Flights from London Airport LGW to Nairobi Airport NBO
Flying between London Gatwick to Jomo Kenyatta International is very convenient as there are 2 airliners offering direct flights including Kenya Airways and Air Europa. The flight from London Gatwick to Jomo Kenyatta International is approximately 6,539 Kilometers which is 4,063 Miles. You should expect a flight time of around 8 Hours 30 Minutes.
The exact cost of the flight we vary quite significantly base on the dates you travel, the time of day you will depart and how long in advance you pre book the flights. To obtain the best prices for Jomo Kenyatta International flights than book well in advance. We recommend our viewers to pay and reserve the seats in advance. This ensures you get the best seats on the plane at the cheapest prices.
When arriving at Jomo Kenyatta International don’t forget to set your watch to the local time!
If you plan on flying to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) you can pre-arrange your long or short term parking at London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
Organise and book your choice of transport to London Gatwick Airport (LGW):
Please see below the airlines that fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO) and the amount of daily flights in operation.

Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight | Flights |
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Kenya Airways | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 11:00 | 11:00 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Air Europa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 11:00 | 11:00 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Kenya Airways offer the highest number of flights for this route with departures times between 11:00 and 11:00.
If you wish to book your flight with Kenya Airways then we advise you book direct from their website at kenya-airways.com. The best discounts can only be obtained from their website.
The flight time for the selected route vary based on the month you will travel, but below we has summarised the most common times they will fly. We recommend you only take these times as guidance and check with appropriate airline for the exact times for the date you depart.

Day | Flight Times | Flights | ||||||
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Thursday | 11:00
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Saturday | 11:00
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Flights to Jomo Kenyatta International are also available from airports close to London Gatwick. Below we have provided a short list of routes which you could consider is you feel that are suitable.

Route | Stops | Distance | Flying Time |
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London Heathrow to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta | 0 | 8 Hours 32 Minutes |
Please remember to leave plenty of time to get though customers when you are departing form the airports. Flights regulations are getting very strict these days so getting through customs can take in excess of 1 hour in some cases.
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