13 February 2026.

The best time to book flights from London Gatwick Airport to Nairobi is 13 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Nairobi?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Nairobi (average of £351). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Nairobi in October is currently the most expensive (average of £481). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LGW to NBO?

Find hourly flight availability from Gatwick to Nairobi. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 18 February 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from London Gatwick Airport to Nairobi as you normally would.

How often are flights from London to Nairobi delayed?

About 28% of weekly flights between London and Nairobi have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 168 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for London to Nairobi flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to Nairobi flights?

Over the past year, Kenya Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 28% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Nairobi

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Nairobi. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Nairobi. Reviews last updated 18 February 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, andEthiopian Air from London Gatwick Airport to Nairobi by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,738 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Christian,Feb 2025

YUL - DOH

Excellent, except this time is was a long time to check in our luguage but I think this is not the usual.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,738 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,738 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Christian,Feb 2025

YUL - DOH

Excellent, except this time is was a long time to check in our luguage but I think this is not the usual.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,220 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,738 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Christian,Feb 2025

YUL - DOH

Excellent, except this time is was a long time to check in our luguage but I think this is not the usual.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
962 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,738 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Christian,Feb 2025

YUL - DOH

Excellent, except this time is was a long time to check in our luguage but I think this is not the usual.
Kenya Airways
6.8
Okay
293 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,738 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Christian,Feb 2025

YUL - DOH

Excellent, except this time is was a long time to check in our luguage but I think this is not the usual.
Uganda Airlines
4.1
Mediocre
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,738 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Christian,Feb 2025

YUL - DOH

Excellent, except this time is was a long time to check in our luguage but I think this is not the usual.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Gatwick to Nairobi. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from London Gatwick Airport to Nairobi?

    For as low as £570, Ethiopian Air can have you in Nairobi from London Gatwick Airport in 12h 35m. The distance between London Gatwick Airport and Nairobi is about 4224 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from London Gatwick Airport to Nairobi round-trip?

    Ethiopian Air, at £384, was found to be the cheapest airline from London Gatwick Airport to Nairobi.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include SAUDIA and RwandAir. These flights start at 33% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Nairobi one-way?

    £266 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from SAUDIA. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Uganda Airlines and Kenya Airways, with prices starting from £330 and £342, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from London Gatwick Airport to Nairobi?

    Consider Air Europa (72%), Kenya Airways (72%) or Virgin Atlantic (72%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from London Gatwick Airport to Nairobi.

  • What are the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport to Nairobi?

    The cheapest flight price from London Gatwick Airport to Nairobi is £200. On average you can expect to pay £1,115. The most popular route, (London Gatwick - Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl), can usually be booked for £421.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Gatwick to Nairobi that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Gatwick to Nairobi flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Gatwick to Nairobi?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Gatwick to Nairobi.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Gatwick to Nairobi?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Gatwick to Nairobi by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Nairobi?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Nairobi (average of £351). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Nairobi in October is currently the most expensive (average of £481). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Gatwick to Nairobi

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Gatwick to Nairobi. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 18 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest£384Average£541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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SAUDIACheapest£386Average£490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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LufthansaCheapest£435Average£505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£446Average£495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Uganda AirlinesCheapest£449Average£665FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£459Average£563FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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SWISSCheapest£467Average£625FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£494Average£559FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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RwandAirCheapest£550Average£778FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air ArabiaCheapest£598Average£640FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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