Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Nairobi from £278

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 13/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — NBO
4 Mar — 11 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 37 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 2 February 2026.

Thu 29/1018:40
LGW
-
NBO
2 stops24h 00m
SWISS
Sun 15/1123:55
NBO
-
LGW
2 stops20h 55m
SWISS
Deal found 31/1£463
Fri 17/413:35
LGW
-
NBO
2 stops39h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 8/503:10
NBO
-
LGW
1 stop21h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/2£468
Thu 5/310:00
LGW
-
NBO
1 stop24h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 11/317:30
NBO
-
LGW
1 stop15h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 31/1£469
Wed 23/907:00
LGW
-
NBO
1 stop16h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 29/903:10
NBO
-
LGW
1 stop21h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 30/1£472
Thu 19/308:30
LGW
-
NBO
2 stops19h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 25/302:40
NBO
-
LGW
1 stop12h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/2£473
Thu 26/210:20
LGW
-
NBO
1 stop13h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 12/503:10
NBO
-
LGW
1 stop12h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/2£474
Fri 6/313:10
LGW
-
NBO
2 stops39h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/304:25
NBO
-
LGW
1 stop22h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/2£476
Mon 23/210:00
LGW
-
NBO
1 stop24h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 11/317:30
NBO
-
LGW
1 stop15h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 31/1£482
Mon 2/310:00
LGW
-
NBO
1 stop24h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 9/317:30
NBO
-
LGW
1 stop15h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/2£486
Tue 6/1010:50
LGW
-
NBO
1 stop12h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 12/1003:10
NBO
-
LGW
1 stop15h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 31/1£487
Tue 3/210:00
LGW
-
NBO
1 stop24h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 11/217:30
NBO
-
LGW
1 stop15h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 31/1£488
Sun 1/310:00
LGW
-
NBO
1 stop24h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 1/417:30
NBO
-
LGW
1 stop14h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 31/1£489

Find flight deals from Gatwick to Nairobi

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 2 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£468

One-way from

£278

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£558
17/4-8/5
  • 17/4-8/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 60h 40m total
  • London to Nairobi
13/4
  • 13/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 30m total
  • London to Nairobi
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (£51 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£11 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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Price

LondonNairobi

LGW - NBO

LGWNBO

London Gatwick

Tue 21/4

17:35-01:25

1 stop29h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 3/5

03:10-09:55

1 stop32h 45m

£518

LondonNairobi

LGW - NBO

LGWNBO

London Gatwick

Tue 3/3

10:15-03:05

1 stop13h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 12/3

04:50-22:35

1 stop20h 45m

£519

LondonNairobi

LGW - NBO

LGWNBO

London Gatwick

Tue 24/2

10:00-13:10

1 stop24h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 9/3

17:30-05:40

1 stop15h 10m

£531

LondonNairobi

LGW - NBO

LGWNBO

London Gatwick

Sun 1/3

18:10-12:10

1 stop15h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 5/3

22:10-09:40

1 stop14h 30m

£546

LondonNairobi

LGW - NBO

LGWNBO

London Gatwick

Sun 1/3

10:15-03:05

1 stop13h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 11/3

04:50-16:10

1 stop14h 20m

£551

LondonNairobi

LGW - NBO

LGWNBO

London Gatwick

Tue 10/3

17:05-03:05

1 stop31h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 20/3

04:50-09:20

1 stop31h 30m

£556

LondonNairobi

LGW - NBO

LGWNBO

London Gatwick

Thu 23/4

14:05-01:25

1 stop33h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 3/5

03:10-13:10

1 stop12h 00m

£563

LondonNairobi

LGW - NBO

LGWNBO

London Gatwick

Thu 28/5

10:10-13:10

1 stop25h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 3/6

17:30-06:25

1 stop14h 55m

£619

LondonNairobi

LGW - NBO

LGWNBO

London Gatwick

Sat 28/2

17:05-03:05

1 stop31h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 10/3

04:50-16:10

1 stop14h 20m

£632

LondonNairobi

LGW - NBO

LGWNBO

London Gatwick

Tue 9/6

10:10-13:10

1 stop25h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 29/6

17:30-06:20

1 stop14h 50m

£640

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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 30 January 2026.

The best time to book flights from London Gatwick Airport to Nairobi is 37 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 £348). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Nairobi in October is currently the most expensive (average of £477). 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 2 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 much does it cost for a return flight from London Gatwick Airport to Nairobi?

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 156 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 2 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.

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

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.

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

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.

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

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.

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

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.

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

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

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

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

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

    For as low as £546, Turkish Airlines can have you in Nairobi from London Gatwick Airport in 15h. 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 £379, was found to be the cheapest airline from London Gatwick Airport to Nairobi.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include SAUDIA and Turkish Airlines. 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?

    £264 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 £328 and £339, respectively.

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

    Consider Air Europa (68%), Kenya Airways (68%) or Virgin Atlantic (68%) 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 £198. On average you can expect to pay £1,089. The most popular route, (London Gatwick - Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl), can usually be booked for £440.

  • 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 £348). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Nairobi in October is currently the most expensive (average of £477). 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 2 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest£379Average£531FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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SAUDIACheapest£382Average£486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£441Average£490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Uganda AirlinesCheapest£445Average£659FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£454Average£561FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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SWISSCheapest£463Average£609FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£485Average£550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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RwandAirCheapest£545Average£771FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air ArabiaCheapest£593Average£631FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£596Average£749FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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